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Prepare to throw the PERFECT PARTY

PLAN AHEAD

Decide what drinks to serve well in advance to avoid running dry; assume guests will have two drinks during the first hour of the party, and one drink every hour after that. For a buffet, plan eight savoury and two to three sweet

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