The most beautiful and magical time of the year, Christmas, is upon us. From decorating your homes to buying gifts and not to forget those holiday parties. You probably have planned many festivities that come with this merry time. Everyone loves a jolly Christmas celebration as it’s the perfect time to make lovely memories with friends and families. Hosting a party during the holiday season means some fabulous tablescapes, but also food and drink recipes. To get you into the spirit of the season, Smarty Had A Party has got you covered with an EARLY BIRD Christmas Sale (just use our COUPON CODE: CHRISTMAS20 and get 20% OFF SITEWIDE), some delicious drink recipes, and absolutely fabulous tablescape looks to impress all your party guests.

Peppermint Martini Recipe

What you need to make a Peppermint Martini:

• Cocktail glasses - we used stemless goblets
• Paper Straws - we used red striped paper straws
• Peppermints - for garnish
• 1.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka
• 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
• 1.5 oz Creme de Cacao
• Ice - optional

Directions:

• Scoop desired amount of ice into your cocktail glass.
• Combine vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, and creme de cacao.
• Shake and pour over ice.
• Add red striped paper straw.
• Garnish with peppermint.

Chocolate Peppermint Martini

What you need to make a Chocolate Peppermint Martini:

• Cocktail glasses - you can use some from Smarty's fabulous stemware collection
• Paper Straws - we used red striped paper straws
• Crushed peppermint - for garnish
• Vanilla or peppermint flavoring syrup - for the rim of the glass
• Marshmallows - optional
• 8 oz chocolate milk
• 1 oz Chocolate Liqueur
• .5 oz Peppermint Liqueur

Directions:

• Dip rim of cocktail glass in vanilla or peppermint flavoring syrup and sprinkle crushed peppermint onto rim of glass.
• Combine chocolate milk, chocolate liqueur, and peppermint liqueur.
• Pour into glass.
• Add red striped paper straw.
• Add mini marshmallows to taste.

Elegant Christmas Tablescape Ideas

Looking for unique Christmas tablescapes to go along with the martini drink recipes, that are chic yet simple to incorporate and will surely make your festive feast meaningful for your entire family?  Christmas is associated with dazzling gold and red hues, so why not infuse these striking colors for creating a beautiful Christmas tablescape. Smarty Had A Party, with its premium plastic tableware, will help you set your Christmas tablescape most beautifully by giving it a classic red and gold allure. Yes, a stylish gold & red Christmas tablescape will ingeniously highlight the aesthetics of your Christmas decor and will make a stunning first impression on your guests.