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Cocktails are the centerpiece of many celebrations. Throwing a cocktail party is an easy way to commemorate any occasion or milestone. Best of all, you never need an excuse to host a cocktail party. It's the perfect "just because" gathering to catch up with friends.

Whether you're a host looking to throw your first fun and easy cocktail party or a master mixologist in search of signature drinks, our experts have the perfect elixirs, cocktail party ideas, tips and cocktail recipes for all affairs!

The Basics for Stocking a Small Bar
An excerpt from Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison.If you have a bar in your home and entertain often, its a good idea to always keep your bar stocked with the basic necessities.  But what are the basic necessities? In addition to having your own favorites on hand, here is a list of the liquors, garnishes and mixers every at home bar should never be without.


 
Girls Night In: Book Club Cocktails
Book clubs have become wildly popular in the last few years, and while discussing great literature is always stimulating, for some of us, it's also a great excuse to get together with friends, talk shop, and unwind. Speaking of unwinding, being the c...

 
Create Your Own Signature Cocktail Recipe
Have you ever wanted to throw a party and serve your own signature drink? Or, have you ever had a hankering to just create - and drink - one for yourself?

You've come to the right place.

It's very simple to develop a signature cocktail, either for a party, or just for a relaxing night in front of the fire.


 
Serving Up a Fully Loaded Coffee Party
What better way to shake off the Back-to-Work or School Blues than with a fully-loaded drinks-n-desserts coffee party as an alternative to the cocktail party? From my favorite products to delicious drink and dessert recipes, I will show you how to se...

 
After Party Cocktails & Nightcaps
Just because the party is wrapping up and the night is winding down doesn't mean the celebration has to come to an immediate end. The next time you're out and feel the momentum starting to fade, why not invite one or two of your closest friends back...

 
After Dinner Dessert Cocktails
Dessert Cocktails are hot and unique. They are the perfect treat for after dinner and a great opening act for your dessert. Wow your guests by offering them a yummy and sweet interlude in the evening. Dessert cocktails are fancy, hip, and an all-around delicious drink for any event.


 
The Most Common Mixed Drink Recipes
Mixologists (a.k.a. your friendly neighborhood bartenders) can whip up hundreds of cocktail recipes, but the truth is, most people order the same drinks over and over again.

The always fashionable Martini and trendy Cosmopolitan top the list of America's most common drink recipes, along with a few others. Read on for great recipes and the history of these classic cocktails.


 
Absinthe Tasting Party
From Vincent van Gogh to Oscar Wilde and Pablo Picasso, the known imbibers of the Green Fairy are nearly notorious as the drink itself. But the seductive sip is far from a Bohemian relic. In fact absinthe's legendary lure continues to pique the interest of

many. Does it drive one to madness? Does it serve as a gateway to boundless

creativity? In honor of St. Patty's day, why not go green! Whether you're thirsty for answers or an out-of-the-box experience, here's how to

get lucid.


 
Vodka Drinks You've Never Heard Of
Everyone has heard of the Vodka Martini, the Cosmopolitan, and the Vodka Soda. Mix things up at your party by serving some of the more obscure - but equally delicious - vodka cocktails that exist. If you don't know where to start, try some of our highly rated favorites below. From the Manilla Gorilla to the Cocopolitan, these unique vodka concoctions will tickle your tastebuds!More Cocktail Ideas: Signature CocktailsBar Essentials Part 1Bar Essentials Part 2


 
Signature Cocktails
Take the time to prepare a signature cocktail for your next cocktail party. What kind of cocktail, you ask? The kind which will set the theme and mood for your event letting your guests know that you gave them some serious thought prior to having the...

 
Beer Tasting Party: Domestic Beers
Pour yourself a cold one and enjoy a handcrafted American brew by hosting a Beer Tasting. A beverage for all seasons, from the Super Bowl in wintertime to a summer get-together, this party offers 2 different ways to taste and compare beer that has be...

 
Beer Tasting Party: Imported Beers
What could be better than a frosty stein filled with imported beer at a get-together with great friends? For a cool cocktail party, host an Imported Beer Tasting Party and introduce guests to German lagers, ales from Belgium, or a Czech Pilsner. Tast...

 
Top 5 Cosmo Cocktail Recipes
Ah, the Cosmo. Loved by women everywhere, this snappy little cocktail dashed its way up the drink ladder after becoming the unofficial cocktail of the Sex & the City ladies. But there's more than one way to make a delicious Cosmo cocktail. Whether ju...

 
Bourbon Tasting Party
Bourbon is the true American spirit. Legend has it that George Washington used to distill bourbon at Mount Vernon, Abraham Lincoln's dad worked in a bourbon distillery and, on top of it all, Lincoln's Chief General Ulysses S. Grant was infamous for d...

 
Cocktail Party Theme: Zen Cocktail Party
Creating a concept party can be challenging, but it can also be fun. The Zen Cocktail Party is, by far, one of the most exciting to pursue. It works well as a cocktail party as well as a dinner party.

Zen is the ...

 
 
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