Poker Night Theme Party Ideas

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With Halloween on the table this month Poker Night plays out to be a great theme for a gangster style, casino or Monte Carlo Halloween party. Party planning could range from simple to extravagant depending upon the number of guests invited. With the purchase of poker chips and cards all you need is a good game to get the party started. Go Monte Carlo style with glitz, glamour and luxury making the night a black tie affair. Take the casino route with multiple table games available to guests. A gangster theme gives guests the opportunity to dress in the fashion of Al Capone, the characters of The Godfather or more modern versions such as The Sopranos. Once the style has been chosen a few drinks are in order. Serve up rounds of these great cocktails and you’re sure to have a ‘full house’.

Ante – Robert Hess

1-3/4 ounce Calvados or Apple Brandy

3/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

1/2 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

1 dash Classic Bitters

Combine in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Robert Hess created a lovely cocktail that touches upon classic style. Ante retains lush color and rich character. Dubonnet reaches out first in flavor, but then the brandy character caresses the palate with substantial strokes of layered personality. Ante is quite the cocktail. Though the cocktail didn’t last long enough in the glass to test my theory, I’m certain this one would be just as delicious if it sat warming to room temperature when the games begin. After all poker is all about bluffing and one can’t do that with a glass in one hand all the time!

Casino – Robert Hess

2 ounces Gin

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1/8 ounce Lemon Juice

1/8 ounce Maraschino Liqueur

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Combine in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cherry.

Gin lovers will love this one, because Casino primarily tastes of gin with a little bitter zing and Maraschino liqueur flair just barely wafting off the back end. The great thing about that is Casino definitely won’t distract from the primary focus; poker. This drink recipe gives a minor variation to remotely flavored martini without all the sugary fuss. The cherry garnish possibly adds too much girlish charm for such a ‘manly’ game, so do away with it if it’s too much to deal with, but the small amount of flavor does add to the flavor layering. Besides, if you lose the round you can always make a side bet on how fast you can tie that cherry stem.

Another great cocktail to keep in mind while betting the house; Lady Luck found in the recent Twilight Zone recipe pairing post. Lady Luck combines Armagnac, pear liqueur and champagne. The Twilight Zone theme would also be a fantastic Halloween theme party this holiday season.

Monte Carlo – Robert Hess

2-1/4 ounces Rye Whiskey

3/4 ounce Benedictine

1 dash Classic Bitters

Place liquids in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into a cocktail glass.

The Robert Hess Monte Carlo taste will vary in degrees depending on which Rye Whiskey you choose. I happened to try Sazerac Rye. The flavor of the cocktail turned out deep in spice and leaned heavily toward the sweet side, sticking in the back of the throat a little. However the color is terrific. It’s difficult to go wrong with spirits such as Rye Whiskey or Benedictine. The ratios of this mix just need a little fine tuning for my particular palate, but that is the sporting nature of cocktail creation. There is nothing sacred about a recipe where your particular taste is concerned. Tweak it to your own liking.

What’s poker, anteing up and betting the house without quoting from the Godfather: ‘In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.’ – Calo

Corleone – Ryan Magarian

5 White Grapes

1-1/2 ounce Gin

1/2 ounce Grappa

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

3/4 ounce Simple Syrup

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1 dash Orange Bitters

White Grape Garnish

Muddle grapes in bottom of mixing glass. Add in remaining liquid ingredients. Add ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sliced grape resting on rim of glass.

The Capone

3 ounces Templeton Rye Whiskey

1 ounces Grand Marnier

Splash of Champagne

Dash of Bitters

Combine Templeton Rye, bitters & Grand Marnier in shaker. Shake well, strain in martini glass. Float champagne & garnish with lemon twist.

Templeton Rye is fabulous served neat, but I made my getaway with The Capone. Who could resist Templeton Rye Whiskey, Grand Marnier and champagne? A combination such as this is downright dastardly and yet splendid! Templeton Rye is definitely “The Good Stuff.” Templeton Rye has succeeded in blending the history of this original American spirit into the whiskey itself. There is warmth, sentiment and flavor of the past within this particular spirit.

Nightwatch – Robert Hess, 2006

1 ounce Gin

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/4 ounce Absinthe

Combine in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Monte Carlo

1/2 measure Gin

1/4 measure Lemon Juice

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Champagne

1/4 measure Crème de Menthe

Mint Leaf Garnish

Stir gin and lemon juice in mixing glass with ice. Strain into champagne flute. Top with champagne, leaving room for crème de menthe. Carefully drizzle crème de menthe over the top. Garnish with mint leaf.

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The winner takes all in Monte Carlo. This green hued cocktail could double for holiday themed parties or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but the name lends itself well to poker night and betting the house. Crème de Menthe is subtle with a wee bit of tartness of the citrus settling the sweetness score. Gin does not carry through in the least as it is outshined by the other multi-layered flavors. Savor winning in style with a celebratory toast of champagne with this bubbly version Monte Carlo.

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You really can’t top a casino night when it comes to themed parties. It’s a great chance to throw yourself straight into the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo or the wild vibrancy of Las Vegas without ever having to travel. If you decide that a Poker or Casino themed party is the one for you this Halloween then there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind to make sure your party hits the jackpot.

First off, pick your theme. High society Montecarlo, Al Capone style gangster theme or casino theme with poker tables and casino games a plenty. If you’re hosting any type of casino party it’s essential you know what you’re doing. Check out this site to get yourself acquainted with the casino experience. You may even want to give your guests a shot on one of the virtual tables to win real cash live!

Next, prepare your cocktail menu. These casino themed cocktails will have you winning big on the party stakes!

Ritz Fizz

Fancy putting on the ritz? Well, this cocktail will have your guests feeling like a million dollars. Made with champagne it offers a touch of class to the proceedings.

Amount Ingredients

0.5 measure Disaronno amaretto

0.5 measure Blue Curaçao

0.5 measure Lime Juice

Top up Champagne

Ante Cocktail

This rich and sophisticated twist on a classic is the perfect accessory to bring with you to the poker table. No we’re not bluffing. It really is worth betting on.

AmountIngredients

2 measures Calvados or Apple Brandy

1 measure Dubonnet Rouge

0.5 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1 dash Classic Bitters

If you’re a fan of Brandy check out this unique blend hailing from Greece

Lady Luck

Will Lady Luck be on your side at Poker Night?

Amount Ingredients

2 measures Hendricks Gin

1 measure Blue Curaçao

Top up Orange Juice

High Roller

Are you cut out to be a high roller? A martini glass is the ultimate suave casino accessory. Why not fill yours with a High Roller?

Amount Ingredients

1 measure Hendricks Gin

0.5 measure Triple sec

0.5 measure Apricot Brandy

1 measure Nolly Prat Dry

Monte Carlo

It really wouldn’t be fair to have a casino themed cocktail list without the Monte Carlo. We’ve shown it in a high ball glass but for added sophistication, why not serve it in a flute? Bring the glamour with this champagne cocktail fit for winner.

Amount Ingredients

0.5 measure Gin

0.25 measure Lemon Juice

0.25 measure Crème de Menthe

Top up Champagne

If rum based cocktails are the jackpot for you then grab some advice here on how to make the perfect Mai Tai. This cocktail is so versatile that it fits as perfectly in the casino as it does on the beach.