A Guide To Hosting The Perfect Christmas Party - Martini Rossi
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HOSTING A MARVELOUS CHRISTMAS PARTY, THE MARTINI WAY

Dec 5, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and in spite of the frosty weather there’s one thing we can all look forward to this season – the festivities. Christmas parties are essential in bringing people together to eat, drink and celebrate.

But for the people hosting, the planning and execution can often feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a fun guide on how to throw an effortlessly stylish soiree this year. From food and drinks to music and decorations, learn how to host a festive celebration, the MARTINI way.

MERRY MUSIC FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Firstly, get your guests going by curating a playlist of classic Christmas songs that everyone knows and can jive along to. Connect the speakers or plug in the aux to get the jingles in rotation. Alternatively, add some retro glamour with a record player and keep those vinyls spinning.

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

Guests will need some nourishment to keep them energised for the night’s celebrations. Prepare a continental selection of the finest Italian nibbles; from olives and ciabatta bread to a cheeseboard arrayed with burrata and mozzarella bites. Add a seasonal touch to your spread by sprinkling a couple pinches of icing sugar on the serving plates for a frosty feel.

A TOAST TO THE HOLIDAYS

Cocktails are the key to making the night special, acting as both a complement to the food and fuel for the occasion. MARTINI suggests the classic group serve of our Orchard Tea Punch to entertain your guests.

ORCHARD TEA PUNCH

Servings: 16 to 20

INGREDIENTS
1 liter BACARDÍ Ocho
750ml MARTINI Riserva Speciale Ambrato Vermouth
500ml Grapefruit and Apple Oleo Saccharum (See editor’s note)
250ml Rooibos tea, steeped and cooled
750ml French perry or pear cider

METHOD
1. Refrigerate all ingredients so they are well-chilled.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl over one 5-by-5-inch ice block, or several
large cubes of ice.
3. Top the punch bowl with spiced lemon wheels and rosemary garnishes.
4. Stir and ladle punch into individual cups over a single ice cube, and add freshly grated
nutmeg to each serving.

Want to offer an array of different drinks at your party? We’ve got you covered with more options in our special guide to festive cocktails – take a look.

DECK THE HALLS

It’s often with the smallest details and finest touches that you can really set the scene at a Christmas party. From glittering tinsel and decorative flowers, to romantic mistletoe and twinkling Christmas lights. Get a classic white tablecloth for the occasion, it will be the perfect canvas for all those special touches.

And be sure not to forget the essentials – have plates, napkins and serving spoons at your disposal. Something else that can really elevate your party is glassware. It is a special occasion after all, so why not get out your quirky receptacles for guests to enjoy their cocktails in?

And there you have it, four simple and easy steps to host the most marvellous Christmas party this year, the MARTINI way. Feel free to share pictures of your soirée, using the hashtag #MartiniMoments for the chance to be featured on our social channels.

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