How to throw a fantastic Cocktail Party

So who would you like to invite? Make a list, and make sure you don't forget anyone important.

Now you have to find the perfect invites to send. You can make them yourself on the computer, invite people verbally or by email.

For a much wider selection of cocktail party invitations you can check out my cocktail party invitation page. I've also included a link to custom cocktail postage stamps as it looks really great when you use these on your invitations - get people talking before the party even begins!

Cocktail Party Invitations
When you're throwing a cocktail party one of the things you have to do is invite people! I think cocktail parties are pretty special so cocktail party invita...

Custom Cocktail Postage Stamps
These custom designed postage stamps are ideal to pop onto cocktail party invitations. Cocktails are so fun that seeing these cocktail postage stamps on a le...

What do you ask your guest's to bring? This is completely up to you. A friend of mine used to have a cocktail party every year for his birthday, he supplied venue, disco and food and his guests supplied everything else. Quite simply the parties were huge and on everyone's invites were a bottle of alcohol and a bottle of non-alcoholic mixer and you brought along what was on your invite.

You will still need to make sure you have some back up supplies (in case of no shows) and plenty of ice.

First comes the nibbles that you will have on the tables and bar for people to have with their drinks. This could be chips, nuts, pretzels etc. or even cheese on a stick, check out Retro Party food ideas.

Of course dips are synonomous with parties. A quick and easy one that I make is a corn relish dip.

Corn Relish Dip

1 tub cream cheese (500g)
1 small jar corn relish (250g)

Blend them both together - I just use a stick blender for ease. Easy, quick and delicious, what more could you ask for?

You need to adapt your music to the type of party you want. My idea of a great cocktail party also includes dancing, but you may prefer a more sophisticated party where everyone stands around talking, eating and drinking.

For dance music you can't go past the 70s and 80s to get everyone's feet tapping.

There are so many cocktails to choose from that I recommend you decide in advance on what ones you will offer. Make up menu's for people to choose from. I also make up a special crib sheet for who ever is acting as Bartender for the evening. The crib sheet includes what glass to serve cocktail in, how to make the cocktail and what garnish to use - leave nothing to chance, that way you can relax.

Check out Lou's Cocktail Lounge for some fantastic cocktail recipes or buy yourself a great cocktail book.

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After the party, you may feel a little seedy; blame it on lack of sleep if you must, but if you can admit to it being a hangover check out this article for the answer:

Hangover Cures

I remember reading once that Martha Stewart always gave her guests a couple of asprin to take home after a party.......not sure if it's true, but what a cool idea.

You are invited to Lou's Cocktail Party

This cocktail webpage was last updated by lou16 on 26th April 2012.