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Cookie Swap ... with a Twist
December 2010 |
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This month's issue of party possibilities features a Cookie Swap ... with a Twist holiday party, a clever concept for gathering friends for the holidays ... without baking at 350! I'm talking about holiday cookie cocktails ... like gingersnaps, chocolate chip or peppermint cookies ... served in a martini glass! I know, it's a fabulous party concept ... but I can't take credit for it. My friend, Stacy McGuigan of Everyday Celebrations, shared some recipes last week for her upcoming Cookie Cocktails party and I was excited about the party possibilities, which I explore in the article below!
So get out of the kitchen and scoot over to the bar! Let's shake up the holiday season ...
As always, thank you for reading my e-newsletter, as well as forwarding it to friends, emailing comments and referring business; it's greatly appreciated! Happy holidays! |
Cookie Swap ... with a Twist!
Want to host a holiday party that trumps all others? Invite friends over for Cookie Cocktails, this year's version of the Cookie Swap. Below are a few ideas to get the party started!
Let's Shake up the Holiday Season ...
Join us for Cookie Cocktails
Cookie Cocktail Recipes
Gingersnap Cocktails
courtesy of Stacy McGuigan of Everyday Celebrations
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz dark rum
Tsp ginger juice
1 tsp cinnamon schnapps
Pinch of cloves
Shake for 20 seconds in shaker filled with ice
Add 2 oz ginger beer
Shake again
Rim glass with ginger beer and crushed ginger snap cookies garnish with cinnamon stick and crystallized ginger.
Candy Cane Martini
from marthastewart.com
1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish
2 ounces strawberry vodka
4 dashes white creme de menthe
2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
ice cubes
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into a chilled martini glass, rim coated with crushed candy canes.
Decor
I love the Mod Candy Cane printables collection (shown above) from The Celebration Shoppe. The design is sophisticated yet fun!
Hors d'oeuvres
Offer a variety of savory passed hors d'oeuvres to balance the taste of the sweet drinks!
Goodie Bags
Send guests home with a sample of your favorite cookies ...and a cookie cocktail recipe, too!
The party possibilities are endless but hopefully, I've inspired a fun celebration! And if you need further ideas or assistance in party planning, please contact me ~ your partner in professional party planning! |
Next Month's Issue
Next month's issue of party possibilities will feature another exciting event, exploring a clever theme and at least 3 design elements to bring it to life!
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| Ashleigh Dorfman, CSEP
special events professional
posh parties, LLC
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