Fall & winter evening cocktail parties, brunch and homemade gifts are on everyone’s list when it comes to entertaining. Social media is taking center stage as one of the newest ways to plan and execute a home soiree. Event hashtags along with elaborate party photo shoots and creative party details appearing on Pinterest are trending this year. We here at Naturally Glam plan to bring you more entertaining and party planning posts, because we love a good get-together.
Many party experts say people are anxious for gatherings to be less expensive with a more casual cocktail party approach, rather than a sit-down dinner, because it allows guests to mingle more freely. Planners say food can be simple and decorations don’t have to be fancy,
Another idea when hosting a get together is to make some unique and simple DIY infusions before the party begins in order to create personalized and fun cocktails. Infusions, or the process of soaking any combination of botanical ingredients in spirits, are a simple way to make all-natural flavored liqueurs not available in stores. During out recent visit to Tupelo Honey Cafe, we tried a cocktail made with lavender infused vodka that was delicious. There’s no end to the creative possibilities. Herbs, spices and fruits are most commonly used for infusions. It’s a great way to make your party different instead of serving the same old cocktails and, you can send guests home with these infusions packaged in a cute apothecary bottle or mason jar. 
You can also dress up your drinks with unique garnishes, such as fresh cranberries skewered on toothpicks or cinnamon sticks. For the table, use brown craft paper that you can write on and indicate where your guests can go for the different flavor infusions and draw a line connecting the best food pairings for each flavor.
In this video, Mixologist Ted Kilgore discusses the hottest party trends for the upcoming season and how to make your event for the upcoming season unique and personalized. He also explains how easy it is to make infusions at home for your next party and talk about how he conceptualizes new cocktails and food pairings. We can’t wait to try these! How about you?
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I have been hearing a lot about lavendar infused drinks. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic like lemonades. This makes me want to host a cocktail party!
I really like this post. I will make plans to make some non-alcoholic drinks for the holidays.
I don’t really drink, but I like how the drinks are played up.
How fun! I have never tried to do this but it doesnt seem too difficult and differently a creative way to enjoy yummy drinks at a party.
I don’t drink but these would be yummy in non alcohol versions
I love infused drinks! The decorations are so nice!
I am here for these cocktails. I will play bartender during the holidays with the family. I will use these tips for sure.
Cheers to lots of parties! And I love a good drink and need to up my infused game.
I’ve been hearing a lot about lavender drinks. Everything from lemonade to vodka. I will have to try some soon; especially with upcoming holiday parties.
I’ve never heard of lavender drinks, but they do sound yummy. I’m more of a mocktail person when hosting because my family doesn’t drink.
Lavender infised vodka – sign me up! 🙂 I have been obsessing with infused waters lately and now this has me intrigued. My holiday drink menu is going to be RIGHT!
Coctail partys and brunch are fun. They are more relaxed than dinner parties. I don’t think I’d like a lavender drink though. I’m not a lavender fan.
Cocktail parties are always perfect foe holiday get together.