Gin Fizz - For a Crowd

For our annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, my friend Gretchen over at Gretchen Wakeman Photography, brought this gorgeous dispenser filled with Gin Fizz.  She has delivered on a signature cocktail in the past too - bringing Mojitos last year and Citrus Sangria the year before.  If you haven't seen the post about this year's Easter Brunch, you can see the photos and read about it here.

I wanted to share this recipe with you - if you are hosting a big event, it is always nice to have something like this for your guests. It's easy for them to serve themselves and you aren't making individual drinks as they need more.  Gretchen was first served this drink by Angela over at Popsiculture and remembered how much she liked it.  Thanks Angela for sharing your recipe!  (P.S. stay tuned for a future guest post from Popsiculture!)

Gin Fizz
Amount shown in dispenser is what this recipe delivers :)

2 (2-liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
2 (12-ounce) cans frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 1/2 cups gin
Ice

Combine all ingredients and serve.

Citrus Sangria

This is a total copy\paste post, but I couldn't resist.   This sangria was sucked down so fast at our Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt this year I had to share the recipe.  A good friend offered the beautiful drink dispenser for the party then sweetened the deal by suggesting she fill it with sangria!

This is very easy and made for a refreshing addition to our beverage options.  Thanks to Your Southern Peach for the recipe!

Citrus Sangria
Recipe Courtesy Of  Your Southern Peach

2 cups Riesling wine
2 cups grapefruit juice
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups champagne

Fresh citrus slices such as lemons, oranges, grapefruit, clementine

Fresh mint for garnish

Mix Riesling wine, grapefruit juice, orange liquor and citrus slices.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

When you are ready to serve, add champagne and stir.  Pour into a glass and garnish with citrus slices and a sprig of mint.

Orange Julius Cocktail

During our Easter Brunch over the weekend, my good friend and neighbor offered to make Orange Julius Cocktails for interested guests - man was this a hit! 

After texting her mother who was at her house while her little one napped, a bottle of Pinnacle Whipped Cream Vodka was quickly passed over the fence (we have "fencelined" many things over the years!) and the cocktails began flowing. 

This is super easy and quite refreshing.  It became a great transition from mimosas to an afternoon cocktail for our guests! 

Orange Julius Cocktail
Serves 1

1/3 part Pinnacle Whipped Cream Vodka
1/3 part orange juice
1/3 part Sprite (or diet Sprite)

Fill a rocks glass with ice, add ingredients, stir, and enjoy!