15+ Appetizers and Cocktail Recipes For Your Next Adult Party
Are you ready for some creative party food ideas for adults? Here are 15 or more cocktail party food recipes, including easy appetizers and cocktails.
Today’s post is part of our monthly supper club series, and each month we share a full menu, including recipes for a themed party.
This month’s theme is Tropical Cocktail Party, and there are so many great recipe ideas.
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Supper Club Hawaiian-Themed Party
This month’s tropical theme was so much fun to decorate because you can let your imagination go wild with over-the-top decorating.
This month’s table is filled with cheap DIY projects and inexpensive tropical bling.
If you missed the table decorations, click to see all the details at Hawaiian-Themed Party for Adults.

In addition to the fun table decoration, you’ll need lots of cocktail party food ideas, appetizers, and cocktail recipes.
Let’s begin with the basic Supper Club Menu and Recipes.
Party Food Ideas For Adults
The menu and party food ideas for adults include a main course appetizer, several side hors d’oeuvre, a couple of fruity drinks, and, of course, a dessert.
Supper Club Menu
- Pina Colada Martinis
- Frozen Mojito’s
- Coconut Shrimp
- Tropical Grazing Board
- Pineapple Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups
- Tropical Trifle Desserts
When folks arrive at a tropical cocktail party, they are immediately served a refreshing and fruity cocktail. So let’s take a look at all the recipes.
Cocktail Recipes
Tropical Pina Colada Martini Recipe
This refreshing cocktail is easy to make with only a few ingredients. It looks as good as it tastes, and the drink is enhanced with a fresh fruit garnish.

Easy Frozen Mojito Recipe
A cool refreshing frozen cocktail with mint is perfect for a tropical party.

Cocktail Party Food Ideas – Heavy Appetizers
Preparing a few heavy appetizers is a good idea when planning food ideas for an adult party.
Easy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Combining seafood and coconut with a yummy dipping sauce will start your party off right. This easy recipe will surely be a favorite at all summer get-togethers.

Tropical Grazing Board
In addition, a grazing board filled with cheese, fruit, and veggies is always a good choice for finger food.
Everyone loves easy-to-pick-up food options while holding their favorite drinks.

Easy Pineapple Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups
This delicious Pineapple Chicken Salad is an excellent main dish appetizer served in phyllo cups. Although they are bite-sized, the ingredients are filling and delicious.

Mini Tropical Trifles
Top the evening off with a light keto dessert recipe. Small individual servings allow guests to mill around the party while enjoying their dessert.

Additional Recipes For Cocktail Parties
Here are some additional recipes that are perfect for a Tropical Cocktail Party
Great to prepare and have uncooked in freezer. Just pop as many as needed in the oven for an impromptu appetizer.
Easy Appetizer Recipe to make ahead of time.
Delicious and Easy - Great to have on hand for last minute entertaining.
Delicious Dessert Cocktail
Easy to make, low calorie, Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe
Easy Mini Ranch and Bacon Cheese Ball Pops on a pretzel stick
Delicious Main Dish Layered Salad Recipe. Make a Chicken Cobb Stacked Salad for a beautiful presentation.
Easy to make Poke Tuna Recipe Stack. A meal in one bite recipe that's simply delicious.

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These appetizers sound amazing!
Susan,
They are all so good.
All these recipes look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!
Stacy,
I agree. Thanks.
So many delicious recipe ideas! I think we need to host another cocktail party so I can try them all!
Anne,
I agree. That would be fun.
This all sounds delicious. What a wonderful party this would be.
Renae
I really appreciate this.
Yum! So many amazing-looking recipes. And perfect for summer. I can’t wait to try each one!
So many great recipes.