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Sip, Savor, & Sparkle: The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Holiday Sip & Bite Soirée
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Get ready to host the most fabulous holiday gathering with our ultimate guide! From chic cocktails to mini desserts, we’ve got everything you need to plan a stylish Sip & Bite soirée. Discover tips, tricks, and inspiration for a night of sips, bi...
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Holiday Inspired Cocktails
 
Glassware
 
Essentials
 
Small Bites
 
Dessert

Holiday Inspired Cocktails

Shake things up this holiday season with festive cocktails that are as delicious as they are beautiful. Discover recipes for seasonal sips, from spiced martinis to bubbly champagne cocktails, and get ready to impress your guests with your mixology sk...

 
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Everyone loves a good margarita and this one does not disappoint, takes me right to that crisp Fall feeling
Apple Cider Margaritas
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A classic cranberry recipe that just gets you into the spirit
Cranberry Gin Fizz Cocktail (Mocktail Option)
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My husbands favorite drink that I make him.
Maple Whiskey Sour
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All of these garnishes make a huge impact and will impress your guests with little effort.
13 Simple Yet Stunning Cocktail Garnish Ideas For Drinks
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If you have the time this is worth the effort. It makes your cocktails look so fancy you will REALLY impress your guests.
How to Brûlée Citrus for Cocktails -
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I love how the Grinch got an upgrade. It's so chic and festive. You're cocktails can still have an lux feel even though you might be referencing a kids movie.
The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail.
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Glassware

Elevate your cocktail game with the perfect glassware! From elegant champagne flutes to quirky cocktail tumblers, find stylish glasses that add a touch of glam to your holiday party. Because let’s be real, drinks just taste better in a fancy glass.

 
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Really fun bright colors and a great retro feel
Holiday Double Old Fashioned Glass, 12oz
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I love the extra bright colors to add some funk to the holiday.
12-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass
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The curve on these are so great and I like the moody colors.
Vintage Wavy Glass Martini & Champagne Coupes
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A good set of red wine glasses is a must for any cocktail party. They are a staple in your cabinet and you will get great use out of them.
Crystal Burgundy Wine Glasses
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This is my absolute favorite, talk about festive. A hollow ornament you can drink out of. How fun and how original!
Christmas Spirit Shot Glasses
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If you didn't think pink was a holiday color guess again! I love how delicate these are with the touch of gold.
Pink Champagne Glasses
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Essentials

The key to a seamless Sip & Bite soirée? The right essentials! Discover must-have items like cocktail shakers, quirky napkins, custom ice molds, and everything else you need to set the perfect party vibe. Let’s make hosting fun and stress-free!

 
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These are subtle but effective and the festive green makes a great pop of color on a bar cart.
Holiday Cocktail Napkins
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So festive and so easy to make to add a little more detail to you drinks!
Snowflake Silicone Ice Cube Tray,
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A fun little detail that is reusable.
Reusable Deer Shape Cocktail Stirrer
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A cute little detail for the wine loving girl in your life.
Bow Shaped Bottle Stopper
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This is how you make the holidays sparkle, literally. Such a good stocking stuffer or gift for the hostess. It lasts a long time too!
Edible Glitter for Drinks
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A great resource to get you into the holiday spirit. Sometimes you just need to flip through a book to get an idea for a great cocktail.
The Art of Mixology: 75 Christmas Cocktails
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Small Bites

Satisfy your guests with savory small bites that are perfect for mingling! From gourmet cheese platters to bite-sized appetizers like mini quiches and bruschetta, these delicious nibbles are sure to keep everyone coming back for more.

 
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Everyone loves a pizza but we've all had it before. Let's class it up and give it some holiday color with rich reds and greens. I love this take on a classic.
Winter Greens and Pomegranate Pizza
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I love anything brie and anything with a little tart to it. These are so yummy and very festive.
Easy Cranberry Brie Bites
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Goat cheese is rising in popularity or maybe it's always been popular but I love this can be bite-sized and I love the drizzle of honey!
Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls
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The salt the sweet, the warm wrapped yummy goodness. I can just smell the kitchen when making these.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey.
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These are always a god to for me because I find everyone loves them. You just have to be careful about not getting spinach stuck in your teeth, ha!
Easy Spinach Puffs
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Let's talk about packing a punch. These are fantastic and so light and refreshing
Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado Recipe
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Dessert

Indulge your sweet tooth with elegant mini desserts that add a touch of luxury to your holiday gathering. Think French macarons, dark chocolate truffles, and fruit-topped tarts that are almost too pretty to eat (but too delicious not to!).

 
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Your guests won't know what to do with themselves after trying one of these. They look very difficult to make but they are so easy. You will fool your guests and be the hostess of the year.
The Best Mascarpone Stuffed Dates
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I'm a HUGE fan of pecan pies so when this stated they were mini size I was all in.
Mini Pecan Pies
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For my chocolate lovers. These are so elegant and fancy and so so so tasty.
Brownie Petit Fours
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