Throwing a cocktail party can be a great way to let off some steam with friends and coworkers, but you're better off avoiding ...

You don’t need to close your eyes to picture it: the hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, soft music in the background punctuated by laughter here and there. Cocktail receptions are a ...

This story first appeared in the July 1974 edition of Esquire. The author, Alec Waugh, was a British novelist and brother to the writer Evelyn Waugh. Alec died in 1981 at the age of 83. You can read ...

Is there a platonic ideal for a medium-sized gathering of people? The cocktail hour has plenty to recommend it, including a lack of fixed seating and the ability to dazzle guests with a good drinks ...