11 Cocktails to Make By the Batch

For his riff on the classic Spanish wine-based drink, Jon Santer of Prizefighter in Emeryville, California, layers on more fruity flavors with French apéritif Lillet Rouge and the orange cognac-based liqueur Grand Marnier. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/red-sangria-recipe/">Red Sangria</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This lemonade gains herbaceous depth from lavender and thyme, while vodka delivers a good, clean punch. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Vodka-Lavender-Thyme-Lemonade/">Sparkling Lavender–Thyme Vodka Lemonade</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Whether it's juicing grilled limes into margaritas, charring tomatoes for bloody marys, or making this reimagined sangria with caramelized fruits, grilling your drinks will add smoky depth to every sip. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/grilled-sangria-recipe/">Grilled Sangria</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
A twist on the British classic, this summer cooler takes on spicy, herbal notes from Kaffir lime leaves, while strawberries lend sweet balance to the pleasingly bitter liqueur. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Strawberry-Pimms-Cup/">Strawberry Pimm's Cup</a> (Todd Coleman/)
This version of a Spanish sangria is ripe with summer fruit; its light, crisp flavors complement seafood and poultry. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Stone-Fruit-Rose-Sangria/">Stone Fruit Rosé Sangria</a> (Picasa/)
Choose a high-acid, no-oak sauvignon blanc or similar white for this sophisticated version of the party wine drink from bartender Jon Santer of Prizefighter in Emeryville, California. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/white-sangria-recipe/">White Sangria</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Crisp and bittersweet, this Colombian lager-based cocktail is the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon around the grill. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Refajo-Columbiana-Pitcher-Cocktail/">Refajo (Colombiana Pitcher Cocktail)</a> (Helen Rosner/)
Floral, tropical passion fruit juice pairs with white rum and cool mint in this vibrant drink based on a Costa Rican cocktail. Try it with highly spiced foods like Panamanian garlic chicken. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Green-Monster/">Green Monster</a> (Picasa/)
Canned frozen limeade intensifies the citrus flavor of this slushy Mexican-inspired libation, an easy drink for summer cookouts. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Frozen-Limeade-Margarita/">Frozen Limeade Margarita</a> (Picasa/)
Made with mezcal, grilled pineapple, jalapeño, and lime, this take on the classic margarita is smoky, sweet, and spicy, with an herbaceous kick from cilantro. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/Mezcal-Pineapple-Jalapeno-Margarita">Mezcal and Pineapple Margarita</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Sweet watermelon balances the heat of a Scotch bonnet chile pepper in this summery tequila-based drink. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Watermelon-Cooler/">Watermelon Cooler</a> (Picasa/)