Alrighty… time to get jazzed up about the 2025 Oscars this Sunday, Cakies! We thought this gorgy Oscars party shoot would make superb inspiration for those of you entertaining your pals in honor of the 97th Academy Awards. The nominees have been announced, so we put them into a nifty ballot that you can download right here, print and share with friends during the big night. Now, here’s everything you need to serve up a luxe bubbly bar your guests will love!
Right?! If this isn’t a recipe for a smash-hit party, we’re not sure what is.
This is actually a pretty manageable party theme. Grab a few (or 10) bottles of champagne and gather a handful of complementary syrups and liquors for mixing. Then add a few yummy garnishes and you’ve got a sparkly party on your hands.
Soak a sugar cube in bitters in the glass, then topping with bubbly. Or just add a splash of fruit-based liquor to your champagne for a DIY Royale. Here are a few more Oscar cocktail ideas:
Oscar-Worthy Cocktails
A signature cocktail adds a festive flair to your party. Here are a few star-studded options:
- The Golden Glamour: A bubbly mix of Champagne, elderflower liqueur, and a gold sugar rim.
- Red Carpet Royale: Pomegranate juice, vodka, and a splash of Prosecco.
- Hollywood Old Fashioned: A classic whiskey old fashioned with an orange twist.
- The Starlet Spritz: Aperol, sparkling wine, and soda water garnished with an orange slice.
- Mocktail Option – Starlight Fizz: Sparkling water, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime served in a coupe glass.
- Blackberry Bellini: Champagne, blackberry purée, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Raspberry Royale: Champagne, Chambord (raspberry liqueur), and fresh raspberries.
- Classic French 75: Champagne, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Sara whipped up Pumpkin Gingersnap Trifle, Almond Date Truffles, Chocolate Peppermint Molten Cake, and a yummy cheese and fruit platter. Here are some other fun food ideas:
Easy & Elegant Oscar-Worthy Bites
A mix of small, sophisticated snacks keeps guests satisfied without the fuss of a sit-down meal:
- Truffle Popcorn: Elevate classic popcorn with a drizzle of truffle oil and Parmesan.
- Mini Caprese Skewers: Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Smoked Salmon Blinis: Mini pancakes topped with smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and dill.
- Brie & Fig Crostini: Toasted baguette slices with brie cheese and fig jam for a sweet-savory bite.
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: An easy yet glamorous dessert perfect for the occasion.
And we created a few sparkly party details to make sipping during the show even more fun.
Just like the nominees on your Oscars ballot, you gotta have options! Our bubbly bar featured lots of flavors and adornments throughout.
Fun Activities for the Night
- Ballot Betting: Have guests vote on the winners—whoever gets the most right wins a prize.
- Best Dressed Contest: Encourage guests to dress like their favorite nominees or in full Hollywood glam.
- Oscars Bingo: Create bingo cards with common award-show moments (e.g., “Winner cries,” “Long speech,” “Unexpected upset”).
- Speech Time Drinking Game: Take a sip every time someone thanks their family or gets cut off by music.
Pretty, pretty, right? We’d love to actually attend this Oscars party. Anyone else out there throwing one?
Download our 2025 Oscars ballot HERE.
Shop Oscar party HERE.
And find more party ideas here. Happy planning!
Photography: Erin Hearts Court / Flowers: Brown Paper Design / Desserts: Sprouted Kitchen
