While it may seem like serving multiple courses is a lot of work, nearly everything is handled once the guests step through the door. Even the welcome cocktails are batched beforehand. “The best part about pre-batching a cocktail is the consistent result,” she says. “When I’m hosting, it’s a bit hard to nail each individual cocktail. It also can allow a fun element for the guests to add fun garnishes I like to put out at the drink station.” Her new favorite batch cocktail? A roasted cherry gin fizz made with Sparkling Ice Cherry Limeade — a flavored sparkling water packed with the flavor of sweet cherries and tart lime, vitamins and antioxidants, and zero sugar. In it, she mixes gin with roasted cherries, lime juice, and Sparkling Ice for a flavor-packed, bright and bubbly drink. “The roasted cherries bring a rich, sweet caramelized flavor while the lime contributes a tangy element, and the Sparkling Ice Cherry Limeade adds a bubbly and refreshing quality, making the drink lively and vibrant.”