No clever hostess is born overnight. In this topsy-turvy world, even the best hostess can use a little help. My favorites:

Esquire's Handbook for Hosts, 1953
Entertaining is fun! Dorothy Draper, 1941
The Seventeen Book of Etiquette & Entertaining, Enid A. Haupt, 1963
The Standard Bartender's Guide, Patrick Gavin Duffy, 1933

The key to a good party is plenty of booze! Cross the 12-steppers off your list and let the good times roll! Start your party off right with a few fancy cocktails from The Standard Bartender's Guide. And since every party needs a theme, I've chosen...

Each sassy recipe is accompanied by an equally sassy girlie cocktail glass from my collection.

Beauty Spot > Between-the-Sheets > Bosom Caresser > Chorus Lady > Fallen Angel

Hanky-Panky > Lady Be Good > Maiden's Blush > Merry Widow > Naked Lady

Platinum Blonde > Saucy Sue > Scarlett O'Hara > Soul Kiss > You Never Know