Academy Awards 2010: Oscar Party Games

Academy AwardsHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Just because you didn’t get the invite to this year’s Academy Awards doesn’t mean the party can’t go on.

In addition to slipping on your finest red carpet attire, there are plenty of drink ideas and games to make watching Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony the next best thing to being in Hollywood.

When it comes to livening up the party (assuming alcohol doesn’t do that alone), there are plenty of simple games for you and your friends to play along with during the ceremony.

Here are just a few quick ideas:

Which joke comes first?

Tiger Woods

Conan O’Brien

Jersey Shore

First to mention Haiti or Chile

Steve Martin

Alec Baldwin

Presenter

Winner

For more games ideas, you can visit the official Oscar site.

If you’re looking for some Hollywood-style drinks, there are plenty of cocktail recipes awaiting you. One popular drink idea is the Red Carpet Fizz. To make the drink, just follow these simple directions:

add 1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice

1/3 oz Orange Liquor

Add Fresh Raspberries

Top with Moët & Chandon Imperial Champagne

For more drink ideas, you can visit the official Oscar site.