Modern Christmas Cocktail Party

Let guests know to expect a modern take on Christmas cocktails with the invitation you send.

Stylish and fun invitation options are overwhelming, but TinyPrints.com offers a perfect invite that's simple, chic and festive.

• Decorated glasses say it all: simply modern cocktails paired with Christmas cheer.
• A group of bright ornaments or Christmas trees hints at party décor.

Drink Stations
Replace the classic bar set up with a drink menu featuring specialty drinks. Serve them from individual stations decorated to match the beverage.

• Candy Cane Martini This minty classic fits right in with the party’s contemporary color scheme. Instead of red and white candy canes, accent glasses and the table with the green and white variety.
• Jolly Christmas Special The rich pink hue of this lime-accented drink is a perfect match for the bright décor. Serve it from a table scattered with leftover ornaments from the ceiling.
• Jingle Juice Give your guests a little extra jingle with this fruity concoction. Adorn this drink table with jingle bell wreaths spray-painted in one or both of the party’s vivid colors.

Favors are like icing on the cake and at this cocktail party, they should reference the modern style. Send guests home with one of these cute gifts that is color-coordinated to the party, of course.

• An unusual ornament in hot pink or green adds a pop of color to guests’ own holiday décor.
• Whether it gets used again or not, a personalized cocktail glass is a colorful reminder of modern cocktails.

It can be hard to shake the idea that Christmas decorations always involve classic red and green. That is just not the case, especially when it is for a modern soiree. Put a twist on the color combo and use hot pink and lime green instead. Used on traditional decorations, these colors put some pop in party decor.

• O Christmas Tree How about dozens of trees in shades of pink and lime? Choose different sizes and shapes in funky materials like tinsel, glitter and even candy. Then scatter them throughout the party venue grouping some together for impact.
• Ornament Hang Up Let the ceiling be the decorative focal point of the party. Using fishing line cut in various lengths, hang simple ball ornaments around the room. You could also arrange bunches from light fixtures for a cool chandelier effect. Use brightly colored ornaments or buy clear glass ones and make your own.