Cocktail Party Tips

Chef Stephanie Izard at the Food & Wine Charleston Classic
How Stephanie Izard Puts Together a Cocktail Party in Just One Hour

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Pork Belly, Shrimp and Pickled Tomato Pintxos Recipe
34 Fun Handheld Appetizers for a Successful Plate-Free Party
A relish tray
Your Party Needs a Relish Tray — the Nostalgic, Midwestern Appetizer Spread
Charcuterie board with fresh ingredients, two wine glasses, peaches, and olives on an outdoor table, picnic setup in the background.
How to Host an Italian Aperitivo Hour
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18 Jazz Age Recipes for a Great Gatsby Party
Fancy Jello Shots
Brace Yourself for the Fancy Jell-O Shot Revolution
How to Pair "Snackies" and Cocktails
15-Minute Snack and Cocktail Pairings for When You Forget Guests Are Coming Over
French Snack Dinner
How to Host the Ultimate French Aperitif Party
Rosemary-Cranberry Margarita
Make Big-Batch Drinks in Advance for the Easiest Holiday Cocktail Hour
Whiskey Tasting
Everything You Need to Host Your Own Scotch Tasting Party
Peperonata Agrodolce and Whipped Feta Toasts
23 Easy Bruschetta and Crostini Recipes for Party-Ready Appetizers
Meatballs served with skewered pineapple and red onion on a plate
21 Fast Hors d’Oeuvres for Impressing Guests in 45 Minutes or Less
Toasted St. Louis Ravioli with Marinara and Crispy Herbs
19 Salty and Savory Bar Snacks for Your Best Happy Hour Yet
Tomato Bruschetta
36 Summer Hors d’Oeuvres for a Sizzling-Hot Party
Asparagus Involtini
16 Party-Perfect Italian Appetizers, From Cheesy Arancini to Fritto Misto
Mediterranean-Inspired 7-Layer Dip
Mediterranean-Inspired 7-Layer Dip
40 mins
Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a Blanket
1 hr
Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Goddess Dip
26 Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer Recipes That Are Crispy, Cheesy, and Hard to Resist
French Onion White Bean Dip
20 Hot Dips to Get Your Party Started
Cheese Straws
Cheese Straws
1 hr 25 mins
Pastry appetizers with a dipping sauce and beverages on a wooden tray
8 Ways to Upgrade Store-Bought Appetizers, According to Professional Chefs
Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized Onion Dip
1 hr
Caviar and hash browns
25 Celebratory Christmas Appetizers to Wow a Crowd
Charcuterie board with foods from Italy
How to Build a Charcuterie Board That Wows Every Time
Jessica B. Harris on the porch at her home in Oak Bluffs
Rosemary Is for Remembrance
Tray with glasses of non-alcoholic drinks garnished with lime and mint, surrounded by drinkware and bar tools.
6 Ways to Throw a Buzzy Zero-Proof Party
Various book covers about cocktail etiquette and vintage illustrations of drinks.
Nearly A Century of Cocktail Party Etiquette, According to Vintage and Modern Cocktail Books
Fig-et About It
10 Après-Ski Cocktails That Bring all the Vibes Without the Lift Lines
Various cocktails, a cocktail shaker, and black olives on a golden tray and marble surface.
Expert Tips to Make Your Holiday Cocktail Party Unforgettable
Multiple hands holding beverages around a bright pink ellipse.
How to Calculate the Amount of Alcohol Needed for a Party
Cacio e Pepe Potato Croquettes
25 Easy-to-Share Recipes for an Unforgettable Friendsgiving
Saba-and-Dijon-Glazed Easter Ham
This Southern Entertaining Tradition Will Make Your Next Party a Hit
Best Potato Latkes
Pair Crispy Potato Latkes With Big-Batch Martinis at a Latke Cocktail Party
Upgrade Your Storebought Apps
Upgrade Store-Bought Hors D’oeuvres Like a Pro
Matcha Highball
How to Make Fancy Versions of the Martini, Negroni, Margarita, and Other Classic Cocktails
Spicy Cocktail Shortbreads
Spicy Cocktail Shortbreads
2 hrs
Chorizo-Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon.
Chorizo-Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon
20 mins
Hogs in a blanket
Hogs in a Blanket
50 mins
Salty Black-and-White Sesame Cocktail Cookies
Salty Black-and-White Sesame Cocktail Cookies
2 hrs
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pickles and Gin-Spiked Sour Cream
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pickles and Gin-Spiked Sour Cream
3 hrs 55 mins
Shakshuka Deviled Eggs
Shakshuka Deviled Eggs
35 mins
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Gin-Spiked Sour Cream
23 Festive Finger Food Recipes for Your Next Party
Caviar-Topped Deviled Eggs
Caviar-Topped Deviled Eggs
45 mins
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Fresh Tomato Cocktail Sauce
How to Serve Showstopping Hors d'Oeuvres, According to Daniel Boulud
Roasted Fingerling Potato and Pressed Caviar Canapes
Roasted Fingerling Potato and Pressed Caviar Canapés
35 mins
Creamy Crab Canapes with Lemon and Caviar
Creamy Crab Canapés with Lemon and Caviar
30 mins
PB&J Canapés
PB&J Canapés
25 mins
Shochu Punch
Shochu Punch
1 day 55 mins
Cheddar Cheese Coins
Cheddar Cheese Coins
Guava Goddess
Guava Goddess
10 mins
Mangonada
Mangonada
15 mins
Non-alcoholic ingredients at The Nicolett's bar
How to Nail the Nonalcoholic Happy Hour At Home
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5 Passed Hors-d'Oeuvres Ideas for Your Next Dinner Party
Smoked Salmon and Caviar Gougeres
Gougères with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Prosciutto
55 mins
Fried Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce
Fried Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce
3 hrs 30 mins
Negroni Sbagliato
Negroni Sbagliato
2 mins
Royal Paloma
Royal Paloma
5 mins
Rebujito
Rebujito
Frozmopolitan
Frozmopolitan
35 mins
Cosmo Nouveau
Cosmo Nouveau
5 mins
Negroni
Negroni
5 mins
Pintxos Matrimonio
25 Spanish Tapas Recipes Made for Sharing
Ti' Punch
Ti' Punch
5 mins
Dirty Shirley
Dirty Shirley
5 mins
New York Sour
New York Sour
5 mins
Radish Toasts with Miso Butter and Caviar
21 Indulgent Caviar Recipes Worth the Splurge, From Carbonara to Deviled Eggs
Bacon Candy
Bacon Candy
25 mins
Bacon-wrapped dates
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
1 hr 15 mins