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    • Jan 17
    • 2 min read

Disco Isn't Dead: Party Decoration Ideas and Recipes

Get ready to boogie down and revive the disco fever with a Disco Isn't Dead Party! Transport your guests to the glitzy and glamorous era of the '70s with dazzling decorations, funky music, and a menu that's as vibrant as the disco ball itself. Let's dive into the details of how to throw a disco-tastic bash that will have everyone on their feet.



The Decor

Shimmering Disco Ball Centerpieces

  • Purchase or craft mini disco balls and place them as centerpieces on tables.

  • Use string lights to create a dazzling display that mirrors the disco ball's sparkle.


Retro Vinyl Record Wall

  • Decorate a wall with vinyl records or create a collage using vinyl record sleeves.

  • Add LED strip lights for a neon glow reminiscent of the disco era.


Funky Dance Floor

  • Lay down a light-up dance floor or use retro-style checkerboard tiles for a classic disco vibe.

  • Scatter disco ball cutouts or confetti for an extra touch.


DIY Disco Ball Piñata

  • Create a disco ball piñata filled with candies and treats for a fun activity.

  • Hang it in a central location for guests to enjoy throughout the night.


The Food

Shrimp Cocktail:

  • Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Cocktail sauce

  • Lemon wedges

  • Steps:

  1. Boil shrimp until pink and opaque, then chill.

  2. Serve on a bed of ice with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.


Deviled Eggs with a Twist:

  • Ingredients:

  • 12 hard-boiled eggs

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Paprika for garnish

  • Steps:

  1. Cut eggs in half, remove yolks, and mix with mayo and mustard.

  2. Spoon mixture into egg whites and sprinkle with paprika.


Cheese Fondue:

  • Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Gruyère cheese, grated

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 1 cup dry white wine

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Steps:

  1. Rub fondue pot with garlic, add wine and lemon juice.

  2. Gradually stir in cheese until melted and smooth.


Pigs in a Blanket:

  • Ingredients:

  • Cocktail sausages

  • Crescent roll dough

  • Mustard for dipping

  • Steps:

  1. Wrap each cocktail sausage in crescent roll dough.

  2. Bake according to dough instructions and serve with mustard.


Fruit Kabobs:

  • Ingredients:

  • Assorted fruits (pineapple, strawberries, grapes)

  • Wooden skewers

  • Honey for drizzling

  • Steps:

  1. Thread fruits onto skewers and drizzle with honey before serving.


The Drinks


Disco Inferno Cocktail:

  • Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz blue curaçao

  • 1/2 oz grenadine

  • 1 oz pineapple juice

  • Ice

  • Steps:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine, and pineapple juice.

  2. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.


Funky Fizz Mocktail:

  • Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pineapple juice

  • 1/2 cup orange juice

  • Club soda

  • Orange slices for garnish

  • Steps:

  1. Mix pineapple and orange juice in a glass.

  2. Top with club soda and garnish with orange slices.



 

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