How to Set Up a Holiday Drink Station
Shake up your holiday party with three cocktails that will make all your guests feel very merry.
Dec 07, 2022
As the winter chill sets in and the holiday season approaches, many people begin to look forward to spending time with family and friends and enjoyingfestive gatherings. One of the highlights of any holiday party is often the drinks:hot cocoa,apple cider, eggnog, and, of course, seasonal cocktails. The handcrafted cocktails I created aresoooogorgeous, they need their time in the sun. A drink station is that ray of light.
But if you're hosting aholiday party,you may be wondering how to create a drink station that will not only add a touch of cheer to your event, but also leave a lasting impression on your guests. Here are some tips and ideas for creating a holiday drink station that will be the talk of your gathering. Maybe even the town.
Setting up the holiday drink station
When it comes to creating a holiday drink station, one of the most important things to consider is where you'll set it up. Ideally, you'll want to choose a central location in your space, but try something new this year with a cocktail wall instead of the traditional bar or kitchen island. It's an elegant way to display and serve holiday beverages; it also makes for a great photo-op. You can rent a wall for the drink station, which most party planners or balloon vendors will know where to look.
While the drinks will keep your guests coming back for another round, the décor is what really makes the drink station pop. To match with the festive season, I painted my cocktail wall a fun mint green and added a "Be Merry" decal designed by acalligrapher. I added some beautiful holiday balloons around the wall along with floral arrangements from alocal florist.
Holiday cocktail recipes
Now that the drink station is setup, it's time to focus on thecocktails. It's good to offer more than one cocktail so everyone's palette is satisfied. We've created three simple holiday cocktail recipes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Guests can choose from a holiday sangria, sparkling pear cocktail, and a peppermint vodka cocktail. You can make the holiday sangria in advance, but the other two cocktails require a la minute mixing.
