A great cocktail party is a gift to your guest — and Williams-Sonoma Cocktail Parties makes giving that gift more enjoyable than ever. Packed with almost 70 fail-proof recipes for contemporary appetizers and refreshing drinks, this book explains how to make your affair work for any space, budget, and occasion — whether indoor or out, intimate or bustling elegant or impromptu. You'll find festive ideas and serving tip, plus step-by-step work plans and dozens of gorgeous photograph that illustrate how to bring your party to life with the right balance of simple style and splashy elegance. Let this year-round guide inspire you to entertain with confidence and ease.