The Welcome Drink
Greeting your family members with a welcome drink is the great way to set the sculpt for an event, and it allows the host to greet each guest as they turn up while they ensure each attendee has a beverage in hand as they begin to settle in.
Having a readily available drink also frees up the host to work out any last-minute party details instead of having to dart back and forth to the beverage place to accommodate individual drink requests. It's always easier to start a meeting off on the right foot if your guests feel at ease. This requires that the web host is both prepared and relaxed (even if it's only the illusion of calm).
Good Welcome drinks not only jazz up and prepare your guests for the food to come, but it will also brighten their moods and add to the zing. Learn about Alcohol Delivery Toronto, Dial A Bottle Ottawa & much more related to the same.
The welcome drink is also nice for your guests, particularly those who may be a first-time visitor and will not be accustomed to the offerings that are typically available in your home. An open-ended "what can I give you to drink" has many thoughts racing through any guest's mind as they try to search for something easy and widely available. Most guests don't want to ask for something too intricate or that their sponsor won't have. The welcome drink addresses that problem and allows the guest to take the host's lead as they read the feel of the party.
Glasses of Pomango Punch (recipe below) can be arranged on a tray lined with colourful napkins. This is a wonderful greeting for guests entering the party. This refreshing cocktail was one of the highlights at a contemporary baby shower I attended a few weeks ago. The bright, summery flavours were a hit as it was quite a warm afternoon, not to mention the fact that this radiant orange concoction complimented the theme colours beautifully.
POMANGO PUNCH
Rich orange colour and relaxing fruit flavours. That is a perfect choice for a brunch or a summer season afternoon gathering. Ensure all substances are well chilled.
946 mL bottle of Mango Smoothie
473 mL bottle of Pomegranate Juice
4 x 750 mL bottles of Sparkling Wine or Gingerale
Punch Bottom: Combine smoothie and juice in a huge pitcher. Makes approximately 1.5 L (6 cups) punch base.
Fill individual glasses 1/3 full with punch base. Top with gleaming wine or ginger ale. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired. Makes around 18 drinks.
In addition to Pomango Punch, Caesars and Mimosas are all great options, especially for brunches. Additionally, Cosmopolitans and Martinis are a great kick-off to a swanky cocktail party.
Or if you're hosting a party with a certain ethnic or regional flare, trying something suited to the local flavours, such as Margaritas or Mai Tais.
If you take a little time to plan your welcome drink in advance, each visitor will have a mouth watering drink at hand within minutes of appearance. They will have been warmly welcomed by the web host and be ready to combine and mingle accordingly.
You should also have a fun alcohol-free option for your guests who would rather abstain, or for those who simply like to pace themselves. Be sure to have interesting selections for everyone so that no one feels that they're the odd one out.
In many cases you can use the same base for the alcohol and non-alcohol drink options. I like to present an easy method for guests to identify the drink they're looking for, either by using different glassware (or in some cases plastic ware), or by providing a distinct garnish for each option.
The nice thing about building the alcohol and alcohol-free option from the same base is that you won't have to work too hard to guess which option will be the most popular - all you have to do is overestimate on the champagne and ginger ale in order to top up whichever variation is running low.
Bear in mind that the pleasant drink need not be elaborate. It should be a reflection of the general shade of the party. It can be as simple as possessing a pitcher of lemonade shown on the tray alongside some glasses garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint. Or you could give a selection of wines that are ready to pour. Remember that it's all about making your guests feel welcome and cared for, and about making things easier on yourself.
Having a readily available drink also frees up the host to work out any last-minute party details instead of having to dart back and forth to the beverage place to accommodate individual drink requests. It's always easier to start a meeting off on the right foot if your guests feel at ease. This requires that the web host is both prepared and relaxed (even if it's only the illusion of calm).
Good Welcome drinks not only jazz up and prepare your guests for the food to come, but it will also brighten their moods and add to the zing. Learn about Alcohol Delivery Toronto, Dial A Bottle Ottawa & much more related to the same.
Glasses of Pomango Punch (recipe below) can be arranged on a tray lined with colourful napkins. This is a wonderful greeting for guests entering the party. This refreshing cocktail was one of the highlights at a contemporary baby shower I attended a few weeks ago. The bright, summery flavours were a hit as it was quite a warm afternoon, not to mention the fact that this radiant orange concoction complimented the theme colours beautifully.
POMANGO PUNCH
Rich orange colour and relaxing fruit flavours. That is a perfect choice for a brunch or a summer season afternoon gathering. Ensure all substances are well chilled.
946 mL bottle of Mango Smoothie
473 mL bottle of Pomegranate Juice
4 x 750 mL bottles of Sparkling Wine or Gingerale
Punch Bottom: Combine smoothie and juice in a huge pitcher. Makes approximately 1.5 L (6 cups) punch base.
Fill individual glasses 1/3 full with punch base. Top with gleaming wine or ginger ale. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired. Makes around 18 drinks.
In addition to Pomango Punch, Caesars and Mimosas are all great options, especially for brunches. Additionally, Cosmopolitans and Martinis are a great kick-off to a swanky cocktail party.
Or if you're hosting a party with a certain ethnic or regional flare, trying something suited to the local flavours, such as Margaritas or Mai Tais.
If you take a little time to plan your welcome drink in advance, each visitor will have a mouth watering drink at hand within minutes of appearance. They will have been warmly welcomed by the web host and be ready to combine and mingle accordingly.
You should also have a fun alcohol-free option for your guests who would rather abstain, or for those who simply like to pace themselves. Be sure to have interesting selections for everyone so that no one feels that they're the odd one out.
In many cases you can use the same base for the alcohol and non-alcohol drink options. I like to present an easy method for guests to identify the drink they're looking for, either by using different glassware (or in some cases plastic ware), or by providing a distinct garnish for each option.
The nice thing about building the alcohol and alcohol-free option from the same base is that you won't have to work too hard to guess which option will be the most popular - all you have to do is overestimate on the champagne and ginger ale in order to top up whichever variation is running low.
Bear in mind that the pleasant drink need not be elaborate. It should be a reflection of the general shade of the party. It can be as simple as possessing a pitcher of lemonade shown on the tray alongside some glasses garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint. Or you could give a selection of wines that are ready to pour. Remember that it's all about making your guests feel welcome and cared for, and about making things easier on yourself.
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