Post #611799 by Swanky on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 9:14 AM

If it is warm enough there in Tampa, a pitcher of Derby Daiquiris is good. Everyone likes it, easy to make in bulk and it is not a drink that will get people toasted like so many we make.

My newest favorite that is simple, except you need to get a good supply of St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, is the Jasper's Jamaican. Girls like it and I and my guy friends like it. As an added bonus for this time of year, I put Pumpkin Spice on top instead of just nutmeg. Make it with half the lime however. And since it is a cocktail served up, you can mix a batch and just pour it in the shaker with cubed ice in batches and look like you are doing something. Just watch it as it is preety strong because it goes down so easy.

My main secret for serving these drinks to groups is to have lots of crushed ice on hand and pour only 1/4 to 1/2 drinks and use the crushed ice to fill the glass. Keeps people from getting toasted and lets more people sample a drink you make on the spot. Make a double and you can serve 4-6 that way.

Pain Killers don't go big well because it is a blender drink. You end up making them maybe 2 at a time.

I second the Scorpion Bowl, even if you just serve it in glasses. Almost everyone likes it. Most bowl drinks are aimed at a wide audience and tend to be good for groups.

That gives you a mix of styles and complexity. Pull out the Navy Grog or Zombie Punch to mix yourself and give to several as a samper, not the full drink.