Christmas Party Ideas

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Dec 18, 2017

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Whilst the first snows have begun to fall in the Cotswolds and we are getting ready to hunker down for Christmas,

find a bit of festive cheer with our selection of Christmas party cocktails and canapés to make and enjoy with your friends and family. Light the fire, settle in and have a jolly good Christmas and New Year. See you in 2018!

Snowdrop Cocktail

250ml Vodka
250ml Martini Bianco
5ml Angostura Bitters
2 x 75cl bottles of Champagne/Sparkling wine
Sprigs of rosemary

In a jug mix the vodka, vermouth and bitters. Keep chilled.

To serve pour 35ml into a chilled flute glass add a sprig of rosemary and top with cold Champagne.

Mulled Sloe Gin

1 litre of apple juice
Juice of 3 lemons
3 cinnamon sticks
6 dashes of Angostura Bitters
2 oranges
300ml sloe gin
Cranberries to garnish

Combine apple juice, lemon juice, bitters and cinnamon sticks in a large pan. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add orange slices and sloe gin. Garnish with cranberries, orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Then have a nibble at one of our favourite canapés – truffle honey-roasted fig and pancetta crostini with gorgonzola, pear crisps with blue cheese and hazelnuts, or a hearty mini Yorkshire pudding, served with smoked venison and redcurrant jelly. Diet starts in the New Year..

Author

Henry Bonas

Henry founded the business in 2003 and has built an acclaimed reputation as a luxury wedding organiser and party planner. Full of passion and a wealth of creative ideas, Henry is personally involved in every event, from start to finish. For him, it’s the people who make the party and he’s proud to have a skilled, dedicated team around him bringing each event to life.