How to Host the Ultimate 2015 Oscars Party

Turn your Oscars viewing party into an event worthy of the occasion.

ByABC News
February 20, 2015, 12:43 PM

— -- You could take the lazy road and just pop some corn and uncork a few bottles of wine. Or, you could really wow your friends and turn your Oscars viewing party into an event worthy of the occasion. These next-level ideas for activities, food and drink are guaranteed to help you host the year’s best, yet still low-key (it is a Sunday, after all), bash. Because you deserve to celebrate like the stars.

Up the Ante

PHOTO: The official 2015 Oscars ballot.
The official 2015 Oscars ballot.

Everyone always gets a little more excited about things when there’s money involved. Collect $5 from your guests when they arrive and hand out this Oscar ballot. Winner takes all, but the fun, competitive spirit will benefit everyone.

Play Oscars Bingo

PHOTO: Play Oscars bingo at your viewing party.
Play Oscars bingo at your viewing party.

To keep everyone entertained and alert during even the most rambling of speeches, check out ABC News’ fun and interactive bingo game that calls out the top moments, like the winner cursing, Neil Patrick Harris dancing or a big selfie being taken.

Drink Up

PHOTO: Neil Patrick Punch
Neil Patrick Punch

Make fancy cocktails themed to the evening with fun names like “Neil Patrick Punch” and “Gran Lusso Budapest Hotel.”

Click here for eight drink recipes inspired by the nominated movies.

Dine Like the Stars

PHOTO: Peanut Butter Chocolate Pop Rock Sticks
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pop Rock Sticks

Wolfgang Puck has been serving the stars at the Oscars Governors Ball for over 20 years, and each time he delivers drool-worthy dishes. Dine like the nominees at your viewing party with the recipes he’s making this year below.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese: Click here for the recipe.
Spicy Tuna Tartare In Sesame-Miso Cones: Click here for the recipe.
Truffled Chicken Pot Pie: Click here for the recipe.
Smoked Salmon "Oscar" Matzo with Beluga Caviar: Click here for the recipe.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pop Rock Sticks: Click here for the recipe.