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Why not try a new take on the old cocktail party? By stocking the pantry and making hors d'oeuvres ahead of time, you can pull off a festive affair in only an hour or two. This easy-for-the-hostess menu is ideal for an impromptu after-work party that's tucked between booked weekends.

~ beverage ~

~ appetizer ~

1. A Week Before: Shop for groceries. Make cheese balls and freeze them. Prepare gougere batter, pipe into rounds, and freeze. Stuff dates, wrap in bacon, and then freeze.
2. A Day Ahead: Freeze blood-orange slices. Fill ice cube tray with blood-orange juice, and freeze.
3. A Few Hours Before: Juice apple and make syrup for martinis; prepare punch. Roll cheese balls in coatings. Bake gougeres and wrapped dates.

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