This book contains more than fifty lively pitcher-drink recipes, including suggestions for alcohol-free variations, that suit a medley of occasions and moods. Presented with everything from classics like Sangria and the Manhattan to newer drinks like the Mudslide to international favorites such as Brazil's Caipirinha and Cuba's Mojito and recent concoctions like Who Let the Dogs Out and Blue Velvet, the reader is sure to find inspiration for the ideal offering. Also included are loads of tips on techniques, ingredients, and equipment.

Pitcher Perfect provides expert, thoroughly tested recipes for sassy libations that make this book the perfect guide for twenty-first-century entertaining.

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This book includes these and 150 more cool cocktails for a crowd—everything from classics like Sangría, Martinis, and Manhattans, to newer favorites like Kamikazes and Mudslides, to international raves such as Brazil’s Caipirinha and Cuba’s Mojito, not to mention liquor-free variations. Plus, there’s information on mixing techniques, ingredients, equipment, and glassware, hangover helpers, tips on party food for non-cooks, and a user-friendly index that lists recipes by ingredients.

Serving pitcher drinks is an ingeniously effortless way to entertain and still have fun at your own party. It’s an idea whose time has come—in fact, it’s long overdue. No doubt about it, a premixed pitcher of drinks is a huge asset to any gathering. Making individual cocktails not only takes time, but removes you from the action. So mix up a batch of pitcher drinks and join in the party. They’re stylish, fun, and easy, and they definitely take the angst out of entertaining!