12 Sophisticated Sips and Snacks for Your Oscars Party
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Honey-Sesame Popcorn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Homemade cranberry-ginger syrup is the star of this incredibly easy beer cocktail.
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Romesco-and-Bucheron Dip
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
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
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.