Labor Day Cocktails


Labor Day is right around the corner and I know we’ve all got a lot of BBQ recipes on the agenda! We’ve got the food nailed down thanks to this Labor Day menu from earlier this week and now let’s talk Labor Day Cocktails!

Here’s the thing with Labor Day – it marks the end of summer and everyone just wanted to relax and enjoy. No one wants to be slaving away in the kitchen or making drinks the entire time.

Below you’ll find a bunch of cocktail recipes that can easily be made ahead of time in big batches and stores at room temp in a pitcher. So that way, when you serve them, people can grab some ice, pour the cocktail on top, add a splash of club soda or sparkling water if they want and carry on with the party! Or just 1/2 the recipe and make a few drinks for yourself

Watermelon Tequila Punch

Watermelon Tequila Punch from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Watermelon Tequila Punch from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Blueberry Mint Bourbon Lemonade 

Blueberry Bourbon Mint Lemonade from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Blueberry Bourbon Mint Lemonade from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Sparkling Citrus Sangria

Sparkling Citrus Pineapple Sangria from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Sparkling Citrus Pineapple Sangria from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Strawberry Jalapeno Margaritas

Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Aperol Spritz

Classic Aperol Spritz from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Classic Aperol Spritz from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Pimm’s Cup

Pimm's Cup from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Pimm's Cup from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Skinny Margaritas

Spiked Pink Lemonade

Spiked Pink Lemonade from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Spiked Pink Lemonade from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Coconut Mojitos

Strawberry and Peach Rosé Sangria

Blackberry Pineapple Smash

Blackberry Pineapple Smash from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Blackberry Pineapple Smash from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Strawberry Thyme Lillet Spritz

Strawberry Thyme Lillet Spritzers from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Strawberry Thyme Lillet Spritzers from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria

Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

If you’re going with a brunch party – this Bloody Mary is a meal in a glass!

Bloody Maria from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Bloody Maria from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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