HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
We in Cocktail Therapy land know first-hand that it's as simple as 1-2-3 to throw a fabulous holiday party without breaking the bank. Follow our simple tips to throw a great holiday party complete with cocktails, but on a budget that will make you smile and give you the extra cash you look for during the gift-giving season!
Try this party snack recipe of ours to keep it simple, filling, and healthy.
This will give you about 2 cups. Simply double (or triple) the recipe for more.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 3/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1 bag of whole almonds (raw)
Steps
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss a few times to mix.
- Arrange mixture on a tinfoil-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Tip: Liqueurs in funky flavors--Ginger, Violet, and Elderflower--are very trendy right now. They're not that expensive and for the cost of a bottle (around $30) you can make elegant cocktails for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Patron Silver
- 3/4 Oz Lime Juice
- 3/4 Oz Canton (ginger liqueur)
- 1/2 Oz simple syrup
- A Lime Twist for garnish
Steps
- Shake over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lime twist.
- Make it a potluck: Have everyone bring a bottle of wine or an app, and as the host you provide a signature cocktail and punch. We've concoted a signature holiday Celebtations.com cocktail that tastes amazing, and our holiday punch recipes will be a sure-fire hit that won't break your budget!
- Use glassware, not plastic: it's better for the environment, and an elegant touch that guests will notice. It's also very inexpensive to rent glasses for the evening--your drinks will automatically taste better and your guests will thank you!
- Music makes a party and it doesn't have to cost a thing: make an iPod playlist that's memorable by mixing upbeat classics (think Journey) with current favorites (think Beyonce).
- Finally, prepare everything--snack, punch, and cocktail--ahead of time in batches. We always say the host sets the tone for the party and the last thing we want is a stressed out, unsmiling hostess who is too focused on mixing drinks to enjoy herself!
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