Forest Feast: Cocktail Party in the Woods

Last weekend we hosted some people from my husband’s work for a little late afternoon cocktail party. While Jack set up the bar on the deck, I put together some snacks. I didn’t have a lot of time, so I went for colorful and easy: crudite and several dips, cheeses garnished with fresh herbs, dates, sliced baguette, crackers, nuts, and fresh fruit. I also made a couple sheets of my Zucchini Puff Pastry Bites, which is always a crowd-pleaser. I filled my vintage bottles with different alcohols and mixers, each marked with tags. In addition to an ice bucket full of beer and Cultivate Wines (which I love for the company’s commitment to giving back), I mixed up some Berry Fizzes to pass out, each garnished with a cute paper straw. As the sun went down, we lounged on blankets and played bocce ball… overall, a dreamy and golden afternoon outdoors! *All photos and illustration by © Erin Gleeson and originally posted on The Forest Feast.