Drink ideas for your cocktail party

The more colorful and varied, the better. Besides a diverse assortment of guests, a successful cocktail party also requires a wide selection of sophisticated drinks. Something should be offered for every taste, including non-alcoholic choices!
When preparing drinks and garnishes it’s important to have adequate amounts of all ingredients at hand. Make sure there’s enough ice beforehand, so it won’t run out during the party. Very few cocktails taste good without ice.
Some recipes call for crushed ice. If you don’t have an ice crusher, you can wrap a few ice cubes in a clean dish cloth and break them into small pieces with a hammer. It’s a good idea to prepare enough crushed ice before the party and keep it in the freezer.