Ah, a good ol’ holiday party. Everyone’s favorite. This time around make it an extra special affair by hosting a fancy holiday party. With a dash of class here and lavish touch there, you’ll be on the way to the holiday fete of the year.
1. Live Mozzarella-Making Station
What’s classier than wine and cheese at a party? Fresh mozzarella made right before your eyes. During the appetizer course, hire a mozzarella maker (yes, it’s a thing) to come to the house/venue to whip up fresh mozzarella balls in front of the guests. It’s a crowd pleaser not only because of the entertainment that results from watching mesmerizing artisan technique happening right before your eyes, but the delicious mozzarella that melts in your mouth seals in the well-rounded food experience.
2. A Golden Nog
Nothing say luxury like a little gold right? Eggnog being a holiday party staple deserves to be taken up a notch and spiced up with some flakes of gold so your guests can live like royals. Mix together three parts eggnog and one part Goldschläger cinnamon schnapps and dash with nutmeg on top when you serve. The glimmers of gold floating in the traditional holiday drink will light up the eyes and warm up the souls of your attendees.
3. Secret Santa (Deluxe Version)
If you’re among the affluent and can afford to spend a little more on Secret Santa presents, do just that. The fancy version of Secret Santa could include a higher budget limit so guests can step up their gift-giving game with flashier presents for the astute bunch. Put another spin on the high-end Secret Santa by requiring that the present you give also comes paired with a check written out to a charity for the gift recipient to deliver. Tis’ the season of giving, thus the perfect opportunity to give back to those less fortunate.
4. Top Shelf Martini
When you’re making a martini, using quality vodka is crucial because the taste is so concentrated and the drink centers around it. Ketel One’s best martini is the simple, classy and perfect for sipping. All you need is to stir the vodka with ice in a mixing glass then strain into a glass (on the rocks or neat). Give it a nice touch by garnishing with a lemon twist. If you like, add specialty olives and vermouth, however this one can hold it’s own by itself just fine.
5. Use the Fine China
Aside from the fancy feast you serve, you must stay true to fancy theme by utilizing the nice dinnerware—think, your finest plates, glasses and silver. It’s a detail that is a given, but easily forgotten in the commotion of planning. Do fancy holiday party proper by serving classic dishes on the classiest dishes.
These few tips should spark endless possibilities to class it up for the holidays. A gathering of the greats deserves nothing less than the best and nothing says luxury and cheer like a fancy holiday party.
