Cocktail party - A win-win option of a great pastime. An ordinary party with friends, birthday or corporate can be turned into a cheerful thematic evening. And our article will help to prepare everything you need to carry out such an event.
Features of registration
Cocktail format - It is undoubtedly a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. The meeting place can be any: party can be arranged at home, in nature, in a cafe or restaurant, even in a country house.
The main difference from the usual holiday is the absence of a common table. Complex dishes do not fit into this format. At such parties to alcohol serves small snacks that are convenient to take their hands. Beautiful tartlets, multilayer vases and trays - that's all you may need to treat guests.
Several soft sofas, wicker furniture, small chairs will become a convenient place to relax during the party. And most importantly, in addition to seats, there should be a lot of free space for dances.
That's where not to do without anything, it is without beautiful glasses and a shaker. If desired, the entire bar inventory can be replaced with homemade utensils, but it is still better to mix the ingredients for a cocktail. And, of course, then, without any party, there is no party - ice, a lot of ice. After all, it will be needed not only for cocktails, but also for cooling beverages, table setting.
Gold Cocktail Party Rule: Ice, cocktails and snacks should be more than guests. And if the reason for meeting the cocktail party will be unofficial, then the balls, garlands, posters, stretch marks and flowers can be used as decoration of the room. Such a holiday will definitely not pass unnoticed and will be remembered for a long time by all those present.
If the atmosphere of the meeting, on the contrary, should be solemn, they will come to the rescue Crystal glasses, tablecloths, restrained bouquets, unobtrusive decor . Usually in the West there are birthdays, business meetings, collective holidays.
In any case, when making a cocktail party, there are no strict standards - it all depends on your capabilities and fantasy.
Dress code
On the example of Hollywood, we know that Cocktail dress should be to the knees or up to the middle of the ankle, and the handbag is the less, the better. But if it is a party format outside the city, then you should not follow the canons of the first magnitude.
Modern style It implies a simple cut of dresses, low heel, stylish decorations. Of course, the skinny jeans are better to refuse, as from other casual wear. But also choose pathetic outfits, if the event does not require, do not.
In her hairstyle, it is also better to give preference to today's trends - these are carelessly collected hair, natural curls and no "Eiffel towers" on the head.
Another key to the success of the creation of a stylish image is a seasonal compliance. Light dresses and sandals will be appropriate on a hot summer evening, and in the cold season it is worth to give preference to elegant things, focus on the details.
And, of course, the dress code at the wedding will differ from the dress code on a friendly party. The outfit should be "in the topic", otherwise there is a risk of look ridiculous.
Holiday menu
The format of treats in these events has become Buffet . Many small snacks will make up the appetite and thicken hunger. For a small reception, it is enough easy canapes, seafood and salads in baskets. If the evening promises to be long It is worth taking care of more feed snacks: mini-kebabs on a skewers, snacks on bread, hot fondue, rolls and cutting.
The meat assorted can be diversified by fruit, sweet and ice cream. Original option snacks - Rolls or, for example, small pieces of pizza, they will become a real decoration of the table.
Beverages
Delicious and original alcoholic beverages base of any party. "Mochito", "Bloody Mary", "Long Island", "Margarita", "Pina Kolada" - It is unlikely that you can choose more popular cocktails.
Original feed Add a raisin, and the variety of alcohol will allow each guest to enjoy the favorite drink. Do not forget about juices and frosts for those who do not use alcohol. And, of course, there should be water, then that during the evening anyway will want to drink.
Snacks and experience are important in the preparation of beverages. Newcomers are better limited to simple recipes for classic cocktails. Many of them are easily prepared at home.
"Apple Tini"
You will need:
- 50 milliliters of vodka;
- 20 milliliters of apple liqueur;
- 1 apple;
- 1 lime;
- 1 teaspoon of sugar;
- ice.
The shaker is laid out shredded apple and lime. Everything sprinkles sugar and is thoroughly crushed by Madler. A handful of crushed ice, vodka and an apple liquor, mixed thoroughly.
The resulting mass can be pouring through the siete, but you can leave as it is and drink through the tube.
"White Russian"
Another cocktail, which can be prepared literally from the girlfriend.
You will need:
- 30 milliliters of vodka;
- 30 milliliters of the coffee liqueur;
- 30 milliliters of low-fat cream;
- ice.
Initially, the glass is filled with ice, and then cream, liquor and vodka are poured. Drink should be mixed and waited until the walls of the gland freeze - This is a sign that a cocktail is ready. For lovers of something stronger cream can be excluded from the composition.
"Cream"
You will need:
- 75 milliliters vodka;
- 50 grams of ice cream;
- 1 teaspoon of soluble coffee;
- 20 milliliters of sugar syrup;
- 20 milliliters of jam;
- 100 milliliters of milk;
- ice.
A large glass is filled with ice to half. There are also departed vodka, coffee, milk and sugar syrup. Everything is thoroughly mixed. The ice cream ball is added and the jam is poured.
"Mojito"
You will need:
- 60 milliliters of Roma;
- big mint beam;
- half of the teaspoon of sugar;
- half lime;
- ice.
Experienced bartenders when cooking this drink first wipe the edges of the gland with mint leaves. So they remain essential oils, and the cocktail turns out a pronounced fragrance. After in a glass, sugar sliced with lime slices, lime, poured rum.
The ingredients are stirred until the sugar is completely dissolved. After that, the glass is filled with water.
"Daiquiri"
You will need:
- 50 milliliters of Roma;
- 20 milliliters Fresh Lyme;
- Half teaspoon sugar.
Everything is mixed in a shaker with ice, bottled on the glasses and immediately fed to the table. This drink is considered the easiest in preparation. To enhance the fragrance, you can wipe the fierce of the lime zest.
Snacks
Very exquisite look at all sorts of canapes with a variety of stuffing. Especially interesting tartlets stupid by light salads. Do not do without cutting. And in nature, shies and vegetables on the grill will become win-win.
If the emphasis is made on alcohol, conventional snacks, frost potatoes, baked sharp wings, snacks from the bar are suitable.
Tartlets with cheese and crab chopsticks
You will need:
- 150 grams of cheese;
- 1 packaging of crab sticks;
- 3 boiled eggs;
- mayonnaise;
- black pepper;
- 6 tartlets;
- salt.
Cooked eggs finely cut, grate cheese on a grater, crab sticks cut into cubes. The resulting mass is pepped, salt and refuel mayonnaise. Tartlets fill with a salad, when filing can be decorated with fresh greens.
Baked eggplants with cheese
You will need:
- 2 eggplant;
- 3 tomatoes;
- 100 grams of cheese;
- mayonnaise;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- salt;
- black pepper.
Eggplants cut into circles and fry on vegetable oil. Tomatoes are also cut into circles and slightly roasted in a pan from two sides. Grate the cheese on the grater, refuel mayonnaise and add garlic. To put the circle of tomato on the eggplant circle, salt, pepper and add a spoon of the resulting mass. The dish can be served on the table as hot and cold.
Snacks on skewers or canapes can be made literally from what is in the refrigerator: ham, cheese, fresh or salty cucumber.
You can use shrimp, bacon, pieces of fish, avocado, olives, tomato. You can apply pieces of kebabs on the skewers, alternating them with baked vegetables. Preparation options. The main thing is that the ingredients are fully combined with each other and approached the selected alcohol.
Entertainment
In order not to be bored, about cheerful pastime need to think in advance. Contests and show program Party must be similar to the theme of the evening. In addition, you need to take into account the age of guests. Active contests need to alternate with rest. Cocktail party It does not imply any framework and rules, so you can just relax and enjoy your favorite music and drinks.
You can spend a dance competition: decide on the judges and participants, choose the appropriate music and arrange a real battle.
Suit I. Quiz for adults , the theme for which there will be a movie, music and even your own life of the participants. Finish the party appropriately fun karaoke, when all guests are already relaxed enough. Do not forget about the prizes: For the best song, the correct answer, a funny dance. And then even at home will be a real cocktail party.
How to organize a cocktail party Look in the video.