Ali Larter Shares 5 Tips for Summertime Entertaining

Photo Credit: Charley Gallay/WireImage for Cointreau Born out of shared passion for fresh flavors and spirited revelry, actor and “Kitchen Revelry” cookbook author Ali Larter teamed up with Cointreau this week to celebrate The Original Margarita at an event entitled ‘The Art of La Soirée’ at The Fig House in Los Angeles. The evening evoked the spirit of 1948 Acapulco and the creation of The Original Margarita, which was crafted with Cointreau by Margarita Sames. The event was highly interactive and demonstrated for guests how to artfully celebrate the summer season through fresh cocktails and unique food pairings, a concept that’s quite familiar for Larter, who has truly earned the title of hostess with the mostess thanks to her own, personalized high-end shindigs as well as her artful entertaining style. Here, the Pitch actress and L.A.-based lifestyle connoisseur shares five tips with Haute Living on how to throw the ultimate summertime soirée.

Photo Credit: Charley Gallay/WireImage for Cointreau

1.Cocktail: No soirée is complete without a good handcrafted cocktail. One of my go-to cocktails right now is the Original Margarita. I love how few ingredients are required, just Cointreau, blanco tequila and fresh lime juice. You can make the original recipe at home and for a twist, bring in a bit of heat with jalapeños for a spicy margarita. It’s a chic, summertime cocktail in a snap that’s an instant crowd-pleaser, elevating your party to a soirée.

 

2.Décor: Citrus is a big part of my cooking year-round, but during the warmer-weather months I brighten up my space with citrus in décor too. You can use them just about anywhere. I like to put citrus in tall glass vases, mix into my floral arrangements or in a bowl with a few leaves to add a touch of greenery. Not to mention – they can refresh a simple yet irresistible cocktail when the decorating is done.

Photo Credit: Wireimage for Cointrea