Get the drinks in
Create a fabulous cocktail to greet guests and get everyone in a cheery mood
Invest in a drinks trolley
a bar cart laden with glassware and a cocktail kit can be wheeled into action for pre-dinner drinks.
What to drink
this year has seen the Negroni rule, and if you’re still enjoying it, carry on! Negroni is one of the easier cocktails to make. there are many types of gin and all of them will add something to a cocktail, so pull out the full range. Most drinks require a dash of sugar but making a sugar syrup in advance helps. Cocktails are best made fresh, and it’s fun getting guests involved. leave a few measurements out and let people experiment while you prepare dinner.