It’s summer, and hosting a relaxed get-together is easy! Create a fun drinks menu with our recipes for classic cocktails and surprising new refreshers. Whether you crave margaritas, mojitos, mules, sangria, whiskey, a new brew, or a cool mocktail, we have you covered. Plus, don’t forget the food! Choose your favorites from our bounty of appetizer recipes—go artisanal and elevated or make it easy with air-fryer, slow cooker, and make-ahead nibbles everyone will love.
HOSTING TIP
FESTIVE MARGARITAS • Kick back, relax, and sip one of these tequila-infused coolers. It always feels like a party when margaritas are in the house.
SAVORY BITES • Impress your guests with yummy starters like artisanal finger foods, delicious dips, and more.
MODERN MULES • Spice, sweetness, bite, and bubbles make the Moscow Mule a feel-good sip sure to be a hit at any backyard get-together.
Mules—with a Twist • Go beyond the basic and try one of these takes on this cocktail favorite.
MAGICAL MOJITOS • Slightly sweet, richly minty, and sparkling with bright citrus flavor, this tall Cuban drink explores refreshing taste frontiers.
Exploring Mojitos • Let this classic drink and its variations take you on new taste adventures.
SLOW COOKER STARTERS • These small bites are the party foods everyone craves! And they're easy to make, with the help of your trusty slow cooker.
RAISE A GLASS TO WHISKEY • These tempting mixed drinks celebrate the classic taste of quality whiskeys—without drowning out any their nuanced flavors.
Whiskey Glasses • Wondering which glass to use with which whiskey or whiskey cocktail? We have you covered with a guide to glasses that will give you all the confidence of a savvy mixologist.
PARTY-PERFECT SANGRIAS • Wine plus fruit equals pure deliciousness. Toast the bounty of summer with one of these fresh takes on traditional sangria.
AIR-FRYER NIBBLES • Get party-ready in a flash by calling on your air-fryer to prepare delicious appetizers for your next get-together.
SUMMER SIPPERS • Nothing says summer like adult coolers brimming with the delicious goodness of juicy ripe berries.
SO-COOL MOCKTAILS • Give guests a tempting no-alcohol option at your next get-together with these summer-minded sippers.
MAKE-AHEAD PARTY FOOD • You can whip up these appetizers and light bites days—or weeks—before your gathering. So on party night, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy good times with good friends.
KNOW YOUR BEERS • Don't know your kölsch from your weizenbock? We've got you covered! Our guide will get you fluent in the language of beer in no time.
Something’s Brewing • Travel the world glass by glass by exploring an almost endless variety of beers.
Cocktails & Party Food 2024
COCKTAILS & PARTY FOOD
