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Food & Drink > Cocktails Throwing an easy cocktail party!

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Let's Get Ready to Party: Cocktail Party Essentials

You recently quit your dead-end job, or you simply want to dress up and dazzle. Whatever the occasion, you can text your closest friends to come on over and enjoy an impromptu cocktail party.

Stock your fridge with the following basics, and you can be the celebrated host to your friends:

1. One bottle each of: tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, rum.
The first two spirits will take care of the guys who come over and wish to look tough by downing some strong drinks. Remember, this is a cocktail party, not a frat party, so avoid buying t...

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