If anyone knows how to have merriment on NYE , it ’s Andy Cohen .
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It ’s not a right New Year ’s Eve without dynamic duo Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper flirt with us on CNN’sNew Year ’s Eve Live , ringing in the approaching year with hilarious conversation ( and a spot of bubbly . ) As ending - of - the - year celebration prep start , we asked television host , Bravo producer , and author Andy Cohen how to be the best ( and most memorable ) server on the last evening of the year .
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1. Start the Party Later
Cohen urge start the Nox after than you ’d expect so invitee arrive fed , activated , and eager to party . Of naturally , you should have a spread of lighthors d’oeuvresor desserts , but bulge out the party after nine ensures full belly and ready - to - mingle Edgar Guest funneling in .
" set out your company a lilliputian after so you take the incumbrance off yourself of get to serve food . I say after nine , and then people will come with a full stomach , and you ’ll be ready with belittled Henry Sweet to snack on , " says Cohen .
As for desserts , consider chomp - size of it treat for node to grab and go as they bounce around to chit-chat . But if the kitchen is your oasis , a party with jazz ones is the pure time to vaunt your chef skills with adelicious spreadof your favorite collation .
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FRESCA Mixed
2. Stock Your Bar Cart
You never desire to run out of spirits , so Cohen suggest ensuring yourbar cartis packed with various feeling . As for his theme song cocktail , the reality video lecture show host usually attain for a can of Fresca to mix with his favourite liquor . After the effervescent tonic ’s launching ofFresca Mixed , a collection of quick - to - crapulence cocktail spritzes , Cohen could n’t help but partner up to boost an gentle boozing for NYE sip .
" My theme song cocktail for class has been Fresca and tequila , which I ’ve calledFresquila,“says Cohen . “I’ve had this for so many years . Fresca pairs so well with booze , and when Fresca announce the personal line of credit Fresca Mixed , it became my go - to because it truly already was . Serving it for New Year ’s is perfect because your Edgar Guest feel taken forethought of , it ’s easy on glass , and all you have to do is buy a bunch of eight - packs . "
3. Be Thoughtful with the Guest List
" Make a few surprises . Do n’t tell some of your acquaintance a few masses are coming so they can say , ' Guess who I hunt down into at this political party ' the next day . Hold back a few names and take in enough so it ’s merry , and confound a couple of wrenches , see what happen , " sound out Cohen .
One way to make a party memorable is to include a jar factor for your client . Whether it ’s go along the guest inclination hidden , setting up achampagne tower , or bringing out sparkler at midnight , everyone will leave with an exciting news report to tell ( and you ’ll acquire the new title of the in effect boniface around ) .
4. Load Up on Decor
" I call back New Year ’s Eve still class as the holidays . So I would get a lot of candy canes and disperse them everywhere . Everyone know seeing a candy cane at all time — they also can eat them , too — so twofold - function . I also think twinkly lights are always great , even if you plug away them in and throw them on a burnt umber table , it looks tremendous . " says Cohen .
The holiday time of year ends when you want it to . Keep your luminance up and stocking hung , andadd some sparklearound the house to get into the New Year ’s Eve liveliness . This can be achieved with silver and gold balloon , tinsel backdrop , or even lead light .
5. Make the Countdown Memorable
" Props make everything fun . Run around at 11:50 and get everyone hype up , manus stuff out . And twist the music down if you ’re following along on the television , " says Cohen .
Before NYE , amass the most extravagant , outrageous prop ( glitzy hat , luxurious crest , mammoth dark glasses , or party horns ) and prepare to hand them out for those final minutes of the class . And do n’t forget to relish in all you ’ve accomplished this class as you look forward to what next class bring !
