A Professional Party Planner’s Guide to Hosting a Cocktail Party

One of the most fashionable parties for adults to have these days is a cocktail party.  Even though their popularity waned over the last few decades, cocktail parties have reappeared on the party scene and are now even more fashionable than they were before.

While many adults in the United States today enjoy beer and wine, the mixed drinks of the past are really starting to become more and more in vogue again.  Nowadays when you walk into a typical bar, you will see many more people ordering mixed drinks than they have in the last decade or two.  Some of the most popular today are the apple martini, chocolate martini, dirty martini, and the cosmopolitan.

One of the best things about planning a cocktail party is that they generally only last a few hours.  In addition, your guests will be wandering around mingling and snacking rather than sitting around a table eating a full meal with each other.  This makes the cocktail party perfect for inviting people who may or may not already know each other.

One of the easiest things about planning a cocktail party is the fact that you can have just about any menu your want as long as the food is complementary to the most popular mixed drinks.  Guests who come to a cocktail party know that they are only there to snack, have a drink or two, and mingle.  Because of this, you can supply a wide variety of finger foods and be confident that everyone present will find something agreeable to them.

Here are some professional party planner’s tips on hosting an amazing cocktail party that everyone will remember and be talking about.

Tip #1 – You will need much more ice for your cocktail party than you think you will.  The standard rule of thumb is to have about a pound of ice per guest who will be in attendance.  However, I believe even a bit more is advisable.

Tip #2 – Different beverages are consumed from different glass styles.  Make sure that you have a large assortment of the appropriate glasses for your guests.  And, it is always a good idea to have many extras.  If you will be serving wine, it is a good idea to use wine glass charms so people will stick to using their same glass throughout the night.

Tip #3 – The most important part of your cocktail party planning is making sure you have enough supplies on hand.  And the most important of these supplies are your alcoholic beverages.  A good bar should be stocked with the ingredients for each of your friends’ favorite drinks, or as a basic level at least those used to make the most popular drinks of the day, plus beer and wine.

Tip #4 – If you do not know anything about mixing drinks, you can always enlist the skills of one of your friends or relatives to play bartender for the evening.  However, if you will be having a very large cocktail party then you might want to consider hiring a professional bartender for the night.   Many local catering services will have bartenders who can work for you at your party.  They are not terribly expensive and do a wonderful job.

Tip #5 – When you are hosting a party where alcohol is consumed, you should always offer food and coffee to your guests and make sure they have a designated driver to get them home safely.  Please do not ever let your guests drink and drive.  It’s not safe for them and the other people on the road.  And, it can also land you in jail if they get in an accident after drinking at your home.  It simply isn’t worth it!

As you can clearly see, hosting a cocktail party is not complicated and can offer you a wonderful excuse to have your friends and family over for an evening of adult fun.

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If your event is taking place in Albuquerque and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

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Austin has many clients in Albuquerque and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Albuquerque, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Albuquerque.

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The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Albuquerque is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Albuquerque.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Albuquerque and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Albuquerque that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Albuquerque.

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If your event is taking place in Tucson and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

Tucson Magician Austin Brooks is a Favorite with Companies and Private Events

Austin has many clients in Tucson and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Tucson, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Tucson.

Why is Austin the Best Magician in Tucson?

The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Tucson is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Tucson.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Tucson and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Tucson that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Tucson.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in Tucson.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

Austin Brooks is now available for comedy magic shows in Oklahoma City.  If you or your company is in need of a magician you can now bring Austin and his amazing magic show to your event.

If your event is taking place in Oklahoma City and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

Oklahoma City Magician Austin Brooks is a Favorite with Companies and Private Events

Austin has many clients in Oklahoma City and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Oklahoma City, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Oklahoma City.

Why is Austin the Best Magician in Oklahoma City?

The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Oklahoma City is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Oklahoma City.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Oklahoma City and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Oklahoma City that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Oklahoma City.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in Oklahoma City.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

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If your event is taking place in Louisville and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

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Austin has many clients in Louisville and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Louisville, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Louisville.

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The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Louisville is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Louisville.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Louisville and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Louisville that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Louisville.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in Louisville.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

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If your event is taking place in San Jose and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

San Jose Magician Austin Brooks is a Favorite with Companies and Private Events

Austin has many clients in San Jose and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in San Jose, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from San Jose.

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The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in San Jose is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in San Jose.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in San Jose and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in San Jose that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in San Jose.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in San Jose.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

Austin Brooks is now available for comedy magic shows in Portland.  If you or your company is in need of a magician you can now bring Austin and his amazing magic show to your event.

If your event is taking place in Portland and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

Portland Magician Austin Brooks is a Favorite with Companies and Private Events

Austin has many clients in Portland and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Portland, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Portland.

Why is Austin the Best Magician in Portland?

The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Portland is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Portland.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Portland and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Portland that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Portland.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in Portland.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

Austin Brooks is now available for comedy magic shows in Washington, DC.  If you or your company is in need of a magician you can now bring Austin and his amazing magic show to your event.

If your event is taking place in Washington, DC and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

Washington, DC Magician Austin Brooks is a Favorite with Companies and Private Events

Austin has many clients in Washington, DC and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Washington, DC, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Washington, DC.

Why is Austin the Best Magician in Washington, DC?

The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Washington, DC is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Washington, DC.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Washington, DC and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Washington, DC that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Washington, DC.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in Washington, DC.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

Austin Brooks is now available for comedy magic shows in Nashville.  If you or your company is in need of a magician you can now bring Austin and his amazing magic show to your event.

If your event is taking place in Nashville and you want the best magician around, there is really only one person to talk to: Austin Brooks.

Austin has been a world renowned magician for almost fifteen years. His credentials range from appearances on the big screen to authoring several books on the performance of magic. Austin’s expertise is rooted with an actual degree of magic from the famed Chavez College of Magic.

He is one of the youngest magicians to graduate and has gone on to be a mentor to some of the up and coming graduates of the college.

Nashville Magician Austin Brooks is a Favorite with Companies and Private Events

Austin has many clients in Nashville and they all agree, his magic show was the highlight of the event. Austin will give you the most incredible night of magic and comedy not only in Nashville, but in the entire world.  Discover for yourself as you watch the videos on this site, check out the testimonials page and view the numerous clients that have hired Austin in the past. You will notice there are quite a few from Nashville.

Why is Austin the Best Magician in Nashville?

The main difference between Austin and all of the other magicians in Nashville is simple. Austin brings a combination of comedy and magic unmatched by any other magician in Nashville.  Austin has performed in some of the top comedy clubs including  The Improv, Funny Bone and Laugh Factory. Austin has also  opened for star talent such as Kevin Nealon, Kathleen Madigan and Paula Poundstone.

On the magic side, Austin is known as one of the world’s top sleight-of-hand artists and magical performers. His magical talents have taken him all over America performing at some of the best venues in Nashville and for some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Austin is the only magician in Nashville that can offer you this kind of entertainment experience.

Imagine laughing hysterically one minute and being rendered speechless the next. That is the kind of experience Austin brings to your event. Austin has created several routines that involve the audience, making the magic very interactive.  It is because of this style and originality that Austin is a favorite at some of the best events in Nashville.

Austin Brooks is your best choice when you want to hire a magician in Nashville.

This is a strong statement but it is true. Austin is one of the few performers that customizes his show for each event and has the ability to pull it off. You want to cut your boss in half? Done! You want to do something special for the guest of honor? Austin will put something together just for you.

You get the idea. This approach guarantees a fresh show experience you and your guests will not soon forget.