The 13 Best Costco Party Foods And Drinks

We'd be remiss to not sing the praises of Costco's king of all party snacks: Their prepared shrimp cocktail. It's a mainstay for a reason and worth every penny. Each package is about 1.5 pounds and will be the first thing your guests bee-line towards. Don't forget the cocktail sauce!

When it's party time, playing bartender can be kind of a drag. But no more! Costco's Kirkland brand frozen cocktails make hosting perhaps a bit too easy, but we're absolutely not complaining.

Let's be real: Half the reason we have our Costco memberships is purely for the great deals on LaCroix sparkling waters (members of Team Delish are especially big fans of pamplemousse (grapefruit), limoncello, and tangerine). And why not? LaCroix is one of our favorite things to keep in the cooler for hydrating between beers as well as for mixing up a solid mocktail, too.

Got some gluten-free pals in your gang? Make sure they feel included in the tastiest way possible with these peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets. Warning: These pretzel nuggets have a magical ability to uh... *disappear*. It's a very good idea to buy a few bags of both their peanut butter pretzels as well as Quinn's plant-based "cheezy" flavor that tastes JUST like Combos.

Has any one ever been disappointed by spotting spanakopita at a party? Absolutely not. It's basically science that puff pastry + cheese = a good time, and these crispy spanakopita triangles are infinitely pop-able. Plus, they have spinach in them which absolutely balances out all the wings.

No matter your dip of choice, Kettle's Krinkle Cut Chips will make them positively *shine*. Thick cut and ridge-cut for serious dipping, the Kettle Brand kettle-cooked chips are likely going to ruin you for any other chip. Just make sure to serve them with a worthy dip, like our caramelized onion dip recipe. Pro-Tip: If you are lucky to spot their Korean BBQ flavor, do not hesitate to grab a few bags of those while you're at it.

We must implore you to kindly step away from the frozen wings, and high-tail it right to Kirkland's pre-seasoned chicken wings. Your friends will be so glad you did, especially since there's plenty of flats and drums in each pack to go around.

Say it with us: Girl Scout Thin Mints Pretzels. Are those all of your new favorite words, too? We don't know why it took so long for this masterfully sweet-salty-minty-crunchy snack to make it to Costco's shelves, but we are not mad about it. While we love these straight up out of the bag, these would be bomb on a fruit & dip platter, too.

We're no stranger to Costco's wine section. And their Kirkland brand Prosecco is a party must-buy. This ultra-bubbly Italian sparkler is medium dry, lightly fruity, and great on its own or mixed in with mimosas, a negroni sbagliato (obviously), or a classic aperol spritz. We highly suggest you make your party its own signature cocktail (maybe our Prosecco mint julep?) with it ASAP.

What would a party be without a couple of exciting bevs? Costco is the ultimate spot to stock up on great, affordable mixers (like juices and tonic water), but we especially love it for stocking up on our Topo Chicos. Maybe it's the cute glass bottles or that extra-crisp carbonation, but Topo Chicos are non-negotiable (especially for spiking and turning into Ranch Waters).

Bite-sized apps should be a food group all their own, and these teriyaki pineapple chicken meatballs made by Aidells would make up a primary part of our pyramid, TBH. A little bit sweet, a little bit tangy, these meatballs are something we're never sad to have leftovers of.