Entertaining Like a Starlet: Cocktails

Now that we've discussed how to prep for a Starlet party, we can take a look at what to serve. No matter what type of party a Starlet is throwing, you can be sure there will be cocktails.  Now every Starlet has her favorite cocktails, but for a party she will generally choose classic cocktails (think Mad Men) that have simple ingredients. 

A Starlet will rarely hire a bartender no matter how big the party, but, if she has a leading man in her life (whether it be a husband, boyfriend, or gay best friend) she will usually leave him in charge of mixing drinks. 

Bonus Points if he looks like Don Draper

She will also have a bar area with all the tools necessary to make libations, as well as a cabinet or cupboard with variety of glasses.  She may even collect vintage cocktail glasses and likes to mix and match so guests each have a unique glass (that way everyone knows which glass is theirs). 

Also note: when purchasing liquor and juices (never a pre-mix, always go fresh), plan on one cocktail per person per hour…. and plenty of champagne!

Here are some classic cocktail options….

Vodka Martini

 

1 1/2 oz vodka

3/4 oz dry vermouth

Shake vodka and vermouth together with several ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with an olive and serve.

 

 

Whisky Sour

 

2 ounces rye or blended whiskey

3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon superfine sugar or simple syrup

Slice of orange or lemon (or both) and a maraschino cherry

Shake the whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar vigorously with ice; then strain over ice into a chilled cocktail glass, Old Fashioned glass, or highball glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon slice (or both) and a maraschino cherry.

Tom Collins

 

2 ounces gin

 Juice from half a lemon

 1 teaspoon superfine sugar

 4 ounces cold club soda

 Slice of lemon and a maraschino cherry

Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar with ice, then pour into a chilled collins glass filled with ice.

Add club soda and garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry.

Sidecar

1 1/2 oz Rémy Martin VSOP cognac

3/4 oz Cointreau

3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a sugar-rim.

 

Cointreau has a variety of versions of their Rickeys.  You can pick whichever one suits your party theme

 

.. and if your party has a Mexican or Summertime theme, you can choose from Cointreau’s selection of Margaritas

Stay tuned for fabulous food for entertaining at home!

Kisses

Sarah

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