Has the thought of hosting a bunch of people tomorrow put you in a tizzy? Or, are you freaking out about attending your significant other’s really big family gathering? Start prepping these beautiful cocktails tonight and share them tomorrow (or save all 12 servings for yourself). Either way, you’ll be the hit at any party.
Day Boating
Courtesy of Cielo’s Cory Cuff 12 4-oz. Servings
16 oz. pisco
1 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
8 oz. Velvet Falernum (optional)
8 oz. pineapple juice
8 oz. cranberry juice
8 oz. orange juice
1 DAY AHEAD
• In a bottle or pitcher, combine the pisco with the star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves. Cap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
DAY OF
• Remove the spices from the mixture. Pour the pisco into a 48-ounce pitcher.
• Add the Velvet Falernum, if using, and all of the juices. Stir well to combine.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• For each serving, pour 4 ounces of the cocktail into a highball filled with ice.
This article appears in November 2012.