He is the mastermind behind Oprah's 50th birthday parties and Oprah's Legends Ball. Most recently, party planner extraordinaire Colin Cowie planned a four-day New Year's celebration for the opening of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls—South Africa.

Oprah and Colin, who is originally from South Africa, kicked off their New Year's Eve party in Africa as any good hosts would—with a cocktail! Colin prepared a special Passion Fruit Chili Martini, which became the signature drink of the weekend.

Spice up your next gathering with a Passion Fruit Chili Martini!

"It's a cocktail to jump-start the party," Colin says.