Nibbles & Sips: No-Fuss Menu for a Fancy Cocktail Party
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I absolutely love a good cocktail party and think we should all be throwing them a lot more often. It’s less pressure than hosting a full-on dinner party, you get to invite more people to stand in clusters around your apartment’s tiny living room, and you still get to pull out your high heels. Plus, cocktail appetizers are the best. When else do you get to eat half a dozen bacon-wrapped potato bites with well-shaken Manhattan and call it dinner?
The Menu:
- Fresh Mozzarella Toasts with Spicy Herb Oil
- Creamy Tofu and Green Pea Dip
- Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs
- Crunchy, Spicy Pickled Grapes
- Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
- Cheesy Chicken and Mozzarella Meatball Sliders
- Cheese Board (with various cheeses and crackers)
- The Gold Rush Cocktail
- El Diablo Cocktail
- Beer and wine
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The Scene
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Making It Happen
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Transforming your living room from it’s everyday function to a cocktail hour venue can feel a bit daunting. I fall back on Faith’s tips for
creating atmosphere at a party, namely: dim the lights, add some candles, bring in some flowers, and set the appetizer tables with linens. A good
party soundtrack seals the deal.
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