Cocktail Party Ideas
Pop the cork off of that champagne bottle and raise a glass to the happiest of happy hours! Impress your guests with our party-planning tips, bartending tricks from the pros, everything needed to stock a home bar, and signature mixed drinks.
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Martha's Icy Vodka Trick Is Too Gorgeous Not to Try at Your Next Party—Here's How to Do It
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7 Common Hosting Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Party, According to Event Planners
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Darcy Miller Threw Martha an Iconic Party—Here Are Her Top Tips for Making Any Birthday Special
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12 Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Cocktails
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15 Basement Bar Ideas That Will Make This Your Go-To Entertaining Spot
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18 Brunch Cocktails, From Bloody Marys to Champagne Classics
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Everything to Know Before Adding a Wet Bar to Your Home
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The Best Charcuterie Board Ideas for a Stunning Spread
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19 Answers to Your Most Common Holiday Party Etiquette Questions
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How to Host a Casual Outdoor Dinner Party That Still Feels Elevated
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How to Keep Guests Cool at a Summer Party, According to Entertaining Experts
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Extra-Dirty Martini
14 Fabulous French Appetizer Recipes That Bring the Bistro Home
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15 Make-Ahead Cold Appetizer Recipes for the Busy Host
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How to Build an Antipasto Platter for a Crowd
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Martha's Whiskey Sour
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Devils on Horseback
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Texas Margarita
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Shaken Piña Colada
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Creamy Deviled Eggs
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Lychee Martini
Broiled Oysters
Sausage-Cheddar Balls
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Spiced Nuts
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Warm Cider and Rum Punch
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Bourbon Hot Toddy
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Bourbon and Ginger
Sautéed Shrimp
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Hot Spinach Dip
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Candy Cane Cocktail
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Easy Baked Brie With Pecans
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Peel-and-Eat Shrimp
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Boozy Red Sangria
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Summer Sangria
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9 Things Smart Hosts Always Do the Morning Of an Event
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9 Things You Should Never Do at a Cocktail Party, According to Etiquette Experts
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9 Types of Glasses to Stock in Your Home Bar—and the Cocktails That Taste Best in Each
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Kevin Sharkey’s Cocktail Commandments for Setting Up a Beautiful, Functional Home Bar for Entertaining
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25 Home Bar Ideas That Will Transform Your Space Into the Ultimate Entertaining Spot
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