With Valentine's Day being tomorrow, I thought I would dedicate this post to hosting the perfect Valentines Day Party! However... I'm gonna do a little twist on this holiday and give you tips on how to throw a SINGLES PARTY! Let's face it..not everyone is in love and gets flowers,chocolate, and a romantic dinner. Now, you can either host a singles party in which all single people are invited and it gives people a chance to meet someone new....or...you can host a single LADIES ONLY party where you dont have to feel the pressure of looking good or wondering if you got some pesto stuck in your teeth. So for you single ladies out there...this ones for you!
On the menu:
Keep it fun with heavy hors d' oeuvres. Nobody wants to sit down for a formal dinner for a party on a Tuesday night! You should estimate 5 to 7 pieces per person plus some food displays. Best part about it? No boys around. So feel free to make those messy recipes. Who cares if you have sauce on your shirt? Single ladies arent judgin'!
Pigs in a Blanket
This is one of the easiest things you could possibly make. All you have to do is buy croissant dough and some mini dogs and you're good to go. Provide a few dipping options such
Dessert
i dont think i need to say that chocolate is a must have. om nom nom...
a twist on the classic chocolate whoopie pie
twist on the classic chocolate covered strawberry!
An adorable way to display your desserts is to do a dessert table. You can mix in desserts and some candy jars. Fill those jars up with pink cotton candy, marshamallows, red and pink jelly beans, cinnamon red hots, mini meringue bites, red hershey kisses and m&ms, red lollipops, etc.
The Bar
This party isnt complete without some delicious cocktails! You cant go wrong with some fruit bellinis and champagne...but if you want something stronger, here are some delicious and festive ideas
Ingredients
- 2 pineapples , peeled and cubed
- 2 pounds sliced strawberries
- 2 bottles (750 ml each) Absolut mango vodka
- 3 ounces Love Potion #9 infusion
- Lime wheel
Directions
To make infusion: Layer fruit in a glass infusion jar. Add vodka. Save liquor bottles. Let rest for 7 days at room temperature. Using a sieve and funnel, strain liquid back into original bottles. Store in the refrigerator.
To make cocktail: Add infusion into mixing glass. Shake well with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
2 1/2 ounces mango puree
Rose Brut Sparkling Wine
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker add X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, mango puree, and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne flute rimmed with rimming sugar. Top with sparkling wine.
Follow these tips and you will be sure to have the most memorable and fabulous single ladies Valentines Day party!
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