While the competitors have been subjecting themselves to careful dieting and intense training, us at-home spectators get to kick back and indulge in tasty snacks and delicious drinks while watching Team U.S.A. go for the gold. If you're planning to have friends over to watch the games between now and the closing ceremonies on February 23, these cocktail, dessert and snack recipes are guaranteed to make you look like a winner.
COCKTAILS
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These DIY drink stirrers are topped with tiny skaters and skiers sourced from a model train store—all you need to make them are some wooden dowels, wooden beads, paint, and hobby glue. Get the full tutorial from Oh Happy Day.
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Make your Champagne glasses look extra festive by rimming them to look like the Olympic rings. Get the recipe from Cupcakes and Cashmere.
FOOD
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Support Team U.S.A. by serving one of the most all-American foods—burgers! Be sure to set out a full spread of condiments including relish, ketchup, mustard, and—for good measure—Russian dressing.
(Photo by Judd Pilosoff)
Classic sides including Fritos, French fries, potato salad, and coleslaw are just the thing to serve alongside your burgers. Get the recipe for Blue Ribbon Potato Salad.
DESSERT
Roll colored fondant into thin strips and use them to create tiny Olympic rings to top cupcakes. Get our favorite cupcake recipes.
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