Wine: You can ask guests to bring wine if it’s a casual affair, but it’s also nice to have some on hand. Include a mixture of reds, whites, and rosés, and maybe some sparkling wine too.
Beer: If you know your guests are beer drinkers, you can either purchase a small keg or a couple of cases of your favorite brews. It’s also nice to have a variety: try a mix of IPAs, lagers, and stouts.
Sparkling Peach Sangria: Combine 1 bottle of Moscato with 5 sliced peaches and 6 sprigs of fresh thyme. Let sit for 4 hours. When ready to serve, add 1 bottle of Prosecco.
Fruit Pops + Champagne: Choose your favorite flavors of fruit pops, place each frozen fruit pop in a wine glass, and top with sparkling wine or rosé for a sweet, fizzy drink.
Margaritas: Combine 2 cups tequila, 1 cup orange liqueur, ¾ cup fresh lime juice, and ¾ cup simple syrup in a large pitcher. Rim glasses with salt, add ice, pour the mixture in, and garnish with fresh lime wedges.
Shirley Temple: This drink is refreshing and sweet for guests not drinking alcohol. Pour ginger ale or lemon-lime soda over ice, add a splash of grenadine, and top with a maraschino cherry. For a refreshing twist, use fresh pomegranate juice instead of grenadine.
Lemonade: Especially for parties thrown in the hotter months, lemonade makes a great non-alcoholic and kid-friendly option.