A great cocktail party is a gift to your guests - and Cocktail Parties makes giving that gift more enjoyable than ever.

Packed with almost 70 fail-proof recipes for contemporary appetisers and refreshing drinks, this book explains how to make your affair work for any space, budget and occasion - whether indoor or out, intimate or bustling, elegant or impromptu. You'll find festive ideas and serving tips, plus step-by-step work plans and dozens of gorgeous photographs that illustrate how to bring your party to life with the right balance of simple style and splashy elegance.

Let this year-round guide inspire you to entertain with confidence and ease.