Host a Cocktail Party Al Fresco

At the risk of overstating a point, I believe most summer parties should be held outdoors whenever the weather allows. That goes for cocktail parties too. Light a few tiki torches, put some speakers around your patio, and take the party outside. Since the party is mainly drinks and hors d'oeuvres, with an occasional sweet tossed in for fun, the menu is simple to plan and prepare. Try some of the menu choices on this cocktail party menu, or turn to these easy summer hors d'oeuvres, and you'll find yourself wondering why you never tried this before.