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20 tips for your best outdoor party

In the West, we can hike in January, picnic in March, and even celebrate Thanksgiving––at least partly––outdoors. Here are our ideas for year-round entertaining outside|written by Jess Chamberlain and Miranda Jones

Hot chocolate cocktail
Photo by Thomas J. Story

Warm up with a drink

19. And that nightcap? Brew some dark hot chocolate and serve it on a tray with add-your-own nut liqueurs and gourmet marshmallows. Our favorite combo: E. Guittard Grand Cacao Drinking Chocolate ($9) with Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur (about $30).

Get it: Spoon coffee mugs by CB2 ($16/set of 4).

Location: Design by Chad DeWitt (415/894-5102); landscape design by Patricia St. John (510/848-5673)


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