Every dinner party is incomplete without dessert... and without a mystery to solve! Doing a murder mystery dinner party is the best way to surprise your guests with a night to remember, and having desserts that fit the theme can really elevate the party. For a 1920s Flapper or 1920s Gangster Gunman murder mystery party using a kit from Guilty Games, you can set up a 1920s themed dinner and solve the murders of James Doe and Bonnie Powel, respectively. After all, what better way to connect with your friends and family than over good food and murder!
Appetizers!
Italian meatballs were all the rage in the 1920s because they could be made cheaply, they are very filling, and they are delicious! Your guests will be sure to have a ball as they snack on meatballs and question each other to figure out who the killer is.
https://www.jessicagavin.com/grandmas-italian-meatball-recipe/
A Waldorf salad was another popular appetizer that you would see at any dinner party in the 1920s, so it is a must for your murder mystery dinner party table. It is a salad consisting of fruits and nuts that usually has apples, celery, mayonaisse, walnuts, grapes, and dried fruit.
https://www.foodiecrush.com/classic-waldorf-salad/
Have a Drink!
The roaring 20s was highly memorable for the speakeasies that popped up due to prohibition. If you enjoy cocktails and are of age, there are plenty of popular drink recipes from the 1920s that will help create that speakeasy vibe... just be sure to keep it hidden in case the prohibition police knock!
A Tom Collins is a highball drink that is a sweet and sour drink with gin. It became very popular during the 1920s, and it will satisfy your guests and take them back to the roaring 20s with a single sip.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222511/tom-collins-cocktail/
A sidecar is another popular cocktail from the 1920s made with Cognac. It is both sweet and tart and has a lot of complex flavors that make it a treat to drink.
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/sidecar/
A popular nonalcoholic beverage from the 1920s was limemade, and you can buy it premade from the store or make your own at home! This is a great mocktail option that will leave your guests ready to play.
https://boulderlocavore.com/fresh-limeade-recipe/
Main Courses!
If you really want to impress your guests at your 1920s murder mystery party, you can whip up a baked hand. This dish was a treat in the 1920s and remains one today.
https://www.aspicyperspective.com/baked-ham-brown-sugar-ham-glaze/
Derby Hot Browns are an open faced sandwich that was very popular in the 1920s. These sandwiches are rich and decadent and will make all your guests drool. It might be hard to drag them away from the sandwiches so that they can question each other to solve the crime!
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/derby-hot-browns/
It's Time For Dessert!
Try making pineapple upside down cake! This was a popular dessert in the roaring 20s and it is deceptively simple to make. You can use boxed cake mix to make for a quick dessert or make the cake from scratch if you want that delicious homemade taste. Adding pineapples and maraschino cherries to your baking dish along with brown sugar and butter will create a decadent, fruity dessert that will be almost as sweet as the feeling when your guests solve the murder.
https://www.recipetineats.com/pineapple-upside-down-cake/
Another popular dessert was an icebox cake. It involves no baking and can be made with minimal effort, but it will impress your guests. A murder mystery dinner party fit for the best flappers and gangsters should end with a bang, and this recipe will do it.