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5 Tips for a GREAT Holiday Party!

1. Let your guests know way in advance, with plenty of notice! It's your own fault if they already have other plans...
2. Start preparing your house early! Cleaning and organizing often takes much longer than we realize - and you don't want to be stuck with a mess days before your party!
3. Plan your menu ahead of time! Start thinking about it now! Again - it's always easier to have your guests bring their best and favorite dish... it makes them feel as though they've made a contribution AND they get to show off their skills! Not to mention it will make YOUR life easier as well.
4. Plan the cocktails you will serve! Come up with your own special Holiday Cocktail that will leave your guests asking you what is in your special concoction and will surely make you the talk of the party! For your help... I've included a few unique holiday drink recipes that are quite the crowd-pleasers! Pick one and make it yours!
5. RELAX and ENJOY! Stress causes anxiety, anxiety causes panic, panic causes hysteria... well you know how this goes.. so take a deep breath and trust that you have done all that you can to make this party a success - and be sure of yourself that it will! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Now it's time to CELEBRATE!!! 
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Holiday Cocktail Recipes
 Gingerbread Apple Cocktail
2 oz. Domaine de Canton1 oz. vanilla vodka2.5 oz. apple ciderA few drops of lemon juiceOrange zestAgave syrupLine a chilled martini glass lightly with agave syrup on a dish followed by spiced graham cracker crumbs. Place all ingredients except for orange zest in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Freshly grate orange zest on drink and serve immediately.
Baileys Spiced Coffee 2 oz. Baileys with a Hint of Coffee1 oz. pear-flavored liqueurLayer pear-flavored liqueur first. Then top with Baileys with a Hint of coffee. Garnish with nutmeg and a grind of seasoned pepper, and enjoy.
Mocha Nog Punch 10 parts Kahlúa Mocha 5 parts Absolut Vanilla20 parts eggnogCombine ingredients and serve in a punchbowl with a floating ice block.Hint: Freeze ice with coffee beans for decoration.
Tinsel Bellini 2 oz. HPNOTIQ 1 oz. limoncello 1 oz. Champagne Splash of lime juice
Rim the Champagne flute with a light coat of sugar. Pour chilled HPNOTIQ, limoncello, and Champagne into the champagne flute. Add a splash of lime juice.
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