Celebrate The Weekend With These 5 Large-Format Cocktails!

When you think of the perfect weekend after a long work week, do you picture getting together with your friends, eating great food, and enjoying a cocktail (or two)? So do we!

Below are 5 fabulous large-format cocktails and their recipes that are served at some of New York City’s most popular off-the-clock hangout spots!

For Brunch: Aperol Spritz and Mimosa pitchers are always served bubbly and bright at Virginia’s, known for its classic American fare & knockout burger.

Liqueur, Vermouth

Virginia’s Peach Spritz

by Virginia’s

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. Aperol
• .5 oz. Giffard Peach Liqueur
• Prosecco, to top
• 1 oz. Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda

Preparation

Vermouth

Virginia’s Mimosa

by Virginia’s

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Orange Juice
• Prosecco, to top

Preparation

For The Pre-Game: The perfect sneaky drink to jumpstart a long night is Foxtail’s Dapper Fox. Served in a punch bowl with individual teacups, the whole group can enjoy a sip that hits every mark of bubbly, fruity, and just a little nutty!

Liqueur, Sparkling Wine, Whiskey

Dapper Fox

by Foxtail NYC

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon
• Champagne, to top
• .5 tsp Giffard Vanilla Liqueur
• 1 dash Walnut Bitters
• .5 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Strawberry Syrup

Preparation

1. Add all ingredients to a small mixing tin sans sparkling.
2. Add ice and shake vigorously.
3. Double strain into small tin, and add sparkling.
4. Pour into coupe glass and garnish with a strawberry heart skewer.

For The Best Night Out: Built by a couple of friends who wanted to hang out with a couple more friends, Ray’s Hometown Bar keeps the gang together with their cocktail pitchers. Fun fact: you can order almost any Ray’s-themed cocktails in a pitchers for a fun night!

Tequila

MargaRayta Pitcher

by Ray’s Hometown Bar

Ingredients

• 16 oz. Tequila
• 8 oz. Lime
• 4 oz. Agave
• 6 Lime Wheels

Preparation

1. In a 60 oz. pitcher, fill 3/4 of the way with ice.
2. Add all ingredients and give it a couple stirs.
3. Serve with glasses and a side of lime wedges.