It’s the most wonderful time of the year …
The holiday season is upon us!
Whether you’re hosting a large group, just your family or something in between …
there’s no better way to welcome guests than with a glass of bubbly.
Today I’m joining five blogger friends to share our fun holiday drink station ideas.
On offer at Snowberry … a Raspberry Kir Royale Bar.
This fun, bubbly cocktail is sure to create a festive mood
and get your guests into the holiday spirit.
Best of all, with only three ingredients, it’s quick and easy.
Did I mention it’s delicious?!
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I’m not an effortless entertainer.
So creating a drinks station where guests can serve themselves is a great way to go.
You’ll be free to focus on other things.
Like not burning the rolls.
More importantly, engaging with your guests.
And your guests won’t be standing around with empty glasses wondering where you’ve gone.
Last year I shared the recipe for my Raspberry Kir Royale.
All you need is three ingredients ~
- Chambord ~ a raspberry liqueur
- Bubbles ~ a dry Champagne, sparkling wine or Prosecco
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Notes:
- A standard 750ml bottle will make about 6-7 servings
- A 375ml bottle will make 12-one ounce servings
In addition to the drink ingredients,
gather these accoutrements to make your drinks station functional and festive ~
- Champagne Flutes
- Trays
- Ice bucket
- Ice
- Wine bottle coasters
- Bar Towels
- Shot glass or cocktail jigger
- Cocktail picks
- Small serving bowl & fork
- Cocktail napkins
- Sparkling wine bottle stopper, to keep your sparkling wine fresh and bubbly
- Candles
- Festive holiday decor
- Table linens
- Flowers
Location, location, location.
Jim’s beverage bar in our Great Room is the perfect location for my Raspberry Kir Royale Bar.
It’s easy for guests access and serve themselves.
A console table, bar cart, buffet, kitchen counter or dining table are great options too.
Use trays to corral glasses and bottles.
Trays are charming and will save your countertop or linens from drips.
I lined mine with bar towels … better safe than sorry.
I like to wrap a bar towel or napkin around the neck of the bottle to keep drips to a minimum.
Be sure your bubbles are well chilled (COLD) and kept in an ice bucket.
If you’ve ever opened a bottle of not-cold-enough sparkling wine, you know what I mean.
Keep a sparkling wine topper handy and your bottle will stay fresh and bubbly.
Holiday decorations, twinkle lights and candles create a warm and inviting vibe.
To make things easier on you and your guests,
add 1/2 to one ounce of Chambord to each glass ahead of time.
Champagne coupes are having a resurgence and I’m here for it.
But for this cocktail I prefer a champagne flute.
Leave a few glasses empty for guests who prefer their bubbles straight up.
Make raspberry skewers to go along side a bowl of raspberry garnish.
When guests arrive, top the glasses with sparking wine.
Or better yet, let your guests serve themselves.
Garnish with a few raspberries or raspberry skewer.
Et Viola!
Cue the holiday playlist.
Let’s get this party started!
And there you have it, my Raspberry Kir Royale Bar.
I hope this inspires you to create your own drinks station this holiday season.
A great way to kick off your holiday gatherings!
Be sure to visit each of my blogger friends for more fun, festive holiday drinks station ideas and inspiration!
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As always, I appreciate your visit and welcome your thoughts in the comments below.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from Snowberry!
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