Gatherings made Simple, Beverages of Choice!!

Keeping your gatherings simple begins with the beverages you offer. The days of the no host bar are long gone and all for good reason. I recall always having more than the basics out for my guests enjoyment, not anymore!! Unless one employs a bartender to over see the pour, it can become very pricey, as well take away from the enjoyment of the evening, not to mention the one that always has one too many. There is a place and time for the enjoyment of the cocktail, our tradition begins with a Picon but I am talking 4 to 5 people not a mas group or even 10. Previously, I mentioned a Sparkling Wine, Red & White, keep it basic unless of coarse you are pairing which is a whole other thing. Sparkling water such as Seltzer or Club Soda are good, but don't think you have to get all the flavors. Plain soda water with the offerings of fresh lemon wedge, lime wedge and orange is more than satisfactory and appreciated. Now onto the wines, it is good to figure 2.5 glasses per adult guest and not of each, just as an average. Sparkling Wine such a Presecco is nice, Chardonnay or Savignon Blanc for the white, I offer two reds which include a Cabernet and a Pinot, one is light, one is full bodied. This will cover the beverages, of coarse you will offer coffee and it is inevitable someone will have a bit of Cognac or Brandy in tow that is brought out with dessert if you go that far which brings me to...... I shall return to share more simple ways to create the perfect gathering.
Until then  "Think Good Thoughts & Smile" someone will notice!