Throw an Amazing Holiday Cocktail Party with These 4 Dazzling Ideas

Writer Mary Giuiliani, whose new entertaining guide The Cocktail Party is available now, is stopping by to share three fun ways to make sure your holiday gathering is a raging success!

Tip 1: Create a Champagne Bar with Garnishes

To create an immediately festive ambience, and also to make it easier for your guests to serve themselves, set up a table with chilled champagne (or more affordable Prosecco) and also set out bowls of garnishes like fruit or even candy that your guests can drop into their bubbly.

Tip 2: Make Your Own Festive Sparkly Punch

Here’s a simple and super festive punch recipe. Mix a bottle of vodka, white cranberry juice, and lime juice in a punch bowl. Then add fun sparkly edible stars and stir! How fun!

Tip 3: Set Up a Pigs in a Blanket Station

Make basic pigs in a blanket, then pile them on a tray and set out bowls of condiments. Trust us, your guests are going to thank you for this tasty treat!

Tip 4: Make a Pudding Bar

For this brilliant idea, set up a pudding bar! Set out pudding and bowls of toppings like pretzels and potato chips! Delish!

What advice would you offer to someone throwing a holiday cocktail party? Share below!