I'm going to a BYOB cookout and want to bring something fun to share...any suggestions?

Question

It's a work cookout, probably about 15-20 people. Definetly need alcohol! :)

Answer 1

I'd say sangria. It's great for the outdoors, but not so alcoholic people will get stupid. Perfect for a professional party.

Answer 2

You can't go wrong with a simple sangria. It's fun and festive and delicious!

The name is derived from sangre, Spanish for "blood," and this ruby-red concoction is truly the essence of any proper fiesta. Stud your pitcher with whatever fruits look good at the market, making sure to load up on sangria's signature citrus. We love merlot or Shiraz, but you can create a lighter punch with a crisp white or rosé. No need to spend a bundle -- an inexpensive bottle will do the trick. Salud!

This recipe serves 12 people, so you might want to double it for 20.

Ingredients
1 bottle (1.5 liter) red wine
1 1⁄2 cups fresh orange juice
1⁄3 cup brandy
1⁄3 cup sugar
2 nectarines, pitted and cut into wedges
1 orange, cut in half then sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 Kirby (pickling) cucumber, sliced
3 cups seltzer or club soda, chilled
Ice cubes

Directions
1. In 3- to 4-quart pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.

2. Stir in fruit and cucumber. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

3. To serve, stir seltzer into pitcher. Fill glasses with ice and pour sangria.

This recipe was triple-tested in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchens.

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Answer 3

Sangria would be perfect for a cookout. It will be tasty and doesn't seem to obnoxious for a work party. Jello shots and shooters are fun but I probably wouldn't bring them for coworkers...

Answer 4

How about making Bellini's....buy a cheap but decent champagne like Korbel and make a nice Bellini topping like Mango's mixed with a bit of lime and some mint...blender the mango's,etc beforehand and keep very cold; when you arrive, fill 1/3 class with champagne, 1/3 with Bellini....yummy...you could make a few mixes...strawberries, melon.

Answer 5

make jello shots or a pitcher of red-headed sluts. Jello shots are fun and easy (just replace half of the water with vodka or rum). Red-headed sluts are good and easy to make too. Just mix jagermeister, peach schnapps and cranberry juice. Serve chilled.

Answer 6

I make these shots using one third vodka and two thirds melon liquer they are so tropical and summery tasting everyone loves them. Or you could inject a watermelon with vodka and bring that.

Answer 7

Tequila can be taken in shots.Or a Schnapps that you like.

Answer 8

a bottle of butter scotch ripple,
great as a shooter.....

Answer 9

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