10 Tips for a Cocktail Party: Drinks, Glassware, and Garnishes

Discover 10 essential tips for hosting a memorable cocktail party, from drink selection and glassware to garnishes and ambience.

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10 Tips for a Cocktail Party: Drinks, Glassware, and Garnishes

Because Your Martini Deserves More Than a Sad Slice of Lemon

Planning to host a cocktail party with a moody speakeasy vibe or full rooftop glam? Success is all in the details: the theme, the drinks, the cocktail glasses, the garnishes, and if we’re being honest, how quickly your guests whip out their phones to snap a pic.

Luckily, OneDayOnly has your back with everything from barware and drink accessories to sleek hosting must-haves, all at prices that leave more budget for fun. Here are our 10 top tips to host a cocktail party that’s smooth, stylish, and seriously Instagram worthy.

1. Know Your Cocktails

Start with crowd-pleasers like mojitos, margaritas, and martinis - then spice things up with unique types of cocktails, such as daiquiri, moscow mule and espresso martini with a lemon twist.

Check OneDayOnly for daily deals on cocktail shakers, bar tools, and recipe books to level up your cocktail-making game.

2. Choose the Right Glassware

Presentation matters. Stock up on the right cocktail glasses for your menu:

OneDayOnly often features stylish glassware that looks boutique without the boutique price tag.

3. Master the Art of Garnishing

A melancholy lime slice? Not on our watch. Perfect your garnish and upgrade that visual appeal with:

You’ll find quirky garnish kits and fancy skewers on OneDayOnly, and they make great party favours too.

4. Slice It Like a Pro

Use a paring knife, channel knife, or vegetable peeler for cleaner, prettier citrus garnishes. Even a simple lemon twist can change the taste and scent of a drink when done right.

5. Set Up a DIY Cocktail Station

Let your guests have fun with a garnish bar and make their own cocktails. Think: bowl of citrus fruits, olives, rosemary, and mint, plus plenty of cocktail picks and napkins. It’s interactive, creates great content, and gives everyone a chance to try their hand and create their dream drink.

6. Elevate With Unique Ice

Go beyond boring ice cubes. Try flavoured ice with herbs or other cut fruits, or use ice moulds to create oversized spheres. Or crystal clear ice for a polished look.
OneDayOnly frequently features fancy silicone moulds and trays; keep an eye out before your party prep begins.

7. Think Taste and Style

Your garnish should complement the drink’s flavours, not compete with them. Zesty citrus pairs well with gin and vodka; egg white foam complements a sharp lemon rim; mint, citrus peel, and citrus wedges add freshness to just about anything.

Serve your drinks cold, beautifully garnished, and on a tray you also found at OneDayOnly.

8. Make It Personal

Name a signature drink after your group chat. Or give each guest a custom cocktail pick or glass charm. OneDayOnly often sells personalised party gear - a little detail that makes your event feel curated and cool with memorable charms.

9. Design an Inviting Bar Area

Organise your bar with designated zones:

Enhance the setup with decorative elements like candles or themed signage to create an inviting atmosphere.

10. Restock Like a Pro

Hosting more often? Build a mini home bar. OneDayOnly has a rotating cast of drinkware, decorations, tools, and entertaining kits at unbeatable prices. From good quality cocktail glasses to unique drink accessories, it’s your one-stop shop to look like you’ve been hosting for years.

Shake, Sip, Slay  

The secret to a memorable cocktail party? It’s in the details and the garnish. With the right mixers, fancy cocktail glasses, and clever hosting tips,  your cocktail party will be a memorable experience for all. Stock up on all your needs at OneDayOnly.

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