Cocktail parties

These creative wedding appetizer ideas will make your cocktail hour the highlight of the night. From savory hors d’oeuvres to sweet bites, these finger foods pack a tasty punch.

We love a good cocktail party. Great drinks, delicious snacks, and lots of laughs with good friends. Whether yours is large or small, everyone you know or a few close friends, The Kitchn has some tips to make it the best one you’ve ever hosted. First things first: Let’s start with the drinks. The Kitchn’s 9 Bottle Bar column is a great place to start if you’re ready to build your bar, bottle by bottle, garnish by garnish.

A casual cocktail party up at the lake complete with summer pizza, sliders, antipasti skewers, cherry crostini, grilled radicchio, and more.

Tara Guerard's tips for a flawless fête.

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The perfect drinks for whenever! Here are some of our fave big batch libations and pitcher cocktails to help you find your own signature drink.

Here, 40 elegant and easy prosecco cocktail recipes that are delicious and totally gorgeous, because nothing turns a gathering into a celebration more than a sparkling cocktail.

If you're looking for some fun cocktail party games to liven up your next event, you've come to the right place. Whether you're trying to break the ice with new guests or just want to get everyone laughing, these games are sure to get the job done. Have a read and find the perfect game for you! So pour yourself a drink and get ready to have some fun!

Call me crazy, but out of all the color palettes in the wedding world, black and white is still my all-time favorite. It's the textbook definition of timeless, and can fancy up even the most casual ...