As cinephiles all over the world get ready for Hollywood’s biggest night, we’ve gathered some of the best ideas to throw and Oscars viewing party for the ages. From amazing appetizers to deliciously glamourous drinks, your guests won’t want to leave when the show ends! Another good idea to make things more exciting is to have either Oscar ballots or a pool (don’t forget to check our predictions for that). Check out all the fun things you can do to celebrate the 88th edition of the Academy Awards:
Star-worthy Appetizers
Flavored Popcorn: Movies and popcorn are the ultimate match made in cinema heaven, so why not try different kinds of popcorn and maybe offer them in small bowls your guests can choose from. Check out 50 versions of the snack right here!
Martha Stewart's Mini Croque Monsieurs: These Parisian comfort food classics are not only super easy to make but are also cute canapé versions which will satisfy your guests no doubt. Use star cutters for the occasion. Check them out!
Comida Kraft’s Coconut Shrimp: This tropical idea is not only crunchy and delicious, it comes with a sweet and spicy sauce for dipping! Beware; it might be the most popular appetizer of the party.
Country Living’s Lemon Goat-Cheese Dip: This appetizer is easy to make, easy to serve and very easy to enjoy. Wow your guests with this Mediterranean zesty dip and forget about the stress! Try it here.
Glamorous Cocktails
Basil Hayden's Golden Spice
Ingredients: 1 part Basil Hayden's Bourbon, Sparkling Apple Juice
Directions: Add Basil Hayden's Bourbon to a champagne flute. Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling apple juice. Garnish with a sliced apple
The Old Hollywood
Ingredients: 1 oz. Amaro Lucano, 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice, 2 oz San Pellegrino Limonata, Bisol Jeio Prosecco, Lemon wheel for garnish, Ice
Directions: Mix Lucano, fresh lemon and San Pellegrino. Add 3 1/2 oz. mix to wine glass, fill with ice, top with prosecco, and garnish with two lemon wheels
James Bond Martini (The Vesper)
Ingredients: 3 ounces Gordon’s gin, 1 ounce vodka, 1/2 ounce Kina Lillet, Green olives or twist of lemon peel
Directions: Shake (don't stir) the gin, vodka, and Lillet with ice; then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with green olives or lemon peel.
SIMI Nominee Cab-Berry Cocktail Recipe (makes 1 pitcher)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup halved strawberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 (750 ml) bottle SIMI Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- ½ cup of SIMI Cab-Berry Syrup *recipe below
- 1 cup sparkling water or soda
- 1/2 cup vodka
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together and let stand in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator before serving
*For the SIMI Cab-Berry Syrup
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds mixed blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 bottle SIMI Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Durections:
- Rinse the berries and drain well. Place in a large saucepan with the sugar, and crush. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Add the wine, and stir to combine. Store in the refrigerator for two hours, or as long as overnight.
- Strain the wine-fruit puree through a sieve, capturing the syrup in a bowl.
- Bring the finished syrup to a boil.
The French 75 (a la Cassablanca)
Ingredients: 1 lemon, 1 1/2 oz. gin, 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz. simple syrup, 1 cup ice cubes, 2 oz. dry sparkling wine (such as brut Champagne) chilled.
Directions: Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled Champagne flute, and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Dress Code
Who has time to wait for Halloween when you can dress up all year long! Take a look at the nominees and have your guests wear costumes based on the list!
Oscar Ballots/Pool
Get a hold of these free, printable Oscar ballots for your guests with which you can either play a betting, a drinking game or make a pool by asking everyone to put in some money and then the person with the most right guesses takes it all!
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