The New York Institute of Art and Design offers an online event planning course and because we do, we like to provide free tips for event planners. Enjoy!
For today’s tip, consider this:
As a party host, handling your own bar situation is one of the easiest ways to save a ton of money. If your budget is in need of some wiggle room but you’re afraid to lose the celebratory look of professionally made cocktails, consider these 3 festive updates on otherwise simple homemade drinks.
1. Frozen fruit- A small bag of disposable skewers can be inexpensively purchased at most party stores. Along with a little variety of fruits from your local grocery (whatever’s cheap), you can develop a pretty pattern of fruit pairings on each tiny kabob and then freeze them in bulk. If you’re serving a large bowl of premade mixed drink or punch to your guests, the addition of these pretty garnishes is a great way to make the beverage seem a little more upscale and thoughtful.
2. Rock Candy- A perfect addition to any drink served in a flute, rock candy can be used as both a stirrer, mixing sweet sugar into the guest’s wine or champagne, or simply as a playful, sparkling garnish.
3. Edible Gold Flakes- Perfect for a holiday or New Year’s event; these festive flakes add some elegant glamour to any otherwise plain-looking party cocktail.
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