Gifted - Hostess Edition

Remember when I shared this gift basket I put together for a date night in theme? Well I thought I would tackle another easy gift idea to bring to someone's home {more of my DIY gifts can be seen here & here}. I always enjoy putting together a gift that is part homemade and part purchased. So I decided to gift a friend who was having a girls night in party a few of my favorite things. Inspired by a limoncello recipe that I made awhile back and absolutely adored I decided do a lemon theme but this time I made a lemon simple syrup. I used this recipe that is delicious and oh so easy breezy. I added in a bottle of some Italian process, a fresh lemon for garnish and my absolute favorite lemon cookies from a local bakery here in Boston. I just love a sweet treat and a cocktail to help wash it down, don't you? I hope my hostess friend loves it as much as I do!

bag // ribbon // tissue // glass bottle // cutting board 

more of my favorite hostess gifts can be found below

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Fabulous Favor

It's no surprise that the idea of having a signature cocktail at any soiree is a must have these days. I have done them at 40th birthdays, farewell parties, and even in our own wedding. I have loved them each and every time and so have the guests.  Creating a catchy name along with a concoction that represents your favorite spirits is a fun way to add a personal touch to your event along with letting your guests know a little something about you and your other half. This had me thinking of other ways to incorporate a "signature cocktail" in your event and what I came up with was a favor everyone would love. The combination of your favorite drink along with well thought out details like a custom recipe card, your new married name on bottle tags, glassware and straws for enjoying and voila you  have yourself one fabulous favor that is memorable and something that everyone will enjoy. Just pick your favorite liquor and get creative on the gift giving...Cheers!

Muslin Favor Bag // Recipe Tag // Striped Paper Straws // Custom Mini Glitter Banner 

Thirsty Thursday - Mimosa Punch

A few weeks ago I made a mimosa punch to bring to a friends house for an early afternoon lunch and it was a big hit which made me think it was worth sharing with you! It's pretty much the easiest cocktail to make and affordable which is an added bonus when entertaining. You can make it in a giant punch bowl, a chic drink dispenser or a small pitcher as I did below for a party of two. Of course I had to have a little garnish, mostly because the drink needs color and I like having a little fruit in all my cocktails. Check out all the delicious details below. 

Ingredients

{makes 4 cocktails}

3 cups orange juice 

{I used orange mango} 

1 12 oz bottle of ginger ale

1 half bottle of prosecco

1 nip of cointreau

garnish with strawberries, oranges or rasberries

to make for a punch bowl bump of the portions to the following

2 quarts orange juice 

1 2 liter bottle of ginger ale2

1 bottle of prosecco

1/2 cup cointreau

garnish with fresh fruit 

Directions

Mix all the ingredients, stir & serve over ice

Bottoms Up!