Raise A Glass To Hollywood: Sip The 2025 Oscars Official Cocktails

As Hollywood's brightest stars prepare to walk the red carpet at the Dolby Theater this Sunday, you can roll out the red carpet at home with an unforgettable Oscars watch party.

With a little planning and a touch of glam, you can toast alongside the stars and celebrate the 2025 Oscars in style.

"Oscar buzz is palpable in Los Angeles right now and you know what that means? Time to plan your at-home viewing parties," cocktail and entertaining expert Paul Zahn told "Good Morning America."

Zahn, a Los Angeles-based TV host who has crafted events and cocktails for Hollywood heavyweights including Fergie and Pitbull, shared his top tip for party planning. "My first piece of advice is come up with a theme," he suggested.

He recounted a recent conversation with Chef José Andrés at the Cayman Cookout, where Andrés suggested building a menu around a food-focused film. "[Andrés] mentioned Como Agua Para Chocolate and shared some great food items," Zahn said.

Celebrity chefs including Emeril Lagasse and his son EJ, Top Chef host Kristen Kish, and three Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin also offered their suggestions for Oscars Sunday dishes, demonstrating that a well-curated menu is just as important as the décor.

For drinks, Zahn recommended greeting guests with a trendy Espresso Martini, but with a twist.

"Add some chocolate elements to it. I would dial back the Kahlua Coffee Liqueur and add in some Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur," he advised. "You can also shave some chocolate on top for that extra A-list vibe."

To end the night on a sweet note, Zahn proposed a simple yet elegant dessert. "Pour some chocolate liqueur on ice cream in a martini glass. This simple sweet treat is a great way to close out any Oscar soirée," he suggested.

To make the A-List Chocolate Espresso Martini, combine 1.5 parts vodka (Absolut Vanilla), 3/4 part Mozart Chocolate Cream, 1/4 part Kahlua, and 1 part freshly brewed espresso. Chill the mixture and garnish it with shaved chocolate.

The recipe from the renowned Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City offers a fresh twist on the classic sour-style cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
• 1 1/2 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
• 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup

Mix all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with an olive for the perfect finishing touch.

Acclaimed mixologist Charles Joly created this vibrant cocktail, highlighting refreshing citrus and delicate floral notes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz Tamarind Syrup
• 1 1/2 oz Hibiscus Tea

Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a slice of citrus.

The second cocktail crafted by Charles Joly is his unique twist on the ever-popular Espresso Martini.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel
• 1 oz Espresso
• 1/2 oz Cremant du Limoux-Fig Syrup
• 10 drops Smoked Salt Water

Mix all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until frothy, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a few espresso beans for the perfect finishing touch.

This year's star-studded Oscars events will feature two exceptional new wines, adding a touch of elegance to the celebrations.

The first is the 2021 La Clarté de Haut-Brion, a rare white wine delicacy with only 1,000 cases produced annually. This fine white Bordeaux offers fresh citrus and white flower aromas, culminating in a crisp, refreshing finish with a lemony brightness.

The second newcomer is the Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015, a wine that carries historical significance as the first Bordeaux vineyard named after its terroir and the first luxury brand in the world. According to tasting notes, this vintage is "smooth yet powerful, tasty and full-bodied, with notes of ripe fruit leaving an impression of freshness and volume, without heaviness."

Plus, the returning Clarendelle Bordeaux White 2023 will be served alongside Puck's signature smoked salmon Oscar matzah, as well as his fresh and vibrant pea agnolotti pasta with pea tendrils. The Clarendelle Amberwine 2021 will be enjoyed with Byron Puck's new hand-pulled apple strudel.

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC-TV and will be streaming on Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.