The Makings of a Cocktail Party

Cocktail parties unlike a full-blown dinner party can be pulled together with just a few essential items. 

Cocktail Glasses

Cocktail Napkins

Appetizer Plates

Serving Trays

Candleholders

Leopard Ice Bucket  $44.00

Gold Foil Candleholders  $12.95-$ 14.95

Marrakech Barware $11.97 set of 3

Spice Piazza Appetizer Plates  $11.98 set  of  2

Beaded Napkins  $3.96 ea

Faux Croc Serving Tray $24.95

For serving those cocktails, how about a stylish bar cart!

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart via Etsy  $99.00

Libations Bar Cart from Crate and Barrel $599.00

{ I just used this piece as an accent table for a client, so it works for that purpose too}

The Mrs. Linen Bar Cart from Society Social  $550.00

Zuo White Serving Cart from JC Penney  $325.00

And to get the party started, a fun cocktail!

Peach Champagne Cocktails

Adapted from Frozen Peach Champagne Cocktails by Rachael Ray

Prep Time: 5 minutes    Blender Time: 1 minutes    Level: So Easy a Caveman Could Do It    Servings: 4-6

Regular (non-slushy consistency)

1/4 cup sugar, to rim glasses

1 pint peach sorbet

1  1/2 shots Triple Sec

1/2 shot cognac, such as Courvoisier

Chilled champagne or sparkling wine, to fill blender, 2/3 bottle

Raspberries and 4 springs mint, optional garnish

Dip the glass rims in water and then the sugar. In a blender, combine all above ingredients and pulse till smooth.

Pour and enjoy, garnishing with mint and/or raspberries if desired.