Sunday, December 19, 2021

New Year's Eve Ideas

CCC Closet

 
Since I am all ready for Christmas, I thought I would start putting together ideas for New Year's Eve at CCC as my daughter and her S.O. will be here. We are staying in, and I am planning my attire, beverages, and food.

I am wearing this sequined off the shoulder dress that I got last year at Anthropologie. 

With it I will wear these gorgeous crystal flats I just got from J.Crew.

I am not usually into bling, but NYE is the exception.


Crystal Slingback Mules


This beautiful sequined skirt would be great paired with a white shirt from your closet.


Sequin Midi Skirt


I also love this red sequined dress.


Sequin V-Back Dress


There will be lots of Champagne of course and one of my favorite cocktails - the Champagne Cocktail. Here are two recipes - the Classic Champagne Cocktail and the Chinoiserie Chic Champagne Cocktail.


CC Champagne Cocktail


The Chinoiserie Chic New Year's Eve Champagne Cocktail

1 Part Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liquer
3 Parts Champagne, Sparkling Wine, or Prosecco
Squeeze the juice of a lemon wedge
Add a lemon twist
Serve in a Champagne flute

With its exquisite pagoda inspired Chinoiserie bottle and equally amazing taste, this French ginger liquer deserves a spot on your bar.


Domaine de Canton


Classic Champagne Cocktail


Ingredients
1 sugar cube
2 to 4 dashes Angostura or other aromatic bitters
Champagne (or other sparkling wine), chilled, to top
Garnish: lemon twist

Place a sugar cube on a bar spoon and douse with the bitters.
Drop the cube into a Champagne flute or similar glass.
Fill the glass with Champagne or other sparkling wine.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

My two favorite "Champagnes" in the under $20 category are Chandon Brut and Mumm Napa Brut. Both are lovely sparkling wines at a great price point and easy to find.


Chandon Brut


Mumm Napa Brut



And some wonderful chinoiserie choices for Champagne buckets - 


Chinoiserie Champagne Bucket


Aerin Ginger Jar Champagne Bucket


Chinoiserie Champagne Bucket


Or get one of these giant clamshells I love and use it as an ice bucket filled with Champagne splits.


Large Clam Shell


Clamshell with Champagne 


I plan to get some of these zebra balloons - with my 12 foot ceilings, I think they will work great.


Zebra Balloon



I'll post some food plans too soon. I am off to Total Wine this morning for a Champagne run. They also stock my favorite bitters - Hella Bitters Aromatic.






4 comments:

  1. Thanks for your CC Champagne Cocktail recipe. I am a champagne freak, so I will definitely give it a try.

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  2. Beautiful attire choice for New Years, I am glad your daughter will be joining you for"at Home" festivities. I am sure your evening will be chic. Joy!

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