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Swanky Martini Party Ideas -- Holiday or Any Time! |
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 So you're ready to start planning your unforgettable martini party? The best way to throw a party to be remembered is to buck tradition. By making full-to-the-brim cocktail shakers your main attraction, you're halfway there. But let's look at some new and swanky ideas to make your martini party the raison d'être this winter.
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 To Gift or Not to Gift, That Is the Question
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With so much gift-giving going on during the holiday season, why not carry the tradition throughout the year! One thing you'll want to decide ahead of time (and include your decision in the invitation) is whether or not you'll encourage a gift exchange. A great idea to compliment your kitschy party is to suggest your guests each bring one unique, wrapped martini glass. This'll take the guesswork out of "what to get," and each of your guests will walk away with a distinctive and memorable piece of party ware.
Or, if you choose to dissuade the bringing of gifts, run to your local housewares store and pick up a few sets of inexpensive martini glasses. These you can use as décor, serving ware for your delicious martini recipes, and a gift your guests can take home. Prepare for the party by filling each martini glass with stringed popcorn necklaces and garland, which can then be worn all throughout the festivities. |
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Jingle Bells, Anyone? |
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You've spent precious time picking out the perfect martini recipes, which, of course, are one of the most important aspects of your night. But, whatever you do, please don't forget the tunes. The good news is, for a martini party, the right music is easy to come by, especially during the holiday season. The last 60 years have blessed us all with a plethora of smooth jazz and blues renditions of every single Christmas and even heavy metal song known to man - use this to your advantage. Nothing sounds better than rattling a cocktail shaker while old Blue Eyes is crooning Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas -- in May!
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Pass on the Fruitcake |
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Your party concept is unique, and a traditionally-inspired (yet definitely untraditional) food selection should match it. Since you're serving drinks in martini glasses, why not serve a sweet treat of white chocolate bread pudding in wine goblets? Or fill a few extra cocktail shakers with fried won-tons and use the lids for dipping sauce (make sure the tops are flat first).
Or, consider asking your guests to skip the presents and bring a container of speciality olives. These you can use for both your martinis and you can throw together a delicious tapenade that everyone can enjoy. (Don't forget the crackers!)
However you choose to entertain your guests - whether it be with gifts, music, or tasty appetizer treats - don't forget the three most important ingredients: Good friends, big love, and a heavy shot of holiday spirit.
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