Glitterati, couture gowns, and drop-dead gems—watching the stars come out for the annual Academy Awards gives viewers the chance for a close-up of the rich and famous, and the perfect excuse to toss a star gazing party for your best crew.
Naturally, no Oscar-watching party would be complete without blockbuster bubbly, winning wines or cool cocktails. Before the curtain rises Sunday evening, take a stroll through your favorite party organizer—Spec’s!
You’ll be treated like red carpet royalty. And we’ll help you pull together a marquee menu that will earn you such applause, you’ll be asked to do a sequel next year!
Walk of Fame
1 bottle Chardonnay
4 oz triple sec
8 oz cranberry juice
12 oz lemon-lime soda
Orange slices for garnish
In a pitcher half-filled with ice cubes, pour the chilled Chardonnay. Add triple sec, cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda and stir. Divide into 4 glasses, garnish with an orange slice and serve.
Roll The Credits
6 oz bourbon
4 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz simple syrup
1 tbsp lime juice
4 slices jalapeño
Splash of seltzer
In a bar glass, muddle lime juice, jalapeño, and simple syrup. Add pomegranate juice, bourbon and shake well. Strain into a tall ice filled glass, and top with seltzer.
