11 Best Pitcher Drinks for Memorial Day

From sangria studded with grilled-fruit to refreshing cucumber margaritas, here are 11 terrific pitcher drinks to make this Memorial Day.

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Ginger Shandies

Tina Rupp

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This fantastic party drink combines Hoegaarden and ginger beer with fresh lemon slices.

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Citrus, Brandy and Pineapple Punch

CON POULOS

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This easy brandy drink is flavored with nutmeg.

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Georgia on My Mind

CHRISTINA HOLMES

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Use apricot ale as a mixer for this terrific, fruity drink.

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Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño

LUIS GARCIA

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This refreshing sake-based punch features an easy jalapeño syrup.

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Cajun Lemonade

WENDELL T. WEBBER

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A splash of Tabasco and a generous dose of rum or vodka spices up this take on the traditional Pimm's Cup.

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Cucumber Margarita

CON POULOS

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Upgrade the classic margarita with cucumber-infused tequila.

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Thai-Basil Sangria

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This stripped-down version of sangria gets its rich golden hue—and zingy flavors—from white wine, fresh-squeezed orange juice and a kick of brandy.

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Red Sangria

LUCAS ALLEN

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This is the easiest red sangria you can make because it contains just five ingredients and comes together right in the pitcher.

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California Caipirinha

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Duggan McDonnell riffs on the caipirinha by embellishing the classic combination of Cachaça, sugar and lime with Essensia Orange Muscat from Quady Winery in Madera, California.

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Sparkling Yuzu Gimlets

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Top Chef winner Mei Lin makes her Asian-style gimlet in a large pitcher for easy entertaining.

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Rum Punch

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This recipe is easy to multiply for crowds. To ensure that a large batch stays chilled without becoming watery, serve it in a punch bowl set in a larger bowl of crushed ice.

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11 Best Pitcher Drinks for Memorial Day

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Ginger Shandies

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Citrus, Brandy and Pineapple Punch

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Georgia on My Mind

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Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño

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Cajun Lemonade

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Cucumber Margarita

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Thai-Basil Sangria

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Red Sangria

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California Caipirinha

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Sparkling Yuzu Gimlets

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Rum Punch

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11 Best Pitcher Drinks for Memorial Day

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Ginger Shandies

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Citrus, Brandy and Pineapple Punch

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Georgia on My Mind

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Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño

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Cajun Lemonade

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Cucumber Margarita

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Thai-Basil Sangria

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Red Sangria

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California Caipirinha

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Sparkling Yuzu Gimlets

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Rum Punch

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