Ideas for Hosting a Chic Chocolate and Cocktails Party

If you are a chocolate-loving enthusiast who has a home chocolate fountain, then consider using it at your next cocktail party.  Even if you're hesitant about planning a cocktail party, read this article to experience how easy and fun a chocolate and cocktails party will be to host!

Choosing a Signature Cocktail for a Chocolate Infused Cocktails Party

A chocolate fountain cocktail party must involve inspirational drinks. What type or types of cocktails will most complement your rich chocolate for chocolate fountains? You could choose one type of drink to serve everyone, ask your friends to bring their favorite alcoholic cocktail ingredient, or simply have a variety of options if you happen to have a well-stocked bar.

Choosing one drink as your signature drink and theme will not only cut down on your expense, but could be a fun way to experiment. For example, if you want to have a chocolate and champagne cocktail party, ask your friends to bring a bottle of bubbly, and you can provide a variety of additives. Kir Royales, which incorporate champagne mixed with raspberry liqueur, would taste delicious alongside chocolate dipped treats. You could also offer different flavors of fruity liqueurs, as well as fresh fruit to add to guests' champagne creations. Encourage everyone to experiment with different combinations, and soon you'll have a list of new champagne cocktails and happy guests filled with chocolate covered delights and cocktails.

Cocktails could also translate to wine, and you could stock up on various bottles of French white or red wine, for example, depending on the type of chocolate for chocolate fountain you choose, or ask your guests to bring their favorite bottle for sharing. You could also highlight one type of alcohol, such as vodka or rum, and either ask friends to bring a favorite accompaniment or provide an array of mixers to create new cocktail sensations.

Choosing Dipping Treats for Your Chocolate Fountain

Once you have decided on the type of cocktails you want to serve, it's time to choose the evening's dipping treats. Fresh fruit platters are always delicious when dipped in chocolate and will complement any cocktail. You could also buy an angel food cake and cut it into bite size pieces, as well as set out mini vanilla cookies, mini chocolate chip cookies, and perhaps a cheesecake that you slice into bite size servings. As long as you balance the desserts with the fruit for chocolate dipping, your selections won't overwhelm your cocktails.  With these ideas, your chocolate cocktail party will be a hit!