Everyday Parties

  • Margaritas for a Summer Party

    By Yelena Jenkins

    Nothing satisfies summer thirst like an ice cold margarita. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing cocktail for all your summer parties, from Cinco de Mayo through Labor Day. Whether you prefer yours on the rocks or smoothly blended, we've gathered the top 5 picks to wow your guests. more

  • Sex and the City Cocktails

    By Jeanne Benedict

    New York has got its sexy back with the premiere of the much-anticipated Sex and the City movie. Fans across the nation are armed with swizzle sticks ready to stir and sip cocktails in honor of the Fab 4’s return to the screen. more

  • Tequila Tasting Cocktail Party

    By Jeanne Benedict

    The handcrafted quality of top-shelf Tequila can be as intricate a blend as that of fine wine, both with aromatic bouquets and unique flavor characteristics. more

  • Signature Cocktails

    By Andrea Correale

    Take the time to prepare a signature cocktail for your next cocktail party. What kind of cocktail, you ask? The kind which will set the theme and mood for your event letting your guests know that you gave them some serious thought prior to having them over. more

  • Beer Tasting Party: Domestic Beers

    By Jeanne Benedict

    Pour yourself a cold one and enjoy a handcrafted American brew by hosting a Beer Tasting. A beverage for all seasons, from the Super Bowl in wintertime to a summer get-together more



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  • Summer Cocktails: Queen Bee

    By Alex Jacobs

    Soho’s Elizabeth has quickly earned a reputation as a New York cocktail destination. A recent early evening visit found drink experts talking shop by the bar, while bartender Debbie Liu raved about their Queen Bee. Calling it a summer staple, she finds customers flock to the “really fun” drink as the perfect antidote to the dog days of summer. more

  • Summer Cocktails: Bourbon Maid

    By Alex Jacobs

    It’s easy to miss the unassuming, plywood entrance to East Side Company Bar among the closed storefronts on late-night Essex Street. But after a few more passes, you’ll find a Lower East Side haven for cocktail lovers of all stripes. Bartender José Ortiz was eager to show off a summer favorite: the “one-of-a-kind,” decidedly off-the-menu Bourbon Maid. Adventurous patrons go for the fresh cucumber and mint. The seasonal goodness, Ortiz warns, can overpower the bourbon – that is, “until you taste it.” more

  • Summer Cocktails: Bermuda Swizzle

    By Alex Jacobs

    The idea of drinking a “swizzle” may raise some eyebrows, but it’s one of the many time-tested classics served at Brooklyn hotspot, Clover Club. A swizzle, as bartender Katie Stipe duly explained, is named for the “signature” stick used to stir it. The menu calls it “a labor of love and definitely worth the wait.” more

  • Summer Cocktails: Country Time

    By Alex Jacobs

    At L.E.S. hot-spot Schiller’s Liquor Bar, general manager Josh Goodman finds inspiration for a summer cocktail in a tried-and-true seasonal favorite: an ice-cold can of Country Time lemonade. Their Country Time is a hit among bar hoppers looking to beat the heat. Goodman calls it “tasty, easy to drink, and extremely thirst-quenching.” more

  • Top 5 Bachelorette Party Cocktails

    By Yelena Jenkins

    Celebrate your bachelorette party in style with creative cocktails. Our drinks are perfect whether you’re starting the night off with drinks at home or decide to host an evening in with the girls. Not only are they delicious, they have great names as well! more

  • Haunting Halloween Cocktails

    By Yelena Jenkins

    This Halloween, treat your friends and family to a haunting cocktail party. Serve up spooky spirits with ghoulish garnishes that will have your guests howling in delight. more

  • Zen Cocktail Party

    By Darryn Murphy

    Creating concept parties is challenging, but fun. The Zen Cocktail Party is, by far, one of the most exciting to pursue. more

  • Cocktail Party Lingo Decoded

    By Yelena Jenkins

    Cocktail party lingo got you down? Confused about the difference between an appetizer, a canapé and an amuse-bouche? Don't worry -- we've got you covered with our guide to appetizer lingo. Make cocktail parties your next cocktail party conversation starter! more

  • Five Perfect 4th of July Cocktails

    By Yelena Jenkins

    Celebrate Independence Day with good company, a good barbeque and some great cocktails. If you're wondering what drinks to serve this July 4th, let our cocktail guide help you decide: more

  • Beer Tasting Party: Imported Beer

    By Jeanne Benedict

    What could be better than a frosty stein filled with imported beer at a get-together with great friends? For a cool cocktail party, host an Imported Beer Tasting Party and introduce guests to German lagers, ales from Belgium, or a Czech Pilsner. more

  • Ladies Only Pink Poker Party

    By Jeanne Benedict

    Ante up in style with your girlfriends by hosting a Ladies Only Pink Poker Party. Every girl looks great with a little "blush" and this party is bathed in pink from the poker chips on the table to the Pink Lemonade and Vodka Martinis. more

  • Ivanka Trump's Cocktail Party: Part 2

    By Andrea Correale

    Careful consideration went into planning the menu for Ivanka Trump's party at her new jewelry store on Madison Avenue in NYC. more

  • Ivanka Trump's Cocktail Party Channels Old World Glamour

    By Andrea Correale

    Recently, the Elegant Affairs team offered our creative ideas and tasty treats to none other than Ivanka Trump more

  • Official Oscar Party Sneak Peek: Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails

    By Jeanne Benedict

    The red carpet and iconic gold statuette have inspired this year’s official Oscar party more

  • Mindy's Bar Essentials: Part 2

    By Mindy Kobrin

    Once you've gotten your bar stocked with the right bottles and mixers, it's time to think about final party prep and mixing a few unique concoctions. more

  • Serving Up a Fully Loaded Coffee Party

    By Mindy Kobrin

    What better way to shake off the Back-to-Work or School Blues than with a fully-loaded drinks-n-desserts coffee party as an alternative to the cocktail party? more

  • Mindy's Bar Essentials: Part 1

    By Mindy Kobrin

    Mixology is the new muse and the "cocktail" -- in all of its social brilliance -- is back. Keeping a well-stocked bar is easy with my "must have" more

  • Sip & Shake in Style: Stunning Stemware Glass Gallery

    By Mindy Kobrin

    Cocktail and wine parties are a perfect occasion for easy entertaining among friends and families for business or pleasure. more

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