The Ultimate Labor Day Party Hack

Not quite ready to let go of summer? Same. Keep things going with these three cocktails that will bring the taste of summer back. September who?

All three cocktails are all easy to make in batches, so they’re perfect for gathering friends who are also in denial that fall is here. These drinks are so refreshing, you may just convince your friends – and yourself – that it’s still summer. The best part? All of the liquor and mixers are available in bulk at Boxed, so you can get everything you need to keep summer going delivered to your door in two business days or less. Avoid long lines at the liquor store and grocery store when you stock up at Boxed, your one-stop shop for stocking up on liquor, food, mixers, and supplies in bulk. With free delivery* and no membership fees, you can spend less time shopping and more time soaking up every last minute of warmth before winter.

As if you need another reason to explore Boxed, here’s $10 off your any order when you buy liquor** and spend over $75 with code LABORYAY. Hurry! This code expires September 10 at 11:59 PM.

Ready to sip away the September scaries? Here are our three favorite party cocktails to toast endless summer. 

Sparkling Whiskey Lemonade

As light and refreshing as a summer day, this easy whiskey lemonade recipe will bring back those last, long days of summer before September carries you away. Mixing a bit of tangy, sweet, and sparkle, it’s a crowd pleaser for both whiskey lovers and those who are curious to try whiskey, but not sure where to start.

Ingredients:

• 5.2 oz. Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey
• 16 oz. Country Time Lemonade mix
• Dash of Prince & Spring Honey to taste
• Dash of Polar Seltzer
• Optional garnish: Fresh mint or basil

Directions:

Make lemonade as directed. Stir Bulleit and lemonade together. Add in honey and club soda to taste. Serve on the rocks. Delicious when garnished with fresh mint or basil. Serves 4.

The Perfect Paloma

Love margaritas but looking to mix things up? Sip pretty in pink with a paloma, a combination of tequila, grapefruit juice, agave nectar, and seltzer with an optional salt rim. Just combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour. You’ll look sophisticated AND have your thirst quenched. Sip. Smug. Repeat.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Don Julio Silver Tequila
• ¾ cup Tropicana Grapefruit Juice
• 2 tablespoons Wholesome! Organic Blue Agave
• ¾ cup Citrus LaCroix Seltzer
• Optional garnish: Sea Salt for rim

Directions:

Mix together the tequila, grapefruit juice, agave nectar, and seltzer. Separately, dampen the rim of 4 glasses and dip the rims in salt. Add ice to salt-rimmed glasses and pour tequila mixture over ice. Serves 4.

Nothing says summer like sweet tea and lemonade. Add vodka and your daytime favorites are ready to shine at your next dinner party.

Sweet Tea & Vodka Lemonade

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Ketel One
• 2 large tea bags (like Lipton Black Tea)
• 4 cups Country Time Lemonade
• Half cup boiling water
• Optional garnish: lemon slices and mint

Directions:

Place the tea bags in a medium bowl and pour ½ cup boiling water over them. Steep for 4 minutes and discard tea bags. Pour lemonade and vodka into bowl, cover, and chill overnight. Serve over ice garnished with mint and lemon slices. Serves 4.

If you like to snack while you sip, we recommend satisfyingly salty snacks like Frito Lay Party Mix. Don’t forget the red party cups for easy cleanup!

Here’s to stocking up and saving time and money with Boxed. Your $10 off your first order is waiting. Just pick out your favorite liquor on Boxed, spend over $75, and check out with code LABORYAY. Because summer doesn't have to end after Labor Day.

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