By no means am I claiming to be an expert, but throwing and attending cocktail parties is one of my favorite things to do! I think it has a little to do with my love for hors d’oeuvres but it can also be easy to build a healthy meal with cocktail party fare, while enjoying delicious food and great company.
Choosing the Menu:
- Cheese Tray
- Vegetable of some kind
- Bread and Crackers for dips
- Protein or something substantial
- Healthy Fats like olives or curried pecans
Choosing your Cocktails:
- Red and White Wine
- Microbrews
- Signature Cocktail
Setting Everything Up:
- Fresh flowers are a must!
- Set aside a specific bar area: glasses, bottle openers, wine, pitcher of signature cocktail, ice, etc.
- Have 2 or 3 different food areas so the guests can mingle
- Area of plates, napkins and necessary utensils
Planning Ahead:
- Choose things that can be made ahead and don’t need to be served immediately as they will be sitting out for a few hours
- Make everything as much ahead as you can and give yourself an hour for last minute things that will come up (they always do)
- Make a great playlist
- Have your friends help!
Make sure to have fun! That is the whole point after-all, isn’t it?
What are your tips for throwing a great party?
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I love throwing cocktail parties! You’ve listed some great tips. I also love to have unscented candles lit around the room and try to make sure all the food is easy to eat and dont require utensils to eat
Those are great tips, thank you!
Emily http://www.anutritionisteats.com
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I love throwing cocktail parties! You’ve listed some great tips. I also love to have unscented candles lit around the room and try to make sure all the food is easy to eat and dont require utensils to eat
Those are great tips, thank you!
Emily http://www.anutritionisteats.com
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these are terrific! i would also add some candles to the list. or xmas lights
these are terrific! i would also add some candles to the list. or xmas lights
this post put a smile on my face. 1. because i love entertaining as well and 2. you’re thrown such great parties for me. you’re an expert in my book.
this post put a smile on my face. 1. because i love entertaining as well and 2. you’re thrown such great parties for me. you’re an expert in my book.
I love cocktail parties as well.
This sounds like a great way to celebrate an engagement after a trip to Napa
Yes it does!!!
I love cocktail parties as well.
This sounds like a great way to celebrate an engagement after a trip to Napa
Yes it does!!!
i too love a good cocktail parties. i think the name “cocktail party” even sounds classy!
i too love a good cocktail parties. i think the name “cocktail party” even sounds classy!
I know it sounds passe but I love deviled eggs. They’re such a classic! I saw this funny video about this guy who’s obsessed with them: http://www.itsasickness.com/lounge/seth-herzog-obsessed-deviled-eggs.
I know it sounds passe but I love deviled eggs. They’re such a classic! I saw this funny video about this guy who’s obsessed with them: http://www.itsasickness.com/lounge/seth-herzog-obsessed-deviled-eggs.
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