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Get cocktail recipes, entertaining tips and appetizer ideas perfect for your next cocktail party.

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Alie + Georgia's Best Holiday Booze

These eight drinks from the cocktail mavens and best friends will spike up any holiday gathering, day or night.

Adults-Only Halloween Cocktail Party

Throw an elegant Halloween bash that ditches witches, goblins and ghouls for a voodoo-inspired theme with tribal accents and natural-looking decor.

Classic Cocktail and Drink Recipes

There is nothing like a classic cocktail when entertaining or celebrating. Get all the classic bar recipes, from the perfect Old Fashioned to the always classy Manhattan.

All Cocktail Party Ideas

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Cocktail Party Ideas

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We show you how easy it can be to throw a cocktail party, from planning your menu to making sure you have enough food and drink for guests.
Cocktail Party Ideas

Classic Cocktail and Drink Recipes

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Alie + Georgia's Best Holiday Booze

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Cocktails and Drinks for a Crowd

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Adults-Only Halloween Cocktail Party

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Mad Men-Style Retro Cocktails

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Bloody Maria Cocktail is Spicy Cool Beverage

Cool Cocktails

Video | 02:10
Here are some tricks on how to keep drinks cold but not diluted.
Cool Cocktails

Sticky Chicken Winglets

Recipe | Courtesy of Siba Mtongana
Total Time:
30 minutes
2 Reviews
Sticky Chicken Winglets

Stiff and Bitter Party Drink

Video | 02:12
The girls create a Stiff and Bitter cocktail for their Salty Dawg party.
Stiff and Bitter Party Drink

One-Minute Martini

Video | 01:48
Here's how to make a classic gin martini, with garnish, in no time flat.
One-Minute Martini

Hungry Girl's Perfect Party Snacks

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Entertain With Top Appetizer Recipes

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Sake Sangrini

Video | 01:48
Sake-based sangria served in a martini glass.
Sake Sangrini

Nadia G.'s Bitchin' Halloween Bash

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Rob Roy Cocktail

Video | 00:49
The scotch-and-vermouth Rob Roy works on many different flavor levels.
Rob Roy Cocktail

How to Stock a Bar

Video | 02:31
Having a fully stocked bar lets you whip up drinks in a matter of minutes.
How to Stock a Bar

Peppadew Dip

Recipe | Courtesy of Siba Mtongana
Total Time:
10 minutes
Peppadew Dip

Guacamole Cocktail

Video | 03:04
Guac this way: Our Ladies of Libation brew up a peppery Guacamole Cocktail.
Guacamole Cocktail
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