Post #381733 by OceaOtica on Wed, May 21, 2008 8:37 PM

also wanted to add, as well as juice souring out and becoming bitter if stored with alcohol in a premade batch, herbs such as mint and jasmine become too strong and bitter, and heavy syrups, honey, butter and the like will often separate out.
I learned the hard way years ago having made up some large batches too early that became bitter and harsh by the time they were served. At that same party i had infused waters for non drinkers and drinkers alike. Left too long the cucumber lime and mint orange waters also became very bitter.
Also, I have tried many different containers for large batches, including water containers with pour spouts available from target. Be careful, smell the plastic container. It if is new, and still smells like a chemical plant after you wash it, be wary. I have had a new plastic container impart a plastic-ee taste to a cocktail that was stored in the fridge before. Never had it with a large plastic cooler,though.