Throw A Totally Tubular 1980's Party
Ready to throw a party that’s totally rad? Hosting a 1980's-themed party is the perfect way to take your guests back in time to an era filled with neon colors, big hair, and unforgettable pop culture.
With a Broadway Murder Mysteries game and some carefully planned decorations, food, and drinks, your party will be a smashing success!
Step 1: Serve the Ultimate 80's Cocktail
No 80's party is complete without a classic cocktail. One of the era’s most iconic drinks is Sex on the Beach – a fruity, tropical blend that’ll have your guests feeling like they’re on a Miami beach in 1985.
Here’s the recipe you need:
Sex on the Beach Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce peach schnapps
- ½ ounce raspberry liqueur
- 1½ ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, peach schnapps, raspberry liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball or hurricane glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
This cocktail not only looks vibrant and colorful but is a crowd-pleaser with its sweet and tangy flavors. Hand them out with those boozy 80's hip-hop straws for an extra kick of retro fun.
Step 2: Set the Scene with 80's Decorations
To transport your guests back to the 80s, your décor needs to be totally tubular.
Here are a few must-have items to recreate that unmistakable 80s vibe:
- 80's Retro Hip Hop Boozy Drinking Straws: These funky, colorful straws scream 80s hip hop culture. Add them to your cocktails for an extra blast of nostalgia. They’re perfect for getting your guests into the groove!
- 80's Party Pack: Complete with everything from an inflatable radio boombox to a back to the 80's backdrop, this party pack will instantly transform your space. Your guests will love snapping selfies with the retro decorations while getting into character for the mystery.
- 80's Dinnerware: Serve your snacks and drinks on themed dinnerware adorned with bright neon colors, geometric patterns, and iconic 80s symbols like boom boxes and sunglasses. It’s the little details that make your event feel cohesive and memorable.
Step 3: Set the Mood with a 1980's Playlist
To keep your guests dancing and in high spirits throughout the night, be sure to curate an epic 80's playlist. Think Madonna, Prince, and Duran Duran. Combine this with neon lighting and maybe even a fog machine to enhance the retro party atmosphere.
To make things easy, we found a pre-made Spotify playlist for you to use! Click HERE to listen now!
With a Broadway Murder Mysteries 1980's-themed game, a killer cocktail like Sex on the Beach, and all the right 80s decorations, you’ll have everything you need to throw the ultimate 1980's-themed murder mystery party.
It’s time to channel your inner 80's icon, break out the neon, and get ready for a night of mystery, fun, and retro vibes!
