5 Gifts To Bring To Your Thanksgiving Host This Season
Thanksgiving is the time when one will be invited to a gathering or two to engage in some socialising involving lots of tasty food. And while going to a friend or relative’s house is an interesting prospect, scrambling for a tote or a token gift at the last minute becomes a rather clumsy affair. Instead, one can plan ahead for simple yet interesting gifts that can be presented to one’s host at a thanksgiving gathering.
These presents are easy to source or put together and can in fact be utilised by the host at the event itself. One can also put in a bit of creative thought into curating slightly more personalised gifts by customising some of these numbers.
Read on below for a glimpse into such gifts that can be interesting alternatives to present to one’s host at a thanksgiving gathering this festive season:
Uniquely Shaped Ice Moulds
One of the quirkier gifting options to present to the host of a thanksgiving gathering is ice moulds in different shapes like diamonds, hearts, flowers and leaves. These moulds can be put to use by the host in the making of flavour-infused ices containing fruits and herbs which are used to build the overall flavour profile of cocktails and mocktails.
Such a gift would be suitable especially when the host is a mixology enthusiast fond of crafting different blends by experimenting with imaginative apparatus and bar tools. The ice moulds can be presented a little bit ahead of the party so they can be used by the host for the event.
Homemade Syrups And Mixers
If one wishes to make the gift giving a bit more interesting, go the extra mile and prepare homemade syrups and mixers which can be interesting additions to a host’s home bar.
The syrups and mixers can also be prepared in tune with the theme of the gathering so they can range from an aromatic vanilla simple syrup to the more floral lavender syrup.
Mixers could also include freshly made pulpy fruit juices like orange and grapefruit juice as well as pumpkin spice or espresso which can be used at the thanksgiving gathering.
Glass bottles with decorative ribbons and corks can be used as containers to present the syrups and mixers in a more aesthetic manner.
Customised Drink Coasters
Another interesting gifting alternative for a thanksgiving host is customised drink coasters. Find out more about some of the interests of the person throwing the party, ranging from movies to books to poetry and get coasters made which reflect these themes.
The coasters can be adorned with movie stills or famous quotes as well as sketches or doodles which resonate with the host. Coasters build into the overall aesthetics of a bar space too, and can be used by the host as art pieces.
Infused Sugars And Salts For Rims
An interesting garnish for several alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is sugar or salt rimmed glasses. These seasonings build into the flavours of the drink being served and make the profile of the beverage more pronounced. Sugar and salt can be infused with different ingredients like vanilla and cinnamon for the former and chillies and peppers for the latter.
Vanilla infused sugar can bring in a sweet depth into drinks like Irish coffee while chilli infused salt will be a clever way to adorn a margarita cocktail glass.
Pour these infused seasonings into small glass bottles and place them in a wicker basket to be presented as a thanksgiving gift to one’s host.
Customised Glassware
Another gifting alternative which introduces a personalised touch into one’s gift giving game is customised glassware. These can be engraved champagne flutes or rocks glasses that bear the name of one’s host or carry their monogram.
Such glassware needs to be commissioned in advance, so the gift is ready in time for the party. Present at least two to four glasses to the host so that they can be utilised at family dinners or intimate gatherings.
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