Happy Hour at Home : 100 Recipes for Snacking and Sipping with Friends - Elizabeth Van Lierde

Happy Hour at Home : 100 Recipes for Snacking and Sipping with Friends - Elizabeth Van Lierde

Elizabeth Van Lierde

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Published 15 October 2026

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  • Pages · 256 pages
  • Publication Date · 15/10/2026
  • Genre · Cookery dishes & courses
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Happy Hour at Home is the ultimate invitation to celebrate everyday moments, holidays, and special gatherings with 100 fresh, inspired recipes for cocktails, mocktails, and flavorful bites to share. It's a modern celebration of the rituals and recipes that bring people together. With show-stopping drinks-spanning spirited cocktails, wine spritzers, and zero-proof mocktails-paired with simple, irresistible nibbles, this book unlocks the secrets to great hosting and joy-filled evenings at home. The chapters cover it all: crowd-pleasing party spreads for holidays, creative blender drinks, tequila-fueled favorites, and elegant wine-based cocktails, plus an inventive collection of easy apps, skewers, and sweet treats for every palate and gathering style. Bursting with approachable recipes like Passionfruit Margarita with Tropical Foam, Champagne Tower, Pineapple Wine Cocktail, and Brown Butter Sweet Potato Fries, each chapter is packed with smart tips, party pairings, and lively features-think game night guides, garnish etiquette, batch cocktail strategies, and barware how-tos. The book's vibrant visuals and warm, encouraging voice will inspire readers to shake, stir, and share memorable moments, no matter the occasion. Whether hosting a big celebration, enjoying a cozy night in, or gathering friends for a spontaneous toast, Happy Hour at Home is your go-to guide for creating joy, connection, and delicious memories-all without leaving your kitchen.

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