Cheers!
All parties require refreshments. It is not something that we could
pretend to ignore. You are the host and you are planning to throw a big
party. You have got the guest list ticked and rechecked, you have
ordered the food, hired a DJ until finally you realize that something is
missing. And then the dreaded question pops up: ‘What will they drink?’
you don’t know where to start.
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A scene from Gnomeo and Juliet |
When it comes to party drinks, it depends very much on the age group.
You can serve fun drinks for non-drinkers or for a children’s party.
Whatever the occasion might be, you might want to serve your guests
something unusual to make your party a memorable event. One that would
be talked about for weeks. Cater the birthday party drinks to fit the
occasion, may it be a Sweet Sixteen, or going on fifty. Consider how the
colours should blend in. A bowl of pink punch will be striking against
pink party decoration, or a colour that goes in contrast, like black,
for a gothic themed party. Frizzy, pink drinks will be highly appealing
for a party of young girls. Do not let the flavours clash.
Punch remains among the most commonly chosen popular party drinks. If
you want to introduce something that you think your guests have never
tried, ice-cream cocktail would work marvellously. They can also be
served as desserts. Skip the alcohol if it is a kiddie’s party.
Things that will come in handy for your drinks preparations are a
table, tablecloth, centre piece, drink necessities and accessories. Set
up the drinks table away from the dance floor. It should occupy an area
without taking up space for mingling. Arrange your glasses in the shape
of a themed figure. A heart shape, for example, for a Valentines Day
party.
Select a table cloth which is dark in colour a stand out from the
rest of your house. Besides, a darker colour will hide any spills. When
it comes to spills dab at it. Not rub. In addition keep a space in the
table for the centre piece.
It could be a punch bowl or an ice carving. You can also decorate
your centre piece. Sugar icing skulls for A day of the Dead theme,
perhaps. Remember to arrange drink necessities nearby like buckets of
ice cubes, cups and glasses and drink mixers. In the end you will be a
proud host of one of the most fabulous parties ever. Cheers!!!
Shenali Boteju Holy Family Convent,
Bambalapitiya |
