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THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE

HOSTING YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Freixenet is here to help you plan the perfect soir?e to launch the season. Throwing a dinner party doesn't have to wait for a special day. Borrow some of our sparkling ideas and plan a party for all of your loved ones. Enjoy some tips for you to use for any occasion.

Freixenet wants you to thrive as the host with the most, so break out your favorite Black Bottle Bubbly and start the party off right!

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WINTER WONDERLAND GIVING BACK

WHAT TO SERVE CAVA & COCKTAIL

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WINTER WONDERLAND

Fall is quickly making way for winter. Celebrate the change of season with a "Winter Wonderland" themed dinner party.

D E C O R AT I O N S ? Heating apple cider on the stove is the perfect way to fill your house with delicious

aromas. Serve the cider at the end of the night with dessert. ? Fill glass vases with white sugar, bare twigs and branches for snowy decor. ? Place stringed lights into empty Freixenet bottles. Spray-paint small branches

silver and place in the bottles for an extra touch of elegance.

SET THE TABLE ? Set your table with blue and white linens. This color combination conveys the

winter wonderland theme beautifully. ? Etched crystal glasses will reflect the lights around the house in a delicate

fashion. Pair with white and silver dishes to complete the winter look. ? Print out small name cards for assigned guest seating. Place guests next to

someone they may not know to encourage conversation. Download printer-friendly placement cards

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PARTY FAVORS ? Customize a small box with a snowflake stamp and ribbon. Add mints, candy or

other small favors for guests to take home. ? Homemade ornaments make sentimental favors. Get creative and customize

each trinket for your loved ones. ? Custom cookies make a great take-home gift. Decorate them in the shape of

snowflakes, snowmen or other iconic symbols of the winter season.

THE PLAYLIST ? Moondance - Van Morrison ? Winter Song - Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson ? Georgia On My Mind - Michael Bubl? ? White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes ? Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

DESSERT SUGGESTION

Cake pops are a fun dessert option. Use them as table decorations before guests enjoy them as dessert.

Cake pops also make fantastic party favors.

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GIVING BACK

Support your local charity by hosting a "Giving Back" dinner party. Ask guests to donate an "entrance fee" such as shoes, jackets or toys for local shelters. Following dinner, gather guests for a gift-wrapping party where their donations will be prepared for delivery.

D E C O R AT I O N S

? Write each guests' name on ribbon as a fun alternative for place cards. Tie the ribbon around the napkin and utensils (similar to a napkin ring) and place the setting in the center of the plate.

? Let guests know what is on the menu with a `dish name' runner. Use chalk, crayons or markers to write the names of each dish, their wine pairing or any other bit of information that could be helpful.

? Place fun facts about your charitable cause at each seat as well as around the house.

? Use corks as place card holders. Cut a slit in the top of the cork to hold the card in place.

SET THE TABLE

? Set your table with bright, colorful linens. Use a themed color pattern to support a specific charitable organization.

? Serve a buffet style dinner. This encourages guests to move around, meet new people and try new things.

? Give back in more than one way. Set your table with stylish dishes from brands that use recycled materials.

PARTY FAVORS ? Make a set of custom wine charms for each guest to use throughout the party.

When the party ends, let them take their personalized charm home as a small token of your appreciation. ? Use your favorite gift wrap to make a set of customized coasters for each guest. ? Take a group picture once everyone arrives. Print out one for each family, place it in a frame and mail it to each guest as a special keepsake.

THE PLAYLIST ? Give A Little Bit - The Goo Goo Dolls ? Come Together - The Beatles ? The Gift - Angels & Airways ? Holiday - Vampire Weekend ? Smile - Uncle Kracker

DESSERT SUGGESTION

Keep things festive with colorful macaroons and meringues.

Miniature desserts and pastries are perfect for serving at dinner parties. Put out a variety of treats for guests to sample.

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WHAT TO MAKE - HORS D'OEUVRES

Holiday menus may vary from table to table, but these delicious recipes will dazzle every crowd. Simple adjustments to the recipes can be made to match every holiday this season.

PUMPERNICKEL SANDWICH

Ingredients

Pumpernickel bread Gorgonzola cheese

Black mission figs Serrano ham

Directions

Spread Gorgonzola cheese in between two layers of pumpernickel, then cut into four petite squares. Cut a fig into quarters and place a section onto each of the sandwiches. Place a half slice of Serrano ham on top of each sandwich.

CUCUMBER CUP

Ingredients

Cucumbers Hummus ? Can be flavored to preference Red & yellow bell peppers

Directions

Create a cucumber ring by cutting a quarter inch slice of cucumber and removing its center with a circular cookie cutter. Then, using a mandolin, cut the remaining cucumber lengthwise. Cut that cucumber ribbon in half. Roll the cucumber ribbon inside of the ring and fill it with hummus. Julienne both red and yellow peppers and stick them vertically into the hummus as if they were "flags".

SMOKED SALMON CANAP?

Ingredients

Canap? cups Cr?me fra?che Smoked salmon

Caviar Fresh dill

Directions

Fill canap? cup with cr?me fra?che. Roll a small piece of smoked salmon and place on top of cr?me fra?che. Finish the canap? with a small amount of caviar and fresh dill.

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HOSTING TIP Greet guests at the door with a glass of bubbly. Introduce guests to someone they may not know to keep the conversation flowing, allowing you to go back to your duties as host. View more hosting tips

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InvAiDtDaREtSioS:ns offer important information to guests including daPtLeEA,SlEoBRcINaGt: ion, theme, and what

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to RbSrViPnTOg: to the party. Download and print out one of our custom invitations to send to your friends. Download printer-friendly invitations

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WHAT TO MAKE

Be sure to provide plenty of options for guests' preferences and dietary needs. From appetizers to desserts, a dinner party should consist of at least 3 courses.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH APPLE

Pair with Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken 4 Granny Smith apples 2 large onions 2 oz currants

1/2 glass dry white wine 1/2 glass sweet wine 2 tsp ground cinnamon 4 Tbsp olive oil

Directions

Pre-heat over to 550F. Thoroughly clean the chicken by rinsing under cold running water, inside and out, and dry with paper towels. Peel the onions and cut into thin strips. Peel the apples and dice. In a bowl, mix onions, apples, currants, cinnamon, and sweet wine. Stuff the chicken with this mixture and place in a clay baking dish. Rub with oil and place in the oven. Allow to cook for approximately 90 minutes. Baste often with the cooking juices. Before removing, pour the white wine over the chicken and allow to cook 10 more minutes. Serve with the stuffing and a vegetable garnish.

CATALAN CREAM CUSTARD

Pair with Carta Nevada Semi Dry

Ingredients

6 eggs 3-1/4 cups milk 7 oz sugar

2 Tbsp corn starch Zest of 1/2 lemon Salt

Directions

Separate the egg yolks and place in a mixing bowl. Discard the egg whites. Add lemon zest and a pinch of salt and mix.

Pour the egg mixture into a saucepan and place on low heat. Add milk and stir with a wooden spoon, bringing it to a low boil.

Add the sugar, reserving three teaspoons for later, and stir slowly to mix contents.

After sugar has dissolved, add corn starch and continue to stir. Bring to a low boil, stirring contents to ensure it does not burn. Once thickened, pour into individual bowls and place in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and sprinkle with the remaining sugar. You can also use a kitchen torch to burn the top coat until it caramelizes.

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BUILD YOUR OWN FEAST

Freixenet has plenty of dishes for you to choose from. We have tons of options from appetizers to desserts. Find the menu that's perfect for you and your guests. View more recipes

HOSTING TIP Create your playlists ahead of time so the music flows continuously throughout the evening. Make multiple playlists with different genres of music so that it always matches the tone of your party, even as it changes. View more hosting tips

E N T E R TA I N I N G CHECKLIST

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CAVA & COCKTAILS

Every party needs delicious cocktails to start the evening off right. Enjoy a selection of recipes to make your guests happy, no matter what their preference.

FRENCH 75

Ingredients 3/4 oz triple sec 3/4 oz fresh sour mix 1/2 oz simple syrup 3 oz Cordon Negro Brut

Directions

Mix together and serve in a chilled martini glass, no ice. Garnish with orange zest.

POINSETTIA

Ingredients 1/2 oz orange liqueur 3 oz cranberry juice cocktail Chilled orange wedge 4-5 oz Carta Nevada Brut

Directions

In a highball glass or sparkling wine flute, squeeze the orange wedge. Mix liqueur and cranberry juice and add cava. Stir gently and garnish with a lime twist.

WINTERFRUIT PUNCH

Ingredients 12 oz frozen cranberry-apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 cups ice cubes 2 bottles Carta Nevada Brut

Directions Mix concentrate, liqueur and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Add apple slices and ice cubes and mix thoroughly. For each serving, pour one part juice mixture and two parts sparkling wine into champagne flute.

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Ingredients

1/2 oz brandy 1 sugar cube 3 dash bitters Champagne flute Cordon Negro Extra Dry

Directions

In a champagne flute, combine sugar cube, bitters and brandy. While stirring, fill the remaining glass with Cordon Negro Extra Dry.

ARCTIC KISS

Ingredients 1 oz cherry brandy 1/2 oz triple sec 1 oz fresh pineapple juice 4 oz Cordon Negro Brut

Directions

Mix cherry brandy, triple sec and pineapple juice in a shaker with a handful of ice and strain into a chilled flute glass. Fill with cava and garnish with a fresh cranberry.

BABY BELLINI

(For the designated drivers)

Ingredients Sparkling cider Peach nectar Lemon juice 3 rounded tsp of peach sorbet

Directions

Mix together sparkling cider, peach nectar and lemon juice. Fill a champagne flute slightly more than half way with the mixture. Carefully add the sorbet balls.

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