Whether you are hosting a corporate networking mixer or just casually getting some friends together, cocktail parties are always a good idea. They can be as simple or elaborate as your heart desires. All you really need are the basics — light bites and lots of booze. Oh, and a few can’t-miss cocktail party ideas.
Luckily, Peerspace is here to top you off with some amazing ideas that will get your next cocktail party on its feet and dancing. Not to ruin any of the surprises ahead, but we happen to think that location is crucial here! As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace offers you access to one-of-a-kind party venues that will wow you and your crowd.
And with the help of the Concierge service, you can maximize your party booking by having them deliver tasty catering, fun A/V equipment, waitstaff, a DJ, you name it, right to your venue. Ahead, we’ll share excellent cocktail party ideas and include photos from real Peerspace venues that you can book today, just so you know what we’re working with.
So draw up a menu of some hors d’oeuvres, pick out signature cocktail recipes, and gather friends or coworkers for some good drinks and good times. The rest of the details are up to your imagination. If you feel like playing the host with the most, go the extra mile with these cocktail party ideas — and don’t forget the cute cocktail napkins!
1. Turn the party into a mixology class
Allow your guests to leave inebriated but educated! Hire a bartender or find a friend who tends and ask them to give a brief demo on making drinks. Some bars actually host these classes as well, so consider renting out a local spot.
If you’re daring, teach it yourself after getting a crash course. All you will need is some basic mixers, rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, garnishes, shakers, cups, and cocktail straws. You can find disposable supplies online. This learning experience will be unforgettable for your guests, and who knows? It just might inspire them to come up with some cocktail party ideas of their own!
2. Make it a 1920s-themed fête
Cocktail parties flourished during the Prohibition era. So raise your mint juleps, serve up some oysters, and celebrate the spirit of the ’20s a century later with a themed cocktail party. Encourage guests to dress like they just walked off the pages of The Great Gatsby, play popular music from the time period, and maybe even set your venue up like a speakeasy — or perhaps simply rent a Peerspace speakeasy — and create a password that every guest must say before they are granted entry.
Add a photo booth, leave some space for a dance floor, decorate with lots of gold accents, and get down like it’s the roaring ’20s! For a party styling guide, check out our Roaring ’20s themed party guide.
