The Margarita is the most common of tequila-based cocktails, made with Triple Sec or other orange-flavored liqueurs, and lime or lemon juice, often served with salt on the glass rim. Silver or blanco tequilas are preferred for margaritas, though some will use reposados or 'gold' tequilas.Margarita is the Latin word for pearl and the Spanish word for daisy.

These zesty turkey meatball mini-sandwiches are healthier, bite-sized (O.K., maybe 2 or 3 bites) variations on the traditional meatball sub. This recipe would be perfect to serve at a casual cocktail party or get together. Leftovers keep well, so you can serve them on top of spaghetti for dinner the next night!

A few weeks ago I helped my girlfriend host a girls-only birthday party. Instead of serving a full dinner we did appetizers, wine, and a vodka cocktail. The cocktail — with a rosy-pink hue — was a definite crowd pleaser. I doubled the recipe, made the mixture in a pitcher, and shook two servings over ice.

How to have a last minute party, from start to finish - invite your friends, pull your groceries together for drinks and appetizers, tidy the house and you're set. Step-by-step instructions, recipes, and video to show you how to make excellent martinis.

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Mardi Gras is upon us. Be prepared to party hearty with these ten classic New Orleans cocktail recipes.