37 Cocktail Appetizer Recipes for Your Next Boozy Bash

We've rounded up some of our favorite small bites to ensure you'll always have a snack in one hand and a drink in the other.

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Updated September 04, 2024
Overhead of a pastry-wrapped baked brie surrounded by crackers, grapes, fresh herbs, and chutney.

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You might think the most important part of a cocktail party is the booze, and with "cocktail" right there in the name, we can't say you're wrong. But we would argue the snacks are just as important, because as any responsible host knows, you need to make sure your guests have enough food to soak up all the alcohol.

Chips and salsa might suffice for a mundane gathering, but a more festive celebration calls for something bigger and better. From pâté made with chicken liver or cauliflower to baked brie and the ultimate shrimp cocktail, we've got all the recipes you need to throw the most delicious cocktail party possible.

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