The first rule for planning a party is to send out your invites. Considering it&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Eve today, we are hoping the invites are already out, and we offer some last moment tips to rock the party.
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Tipple tips: If you plan to serve cocktails, keep it simple, says restaurateur and mixologist Gaurish Rangnekar. &ldquo;Cocktails such as mojito, whiskey sour and caipiroska, are easy to make and need just one of two additions to the alcohol. Lesser the ingredients, lesser the work,&rdquo; advises Rangnekar.
As for ordering your booze, the most popular alcohol seems to be vodka, whiskey and rum (in that order). So, for a party of approximately 30 people, one will need at least three to four bottles of vodka, three bottles of whiskey and two of rum. &ldquo;You can also buy a bottle of something like tequila to do shots for fun.
You can buy syrups from the market and do flavoured shots too,&rdquo; advises Rangnekar. The syrups can work well for creating non-alcoholic concoctions for teetotallers. Stock on ice &mdash; a warm drink results in cold guests.
Menu matters: While planning for food, order more of finger foods and appetisers than heavy dinner items. It&rsquo;s what gets consumed the most, as it is quick to eat, non-fussy, and can be popped in, while on the dance floor. After a few rounds of alcohol, few are in the mood to eat a greasy biryani.
The kids are here! If you&rsquo;re expecting kids, set up a section that will keep them engrossed, with either temporary tattoo booths, a film playing on the screen, balloons or even colouring books. Opt for colours that can be washed off the walls. Better safe than sorry: Keep first aid and medicines (such as antacids) to cure those who are heavy tipplers. Bottles will be broken; shots will be downed.
Theme: If you have kept a theme, make an effort to dress up accordingly, so even if the guests don&rsquo;t follow the theme, you end up keeping your end of the bargain.
Sound of music: Prepare your track list with your guest list in mind. Not everyone enjoys EDM, nor will everyone appreciate a night full of Bollywood tracks.

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