Memorial Day Weekend is here, which means it’s unofficially summer. What better way to celebrate the season than with a laid back BBQ and icy cold drinks with friends. Instead of wasting precious time shaking up individual cocktails at your own party, take advantage of those handy pitchers or drink dispensers (you know you want an excuse to buy one) and let your guests serve themselves.

Pitchers aren’t just for lemonade and beer anymore; they’re a convenient way to whip up and serve batches of adult drinks so both you and your friends can easily sip in style. Click through the five recipes that follow and make a splash at your next summertime soiree. 

Photo via Flickr user Chris Goldberg