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5 tips for hosting a memorable party

Whether you're hosting an elegant cocktail party or laidback get-together, check out these five tips and tricks for hosting, from drink tips to appetizers.

How good is that feeling? When you’ve got your favorite people over for dinner or a get-together, the good vibes are flowing and there’s a sense of excitement in the air. But throwing any party always comes with some pressure. Making sure the cocktails are tasty, the energy is right, and everyone is vibing takes a lot of time and can be hard to pull off. That’s why we’ve put together 5 simple tips and tricks to level up your party, so you can have as much fun as everyone else. Here’s how to get the party started...

Tip 1

No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen for long, slaving over cocktails. That's why the key ingredient when hosting a party is <a href="https://us.thebar.com/homebar-blog/summer-batch-drinks-guide/">batching</a>. Prep all serves the night before, so you have more time to celebrate with your guests. You can multiply the quantities in most cocktail recipes to create a batch version. If in doubt, always increase your batch cocktail with more mixers. Punch is always a sippable hit for any occasion. It can be chilled in advance, served in large quantities and poured into pitchers or bowls for guests to self-serve throughout the night.

Batch Your Cocktails

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>9 oz. Bulleit Bourbon </li>
<li>24 oz. Unsweetened Peach Tea </li>
<li>4.5 oz. Lemon Juice </li>
<li>4.5 oz. Honey Syrup* </li>
<li>Peach Slices​​​​ to​ Garnish </li>
<li>Lemon Wheels to Garnish </li>
<li>Mint Leaves to Garnish </li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Combine all ingredients, besides garnishes, in a punch bowl over a large block of ice. </li>
<li>Stir to mix, then garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels and mint leaves. </li>
<li>To serve, ladle into Mason jars filled with ice and garnish each serving with a peach slice, lemon wheel and mint sprig. </li>
 </ol>

Peach Tea Bulleit Bourbon Punch

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>9 oz. Don Julio Blanco Tequila</li>
<li>1 cup Ice</li>
<li>3 cups Frozen Strawberries</li>
<li>1 ¼ cups Grapefruit Juice</li>
<li>2.5 oz. Lime Juice</li>
<li>4 oz. Agave</li>
<li>Pinch of Salt</li>
<li>Fresh Strawberry Garnish</li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Combine ingredients in a blender.</li>
<li>Blend until smooth and pour into highball or Collins glasses.</li>
<li>Using a knife and cutting board, slice a vertical notch halfway through a strawberry and slide it onto the rim of the glass as garnish.</li>
 </ol>

Frozen Strawberry Paloma

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>1.5 oz. 21Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila</li>
<li>0.5 oz. Italian Bitter Aperitif</li>
<li>0.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth</li>
<li>0.5 oz. Fresh Orange Juice</li>
<li>Orange Rind Garnish</li>
<li>*Approximate serving size is 1.26 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.</li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice. </li>
<li>Stir the ingredients for around 20-30 seconds until thoroughly mixed and chilled, and then strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. </li>
<li>Garnish with an orange rind. </li>
 </ol>

21Seeds Orange Tequila Negroni

Tip 2

Sure, you want your cocktails to taste good, but they need to smell and look good too. The goal is to serve cocktails that will impress your guests and get all the likes on the 'gram. Take a classic G&amp;T from simple to wow by infusing the gin and creating unique garnishes on the cheap. If you've got fresh mint sitting in the fridge or garden, use a wooden spoon to mash up the leaves. That leftover cucumber you know you won't use, dig out your vegetable peeler and create thin slices to use as a garnish. Or gather any flowers from your garden and make pretty ice cubes. Get creative. Experiment with it. Have fun. There are no rules. Want to add more fun and excitement to your party? Set up a DIY garnish bar with various fresh fruits, herbs, and other ingredients for guests to customize their drinks.

Get creative with your garnish

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>1.5 oz. Blanco Tequila </li>
<li>0.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice</li>
<li>0.25 oz. Simple Syrup</li>
<li>1 Jalapeño Slice, to Muddle </li>
<li>Cucumber Wheel Garnish</li>
<li>Jalapeño Slice Garnish </li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, and gently muddle. </li>
<li>Add ice. </li>
<li>Shake vigorously and fine strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. </li>
<li>Garnish with a cucumber wheel and a jalapeño slice. </li>
 </ol>

Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>1.5 oz. Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose</li>
<li>3 oz. Club Soda</li>
<li>Grapefruit Wedge Garnish</li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Fill a white wine glass with ice.</li>
<li>Add all ingredients and stir gently.</li>
<li>Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.</li>
 </ol>

Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Spritz

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>1.4 oz. Ketel One Vodka</li>
<li>0.68 oz. Orange Liqueur</li>
<li>1.5 oz. Cranberry Juice</li>
<li>0.7 oz. Lime</li>
<li>3 oz. Sugar Syrup</li>
<li>Orange or Lemon Twist Garnish </li>
<li>*Approximate serving size is 1.25 servings. Please enjoy responsibly. </li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.</li>
<li>Shake to blend and chill and strain into a chilled martini glass.</li>
<li>Garnish with a lemon twist. </li>
 </ol>

Ketel One Cosmo

Tip 3

Never underestimate the importance of <a href="https://us.thebar.com/barware-glassware/bar-tools/">barware</a> and <a href="https://us.thebar.com/barware-glassware/tablescape/">tableware</a> when throwing a party. Going all out with the fine details will definitely get everyone talking. Plus, getting creative with glassware and tableware is so much fun. Try serving your cocktails in uniquely colored <a href="https://us.thebar.com/barware-glassware/glassware/">glassware</a>.

Impress with glassware

Coupe Glasses, Set of Two

Gems Tumbler, Set of Four

Wine Stemware, Set of Two

Reusable Colored Glass Straws, Set of 8

Glass Cocktail Picks

Hand-blown Colored Rocks Glass, Set of Two

Tip 4

The most memorable parties are never just about the cocktails. Think of the theme, have fun with it and then think of those extra finishing touches such as lighting, decorations and music. Make sure you have a quality playlist ready to go. You can ask your guests to add to the playlist ahead of the party. Think of it as the playlist of all playlists. One that captures the night perfectly and you and your guests will want to listen to it days, weeks, and months after the party is over to remember how amazing the night was.

The finishing touches

Cocktail Napkins, Drinking Bunny

Wave Candle & Holder Gift, Pink

A Cheeky Vase

Tip 5

A good spread goes a long way. Whether it's just small bites, a bit of everything or a big feast. Serve food that complements your cocktails. Charcuterie boards were made for sharing, IRL and on Instagram, and they pair well with G&amp;T as the gin emphasizes the floral notes of the cheeses, with the bitterness of the tonic cleansing the palate. Likewise, rich meats go well with Old Fashioned cocktails. When in doubt, stick to classic pairings like a shrimp cocktail with a vodka martini. Remember, you will need to ensure the vegans, gluten-free and dairy-free people in your crew are also covered.

Palate cleansers

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li> 1.75 oz. Casamigos Añejo Tequila</li>
<li> 0.25 oz. Vanilla Syrup</li>
<li> 3 Dashes Lemon Bitters</li>
<li> Orange Peel-Wrapped Cherry Garnish</li>
<li>*Approximate serving size is 1.42 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.</li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Combine ingredients in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.</li>
<li>Stir for at least one minute and strain into an old fashioned or rocks glass over a large rock of fresh ice. </li>
<li>Garnish with an orange peel wrapped around a cherry.</li>
 </ol>

Casa Añejo Old Fashioned

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>1.5 oz. Aviation American Gin</li>
<li>2 oz. Orange Juice</li>
<li>1 oz. Simple Syrup</li>
<li>2 oz. Club Soda</li>
<li>Rosemary Sprig Garnish</li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Cut an orange in half and add juice from half the orange to a cocktail shaker.</li>
<li>Add a fresh sprig of rosemary and muddle.</li>
<li>Add gin and simple syrup, and gently stir to combine.</li>
<li>Strain into a rocks glass with ice and stir until chilled.</li>
<li>Top with club soda and add two rosemary sprigs.</li>
 </ol>

Aviation Gin Spritz 

Ingredients
 <ul>
 <li>1.5 oz. Tanqueray No. TEN Gin</li>
<li>Tonic Water</li>
<li>Grapefruit Wheel Garnish</li>
<li>Thyme Sprig Garnish</li>
 </ul> Instructions
 <ol>
 <li>Pour Tanqueray No. Ten Gin into a goblet or wine glass over ice and top with tonic water.  </li>
<li>Express grapefruit twist over the glass and stir well.  </li>
<li>Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of thyme.  </li>
 </ol>