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How to Host a Flawless Cocktail Party

Take a break from the simple beer-and-wine gatherings and throw a fun cocktail party. Follow these simple tips to ensure your get-together is a hit.

place the bar in a location with ample room for people

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Placement Is Key

Survey your home, and place the bar in a location with ample room for people to approach it. Make yourself a drink, and then retreat. The bar generally determines an area of your home where people are going to congregate. Place your seating and food away from the bar area to alleviate congestion.

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