Dec 12, 2022 · Some tried-and-true cocktail party foods such as crostini and crudités or cut veggies and crackers with a homemade dip like cauliflower hummus are perfect.

Oct 13, 2023 · In my book For the Table, I write about how to host a memorable dinner party, both from the host’s perspective as well as the guests’. But I’ve hosted my fair share of cocktail parties, too,...

Planning is the difference between a good cocktail party and a great cocktail party. Start your planning early so you have plenty of time to organize everything. Pick a theme, and make sure your guests know in advance. If hosting at home, restock your home bar, get plenty of fresh ice, and plan your drinks menu early.

It is sometimes called a cocktail reception. A cocktail party organized for purposes of social or business networking is called a mixer. Some events, such as wedding receptions, are preceded by a cocktail hour. During the cocktail hour, guests socialize while drinking and eating appetizers.

Here's a toast to the easiest cocktail party you've ever hosted! Find tips on party-planning tips, bartending secrets, boozy recipes, bar essentials and more.

In this post, we explore planning tips, style advice, design options, and other cocktail party ideas that both event planners and hosts will find helpful. We discuss clever layout ideas, menu options, cocktail recipes, and much more.