Celebrate the Holidays with Fun and Festive Cocktails
Happy holidays! This is the best time to come together with loved ones to celebrate the season’s greetings and taste of good beer. With the changing seasons, your schedule gets quite cramped with activities, some will interest you while others are boring or you can’t be bothered to attend. However, it is your turn to host the holiday party why should your holiday party and celebration be like all the other parties when you can make yours the best and most memorable of the holiday fete?
Therefore, how do we ensure we organize a good holiday party? One idea for a good starting point is having a collection of fun and tasty cocktail recipes for everyone. And the brightest addition to this list is that turning most festive cocktails into non-alcoholic drinks will be a piece of cake. This kind of thinking will ensure that all people feel welcome in the celebration.
Tips on Finding Festive Cocktail Recipes
Are you a bartender or a fan of TV shows highlighting mixology, you may be all set. You have a general understanding of mixology. This term describes the process of mixing various ingredients to create your favorite cocktails.
Therefore, don’t be alarmed if you have no idea what the terms muddling involves or if your only knowledge of garnishes is a slice of lime. Here is easy for anyone to master – making the perfect holiday cocktail or mocktail.
However, if your mission is to create something a little more elevated than a rum infused in a Coke and served with a lime wedge, you’re likely going to need at least one holiday cocktail recipe. Now it’s time to search for that perfect recipe that everyone would like to have.
You can always start off by heading to your neighborhood bar. All the better if you’re familiar with the bartender. Your bartender may be able to give you some ideas and even jot down a recipe or two.
Did you know most bars keep a handy drink mixing guide under the bar counter? Yes, even experienced bartenders occasionally need to refer back to a recipe. Find out if you can browse through the guide. Chances are, you’ll find a recipe or two that will help kick the holiday season off.
Don’t forget about the internet. A simple Google search will pull up more drink recipes that you can go through. Don’t forget to include the term ‘holiday’ in your online search. Otherwise, you may end up with a list of spring-inspired drinks. While tasty and a blast to make, spring drinks may not be what you need to get your guests into the holiday spirit.
Start Shopping
You’re going to need more than a couple bottles of liquor, some mixer, and plastic cups. This means a trip to the store. A good idea is to make a list of everything you need before heading out. This way, you’re not an embarrassed host when you realize you forgot a vital ingredient.
So, what do you need? This depends on the recipe. Pick up all of the ingredients on the list. Don’t skip over something just because you think it’s unnecessary. That ingredient may be the one that gives the cocktail its delicious flavor.
You also want to pay attention to the suggested glassware. The glassware often plays a role in a cocktail’s overall taste. Besides, cocktails always look better when they’re served in a glass instead of a plastic cup. Sometimes, presentation is just as important as the cocktail’s taste.
Get Everything Ready
You probably don’t want to start mixing cocktails and mocktails until your guests show up. Melting ice waters down the taste and it’s tough to keep a hot cocktail warm. What you can do is get everything ready before your guests start showing up.
An easy solution is turning a counter or buffet-style table into a makeshift bar. Line up the ingredients and glassware. This way, you can make everyone a drink as they walk in the door.
Feeling a Little Overwhelmed?
Crafting cocktails and mocktails for your holiday party guests often means you’re missing out on the fun. There’s a better solution and it can also help make your holiday party one your guests remember and look forward to each year.
What about turning your gathering into a festive cocktail crafting party? You can bring your group to the instructor or host the event at home. You can still bring in a professional mixologist or follow online in a live class.
This way, everyone’s involved in the process. Do not just assume that you are the only one who prepares everyone’s drinks. Both you and your guests can have a fun time learning how to make a patriotic holiday cocktail with some tricks up your sleeve. Enjoy the following spirited cocktail crafting party ideas…that are perfect for a kick-off to the holiday season.