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12 Sophisticated Sips and Snacks for Your Oscars Party

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Not every category is a nail-biter at the Academy Awards! You're going to need sustenance (and booze!) to make it through the ceremony, and you can't go wrong with our party-ready cocktails and finger food.
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Honey-Sesame Popcorn

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No one will be able stop noshing on this popcorn gussied up with homemade honey caramel, fragrant sesame oil, and toasted black and white sesame seeds.

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Vanilla-Rum Colas

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Let your guests help themselves to next-level rum and cokes. A touch of pure vanilla extract and an orange or kumquat garnish make all the difference.

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No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Bars

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So much tastier than store-bought peanut butter cups, and thanks to the heart-shaped peanut butter swirls, way more beautiful, too.

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Champagne Fizz

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How else will you toast the Oscar winners from your living room? Candied ginger soaked in angostura bitters takes this champagne cocktail to new heights.

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Kettle-Chip Nachos

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We've improved on the classic movie-theater snack by switching out the mystery cheese sauce for super flavorful melted Gouda and blue cheese. Kettle chips, sliced jalapeno, sour cream, and snipped chives complete the dish.

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Cranberry Margarita

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This colorful, lip-smacking margarita relies on a homemade cranberry-lime simple syrup that can be made up to a week in advance.

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Soft Pretzels

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Making soft pretzels from scratch is easier than it looks and so worth the effort. The best part? They keep beautifully in the freezer and just need a quick thaw in the oven before serving.

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Cranberry-Ginger Shandy

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Homemade cranberry-ginger syrup is the star of this incredibly easy beer cocktail.

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Romesco-and-Bucheron Dip

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Not familiar with bucheron? It's a semi-aged goat cheese that holds its own when paired with bold romesco, the classic Spanish roasted red pepper and almond spread.

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Sherry Martini

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You only need five ingredients -- Lillet Blanc, vodka, amontillado sherry, angostura bitters, and orange peel -- for this sensational cocktail, which makes it easy enough to shake up to order.

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Sparkling Red-Wine Cocktails

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Combine Lambrusco with bourbon and a sparkling orange beverage like San Pellegrino or Orangina for a cocktail that's as refreshing as it is versatile. Finish with a cinnamon-sugar rim.

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