Cocktail Party Menu Ideas

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Planning a cocktail party can be piece of cake, only if you know what you're going to serve the guests. Here's an story that has simple, yet delicious cocktail party menu ideas that you'll love...

For a busy host or hostess, nothing is more relaxing than knowing that the guests are enjoying the party and having a good time. All the hard work and running around to get the party coordinated, selecting the venue, organizing fun activities for the guests, and most of all, selecting the drinks and food gets paid off.

Whether the party is held for family members, close friends, neighbors, or business associates, the menu for drinks and food is the most important. The menu actually sets things in motion while you are planning the entire event. Once that bridge is crossed, then it's definitely smoothing sailing from there.

To help you ease into things and get your party organized, we have come up with some delicious party food ideas for you to select from. The cocktail menu mentioned below is not too difficult to come up with once you have a head count of your guests and the type of menu is decided.

Read the rest of the story to find out in detail what a cocktail party menu would be like.

Menu for the Party

The best thing about cocktail parties is that the guests can actually mingle with one another without having to sit at the dinner table and stare at their food in silence. Appetizers, antipasto, variety of pizzas, and desserts prepared in a gourmet style is very elegant and versatile.

You can either serve the dishes mentioned in the nest slides as a prelude to the meal or serve them for the entire meal. To make your party a great success and keep your guests on their toes, here are some sample menu ideas which you can choose from or take into consideration.

Hors d'oeuvres

Crab Dumplings Swedish Meatballs Tortellini in Vodka Sauce Asparagus in Puff Pastry Hot Dogs in Puff Pastry Black Bean Bruschetta Provençal Potato Cups Asparagus Spring Rolls Mushroom Quiche Caps

Spinach Parmesan Balls Crab Stuffed Pepperoncini Spinach & Goat Cheese Tartlets Lemongrass-Cured Salmon Canapes Caramelized Tomato Salad Toasted Bread with Burrata & Arugula Smoked Ricotta Fritters

Pizzettas

Mini Shrimp Calzones Grilled Veggie Pizza Bolognese Bread Pizza Scallop & Bacon Pizza Potato & Pancetta Pizza Mini Cheese & Olive Calzones Roasted Acorn Squash & Gorgonzola Pizza White Pizza with Arugula Egg, Ham & Spinach Pizza Ricotta & Cherry Focaccia Pizza

Caramelized Onion, Sausage & Basil Pizza Arugula, Ricotta & Smoked Mozzarella Pizza Arugula, Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pizza Asparagus Pizzettas with Fontina & Prosciutto Fig & Prosciutto Pizzettas Spinach, Soft Egg & Parmesan Pizzetta

kewers

Molasses-Mustard Glazed Pork Marinated Feta & Olive Skewers Grilled Shrimp & Chorizo Skewers Marinated Grilled Cherry Tomatoes Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers Tomato, Watermelon & Basil Skewers Grilled Pork Skewers with Chile Sauce

Indian Curry Lamb with Nectarine Chutney Grilled Swordfish with Coconut & Key Lime Sherry Vinegar Steak Sauce & Grilled Scallions Scallop & Cherry Tomato Skewers Thai Chicken Saté

Platters

Walnut Praline Brie & Fruit Platter Italian Meats & Cheese Platter Ground Gyros Platter Grilled Vegetables Platter Fresh Fruit Platter Seafood Platter Antipasto Platter Assorted Cheese Platter Walnut Praline Brie & Fruit Platter Grilled Tuna Nicoise Platter Roasted Salmon Nicoise Platter Ham, Country Pate & Cheese Platter

Cocktails

Brain Hemorrhage Whiskey Smash Knickerbocker Bahama Mama Between the Sheets Black Russian Strawberry Daiquiri New Orleans Fizz Tequila Sunrise Cosmopolitan Frisco Sour Long Island Iced Tea Sake Bomb Singapore Sling

Desserts

Sweet Dessert Panini Assorted Brownies Assorted Cakes Fruit Tarts Fresh Fruits & Dessert Cheeses Coconut Banana Cupcakes Fruit Pies Yogurt & Fruit Dessert Cup Orange Cream Liqueur Dessert Grilled Plum & Goat Cheese Dessert Viennese Table Italian Pastries International Cheese Tortilla Dessert Wraps

Whether you are an experienced host or hostess, or an amateur, entertaining your guests can be a smooth process. Set a theme for the party (depending on the menu; Italian, Mexican, Indian), ask the guests to dress up accordingly, and decorate the venue as well. Add your own creative touch while planning the party menu and see how the party becomes memorable.