cocktail party recipes

  1. Drink Recipes

    3 Boozy Mother's Day shakes

    By Claire Gallam on May 3, 2013
    Mom works hard. Why not reward her with a unique and decadent cocktail this Mother's Day? These rich, creamy, indulgent shakes taste...
  2. Entertaining Menus & Recipes

    5 Creative cocktail party appetizers

    By Sarah Crowder on May 1, 2013
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    Make your next cocktail party extraordinary with these creative appetizers.
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    A boozy Cinco de Mayo menu

    By Claire Gallam on Apr 22, 2013
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    Thinking about hosting your very own Cinco de Mayo fiesta this year? Well, we've created the perfect menu for you! Not only do these...
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    Bite-size spinach dip cups

    By Cassie Laemmli on Feb 27, 2013
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    Who can resist bite-size appetizers? These lightened-up spinach dip cups are a fun way to serve a classic party food.
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    Cheesy ranch and red bell pepper dip

    By Cassie Laemmli on Feb 18, 2013
    This cheesy red bell pepper party dip comes together in minutes and is the perfect addition to a vegetable platter.
  6. Entertaining Menus & Recipes

    3 Bite-size New Year’s Eve appetizer recipes

    By Karen Miner on Dec 27, 2012
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    Say hello to 2013 while eating delicious party food. These unique appetizers are just what your New Year’s Eve party needs.
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    3 Savory holiday appetizer recipes

    By Karen Miner on Dec 13, 2012
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    If you're tired of the standard holiday appetizers like veggies and dip or meat and cheese, add a little pizzazz to your spread with...
  8. Wine & Cocktail Recipes

    3 Holiday wine cocktail recipes

    By Karen Miner on Dec 11, 2012
    It’s time to raise a glass to the holidays! Whether you’re a Champagne lover, prefer white wine or only drink reds, we’ve got you...
  9. Wine & Cocktail Recipes

    12 Days of Christmas cocktails 2012

    By Carolyn Stalnaker on Dec 7, 2012
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    The days leading up to Christmas are exciting, but they're stressful too! Between planning and attending holiday parties, buying and...
  10. Wine & Cocktail Recipes

    DIY pumpkin keg and harvest sangria recipe

    By Karen Miner on Oct 5, 2012
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    Who says carving pumpkins is just for kids? Skip the Jack-o'-lanterns and make a DIY pumpkin keg instead!
  11. Wine & Cocktail Recipes

    6 Cocktails for the fashionista

    By Chriselle Asuma-Irion on Sep 10, 2012
    Low calorie and tasty, these Fashion Week-inspired drinks are sure to hit the spot for any style-savvy diva.
  12. Wine & Cocktail Recipes

    Classy cocktails for Labor Day

    By Christina Haller on Aug 31, 2012
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    This Labor Day weekend, impress your friends with a cocktail they've never had before. Try one or all three of these sophisticated...
  13. Wine & Cocktail Recipes

    Funfetti cake batter martini recipe

    By Claire Gallam on Jul 24, 2012
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    Cake batter has taken over the culinary and food blogging world and is being used in way more than just cakes. From ice cream to...
  14. Entertaining How-tos

    How to plan a cocktail party

    By Kelli Uhrich on Jun 1, 2012
    You’ve made the rounds to your favorite weekend hot spots. It’s the same old scene week after week, and it’s time to break the mold!...
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    3 Edible shot glasses

    By Karen Miner on Jun 1, 2012
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    Feel better about knocking back a few shots by getting some of your daily allowance of fruits and veggies at the same time. Try...
  16. Quick & Easy Recipes

    Holiday drop-ins: Impromptu cocktail party

    By Dawn Viola on Dec 19, 2011
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    By keeping a few pantry party essentials within reach at all times, you’ll be the toast of the town when the doorbell rings this...
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    5 Creative cocktail party appetizers

    By Heather Barnett on Oct 27, 2011
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    Cocktail parties are a convenient way to entertain anyone -- from neighbors to business associates -- without the hassle of a...
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    How to host a spring birthday party

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Apr 22, 2011
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    If springtime also happens to be birthday time for a special someone in your life, consider hosting a spring-themed birthday party....