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    Home » Appetizers

    15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes

    Published: Dec 30, 2018 · Modified: Oct 3, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 7 Comments

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    Throwing a party for the holidays or another celebration? This list of 15 healthy cocktail party recipes will help you pull it all off effortlessly.
    15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes

    My idea of cocktail party recipes has changed over the years. When I was in college, inevitably most "cocktail parties" involved beer, shots made with some sort of throat-searing alcohol, bags of Doritos and boxes of takeout pizza. Most of my male friends would roll their eyes when the girls tried to elevate the party standards by bringing plates of hors d'oeuvres - stuffed mushrooms, bacon-wrapped scallops and and at least one spinach artichoke dip were always present. But you know what? The guys were always the ones crowded around the appetizer table, wolfing down all of the hors d'oeuvres. Roll your eyes all you want, boys. You know you loved our appies!

    These days, there's always a good reason for a cocktail party! Christmas, New Year's Eve, anniversary celebration, birthday bash, or just because it's a random Friday night in the middle of March. And I always walk away a happy host or guest if there's a lineup of healthy cocktail party recipes.

    Below are some of my favorite hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, many with make-ahead options. You could argue that cocktails shouldn't be included in a list of healthy recipes, but these particular cocktails are made with natural sweeteners and fruit juices. In my mind, they get a pass into the healthy category.

    Whether it's a cranberry kamikaze shot (something for the wilder party goers) or my favorite Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip, there's something here for everyone.

    15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes:

    Chili spiced shrimp with tails piled on a white plate. Bowl of yogurt sauce in background.
    Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
    Chili Lime Shrimp is a fantastic easy appetizer, but can also be served as part of a light dinner! Dip them into the savory cilantro yogurt sauce.
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    Raise a glass to the holidays with this Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail! 197 calories and 8 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
    Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail Recipe
    Raise a glass to the holidays with this refreshing and delicious Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail! Nothing but natural sweeteners in the syrup.
    Check out this recipe
    Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites
    These tasty and easy little phyllo bites are perfect for entertaining or healthy snacking.
    Check out this recipe
    Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt
    From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
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    Put a fresh spin a classic appetizer recipe with this Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip. Perfect for afternoon snacking or game day! 49 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #7layerdip #healthyappetizer
    Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip Recipe
    Put a fresh spin a classic appetizer recipe with this Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip. Perfect for afternoon snacking or game day! 49 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Check out this recipe
    Cut glass shot glasses filled with pink cranberry infused vodka, with lime wedges.
    Cranberry Kamikaze Shots or Cocktail Recipe
    Kick up your next cocktail or holiday party with these easy, festive cranberry kamikaze shots!
    Check out this recipe
    Hoisin mushroom mixture in mini phyllo cups on a blue flowered plate.
    Hoisin Mushroom Phyllo Shells Recipe
    These Hoisin Mushroom Phyllo Cups will disappear from the appetizer table in minutes! So much flavor packed into one little bite.
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    Hummus and Feta Cauliflower Bites…Great for healthy snacking or entertaining! 48 calories and 1 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP for 2 bites!
    Baked Hummus & Feta Cauliflower Bites
    Looking for something a little different for everyday snacking or Super Bowl entertaining? These baked cauliflower bites, with hummus and feta tucked inside should do the trick! 
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    3-Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Phyllo Turnovers Recipe
    Brie cheese and cranberry sauce are tucked into phyllo dough to make irresistibly flaky and cheesy appetizer turnovers. 58 calories
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    Pink Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
    There’s no fake stuff in this drink…all fresh juices!
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    Mini Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
    This fun and light mini spinach and artichoke stuffed potatoes recipe is perfect for cocktail parties at any time of the year!
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    Curry Spiced Nuts with Dried Cherries
    These curry spiced nuts will take you 7 minutes from start to finish. The tart cherries add wonderful flavor and health benefits to this tasty snack!
    Check out this recipe
    Skinny Pesto Pizza Crostini
    These easy, make-ahead appetizers will be the hit of the party. Pizza crostini are topped with pesto and plenty of veggies.
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    Fresh Orange Moscow Mule Recipe
    Give your Moscow Mules a fresh taste of citrus! This refreshing cocktail is great served any time of the year.
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    There is a wonderful balance of sweet and savory in these Roasted Grape and Ricotta Phyllo Cups. The perfect appetizer bites! 57 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
    Roasted Grape & Ricotta Phyllo Cups
    There is a wonderful balance of sweet and savory in these Roasted Grape and Ricotta Phyllo Cups. The perfect appetizer bites! 57 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
    Check out this recipe

    This post was originally posted on December 9, 2016, and was updated on September 26, 2019.

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      1. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.

        December 11, 2016 at 10:27 pm

        So many amazing looking recipe to try! Great round-up!

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      2. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        December 10, 2016 at 4:45 pm

        I'll be making those Chili Lime Shrimp and mushroom cups asap! Everything on this list looks amazing! mmm those drinks though...mmm I might have to make those too!

        Reply
      3. Jen @ The Weary Chef

        December 10, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        This is a great round up! Love each of these recipe!

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      4. Erin @ The Speckled Palate

        December 10, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        I'm all for cocktail parties these days, too, because they're definitely an upgrade from the stuff we did in college. 😉 And those Cranberry Prosecco Cocktails look so darn festive and delicious. I can imagine a party featuring these recipes would be a hit!

        Reply
      5. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet

        December 09, 2016 at 7:58 pm

        Great roundup, so many terrific options!

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      6. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie

        December 09, 2016 at 3:07 pm

        These all look so yummy! I want to try them all!

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      7. Michelle | A Latte Food

        December 09, 2016 at 9:13 am

        This is such a fabulous round up! It's always so good to have plenty of appetizer recipes on hand!

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