Seems like this past week has flown by. It's Wednesday again and hope this Tip of the Week is useful in your party planning:
When having a festive party, it is not expected that you have a full bar of alcoholic beverages available. A good alternative is to serve a Punch. This will benefit you in many ways: 1). it will allow to moderate the amount of alcohol (to some extent) that your guests are consuming (I usually make it of "sipping" strength, lighten up on the alcohol), 2). it will enable you to have one item rather than a full bar, 3). you can prepare it in advance, alcohol and mixers together.
An attractive pitcher is as nice as a punch bowl and cups.
Serve a punch that has fruity juices (milk punches are not a good option). When possible, freeze to a slushy consistency in the freezer prior to guests' arrival (too much ice will water it down and take away flavor). Try a Hawaiian Seabreeze (Baybreeze) with Vodka, Pineapple, and Cranberry...or a Rum Madras with rum, orange juice and cranberry. Remember to garnish the pitchers or cup area with ample fruits, cut and whole. Enjoy and serve responsibly!!
Your innkeeper-chef (and bartender!), Keith
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