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Easy-to-replicate cocktail party ideas from the Purcell sisters.

THE MENU:
Beef Tenderloin and Pearl Onion Skewers
Wild Mushroom Tartlets
Smoked Trout Spread
Chilled Asparagus Spears with Lemon Dipping Sauce
Lemon-Glazed Pecans

THE SIGNATURE COCKTAILS:
Champagne Cocktails, Nelson’s Blood and French 75

THE PARTY: The Make-Your-Own-Martini Party

THE MENU: 
Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Two Ways Seared Tuna and Cucumber Brochettes
Sun-dried Tomato and Ricotta Torte Trio
Fennel-Spiced Cauliflower Florets
piced Bar Nuts

THE SIGNATURE COCKTAILS: Choose from among: Pear-tini, Bourbon-tini, Lemon-tini, and Maui-tini

THE PARTY: He Said, She Said: A Soiree Where the Sexes Square Off

THE MENU:  
Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Mayo
Chicken and Red Onion in Phyllo Cups
Top-Your-Own New Potatoes
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
Wasabi-Crusted Peas

THE SIGNATURE COCKTAILS: The Archie and The Edith