From the best-selling author of Everyday Entertaining, this essential guide for hosting happy hour at home features 100 recipes for stylish cocktails, clever mocktails, and tasty bites that transform everyday moments into something worth toasting. Consider this your invitation to celebrate a much-loved social ritual with flair and fun! From a last-minute get-together for drinks and apps on the patio, a girls' night made extra special, or a casual Friday cocktail gathering that evolves into a full-on snacking party--this cookbook unlocks the secrets to great hosting and joy-filled evenings with friends.
In these pages, you'll find themed occasions that cover it all, from fancy drinks and bites inspired by your favorite hotel bar to crowd-pleasing party spreads for holiday time to Aperol-fueled spritzes for aperitivo hour:
- Apericena: La Dolce Vita Margarita; Spicy Rigatoni; Summer Sangrigio
- Meet Me at the Cabana: Citrusy and Spicy Poke; The Fauxjito; Pineapple Coconut Loaf Cake
- Girls' Night Out: Golden Girl Elixir; Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza; Not-So-Dirty Shirley
- Holiday Hideaway: Ricotta-Pesto Stuffed Shells with Marinara; Santa's Spritz; Cranberry Orange Pastry
Each party features a collection of easy-to-prepare apps, snacks, sweets, and, of course, delicious drinks with and without alcohol. Whether bringing friends together to mark a seasonal celebration, enjoying a cozy night in, conjuring a beach cabana vibe, or sharing an end-of-week toast, Elizabeth Van Lierde has created your go-to guide for creating joy, connection, and delicious memories--all without leaving your house!
