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What drinks do I need for a cocktail party?
Unless you’re P. Diddy, the only booze you need for a kick-ass party is vodka, rum, whiskey, wine, and beer. For mixers, make sure to have cranberry juice, club soda, Coke, tonic water, and lots of lemons. Fill pitchers with two premade concoctions like a rum punch or a signature cocktail.
How do you make a cocktail party at home?
9 Tips for an Easy & Elegant Cocktail Party
- 1 – Send a pretty invite.
- 2 – Consider a Thursday.
- 3 – Don’t forget a cheese board.
- 5 – Keep it simple.
- 6 – Consider food placement.
- 7 – Use fancy cocktail napkins.
- 8 – Have a signature cocktail.
- 9 – Make a killer playlist.
How much food do I need for a cocktail party?
Cocktail Party – 8 to 12 appetizers per person. Guests will generally eat about 5 appetizers each during the first hour and will eat about 3 appetizers each for each subsequent hour. Caterer’s Formula – A fairly standard formula is used among caterers to figure out how many appetizers are needed from each recipe.
What is a cocktail food menu?
What is cocktail food? Cocktail food is essentially small portions of food that can be eaten without cutlery, and due to this is it is often referred to as ‘finger food’.
What food is served at a cocktail party?
The Best Cocktail Party Appetizers
- Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip.
- Bacon and Date Appetizer.
- Bacon Jalapeno Popper Puffs.
- Chef John’s Crab Rangoon.
- Blue Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms.
- Coconut Shrimp I.
- Breaded Toasted Ravioli.
- Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies.
What are the five classic cocktails?
Manhattan, Negroni, Sazerac, Vodka Martini, Old Fashioned — classic cocktails have been around for ages and should be your go-to when making a drink at home.
How many appetizers do I need for a cocktail party?
What are cocktail snacks called?
Hors d’oeuvres
Hors d’oeuvres are small items served before dinner, often accompanied by cocktails. They’re most commonly found at cocktail parties or during the cocktail hour of a reception or gala.