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Cocktail napkins are small napkins used for special occasions such as weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, cocktail parties, and other similar events. They are not usually used for formal dining; cocktail napkins indicate good manners for the host or hostess.

Occasions for cocktail napkins

For informal events, bar napkins can be used to hold hors d'oeuvres, as cocktail coasters, or to carefully spit out unwanted food and pat the corners of the mouth. Bartenders often provide custom drink napkins, and when people order a drink other than a beer, the bartender will usually give them beverage napkins. This keeps people's hands-free of condensation around the glass, prevents stains on the bar or table, and is more indicative of a person's taste.

Advantages of cocktail napkins

At a cocktail party, the bartender will offer a wide variety of appetizers and vegetarian tapas, often accompanied by cocktail napkins. Custom paper napkins are usually 5 inches (12.7 cm) square. However, there are often smaller or larger ones, and also rectangular ones. They can be plain white squares, embossed with various prints, or even more personalized. Custom cocktail napkins are usually made from paper, but to add a touch of elegance, they can be made from linen, and custom printed cocktail napkins are an effective way to enhance the theme of a party. For casual parties, novelty napkins can bring a sense of humor through simple sayings, fun patterns, and more. For more elegant affairs, such as weddings or cocktail receptions before a formal dinner, choosing classic yet tasteful napkins can add sophisticated details to make the event more memorable, and they come with their dedicated accessories. Holders add an extra touch of flair to the theme of any occasion and come in as many styles and sizes as there are napkins. Cast iron designs, pewter holders, and glass holders are examples of the more elegant ones. Novelty napkin holders also come in the shapes of beach chairs, animals, and babies, which are all fun accessories for exciting themed parties.

Material of cocktail napkins

Typical cocktail napkins are made of paper, but there are also linen cocktail napkins, which are a more upscale material. Custom bar napkins are a fabric-like material made of cellulose. Custom beverage napkins are not the same as regular paper napkins, which are denser and softer. It is denser and softer. It absorbs liquids well and is more absorbent than regular paper.