Instant party

Try any one of these quick party plans - we've paired just the right cocktails and appetizers, so your next impromptu party will be a resounding success.

Summer cocktail and snack

Summer cocktail and snack

Instant party: Impress your gal pals at your next soiree with this lychee slush cocktail and gourmet appetizer

Chatelaine

Nutty goat cheese bites and a grapefruit cocktail

Nutty goat cheese bites and a grapefruit cocktail

Instant party: Juicy grapes rolled in creamy chèvre make the perfect amuse-bouche. Serve with a pretty drink as you welcome guests

Chatelaine

Chic cosmo cocktail and toasted nuts recipe

Chic cosmo cocktail and toasted nuts recipe

Instant party: Vancouver's Shangri-La Hotel concocted this sexy and sweet-tart summer cocktail just for us

Chatelaine

Summery sangria recipe with toasted gorgonzola-walnut bites

Summery sangria recipe with toasted gorgonzola-walnut bites

Instant party: Take a sip of this fruit-filled cocktail – delicious paired with a cheesy toast snack – and imagine kicking back on a sunny Greek island

Chatelaine

How to throw a stress-free outdoor party in 5 easy steps

How to throw a stress-free outdoor party in 5 easy steps

Summer nights are made for impromptu gatherings. Here’s how to prep in advance without breaking a sweat.

Emma Reddington