14th Dec, 2017

The perfect recipe to prepare a cocktail party

By David
14th Dec, 2017
Parties

Often, people like to make out that the best cocktails are served up on the beach, but in reality, the beverages are available on menus all over the country. As such, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t make drinks the focal point of your next party.

Luckily, the recipe for cocktail party success isn't complicated:

Invites

Don’t miss the opportunity to stir up some excitement by sending out party invitations. If you can get hold of cocktail-themed invitations, that's even better. Make sure you pick invites that can be customised, so you can put your own stamp on every aspect of the party.

BYOB

Obviously, if you are feeling generous (and flush!), then you can provide all the alcohol for the party. However, the cheaper option is to tell your guests to ‘bring your own booze’. Hopefully, there will then be a variety of spirits in the mix for everyone to share throughout the night. As the host, though, you might want to be responsible for the mixers, such as lemonade, orange juice and tonic water.

Recipes

A cocktail recipe book is certainly ideal. That way, you’ll be able to make much-loved drinks, such as mojitos, sex on the beaches and cosmopolitans, with ease. Don’t forget that you’ll need a few non-alcoholic recipes for any designated drivers and other people who aren’t drinking.

Food

Yes, the party is all about cocktails. That said, you’ll need to provide some food – even if it’s just nibbles – to soak up some of the alcohol. After all, you don’t want your guests getting drunk in a hurry! Make sure that you don’t forget to bring out the grub in between all the cocktail-making fun.

Have fun!

There’s plenty to enjoy about holding a cocktail party. Planning the details helps everything run smoothly, from getting the ball rolling by sending customised invitations to all your guests, to getting snacks and nibbles ready once the party has started.

If you need party invitations for your cocktail-themed bash, check out the wide selection available on our website and be sure to take advantage of same day dispatch when you order before 10am.