Pomegranate-Themed Summer Soirees: 5 Tips And Tricks For Home Hosts
Vibrant and rather jewel-toned, resembling the deep hues of high ruby accessories, the pomegranate is an interesting fruit to work with during summers. Its dark colour adds much depth to any food or drink in which it is incorporated, whereas its sweet and tart flavours introduce a lot of complexity into culinary delicacies prepared for a summer gathering. Undoubtedly, pomegranates are fruits with a broad flavour profile and much range because they can be blended with a lot of versatile ingredients.
While hosting a gathering which puts this fruit at the centre of its overall theme, there are some tricks that a home host can employ to use the pomegranate in full measure, right from its flavours to its textures, colours and aromas. With this, a host can craft a summer gathering that embodies the essential colourful and seasonal qualities of this fruit.
Here are some useful tips and tricks for home hosts to bring about such a pomegranate themed summer soiree in warm weather:
Deep Red And Ruby Decor
One of the most significant ways to bring about a pomegranate-themed soiree is to craft a decor that resembles the fruit’s colours. This means going for deep red pillows, throws and rugs and ruby coloured bowls, platters and centrepieces. Other table accents like red linen napkins tied with rosemary twine and even pomegranate-coloured name tags can be means of adding more fruity detail into the soiree. Go for a mix of dim yellow and red lights especially if the evening is being hosted outdoors during summer weather to create an intimate ambient lighting that blends into the overall seasonal, fruity theme.
Fruit-Inspired Dress Code
The next step that would involve the participation of guests and hosts alike in making this pomegranate themed gathering a great home hosting endeavour would be to have a dress code. Be it a formal or an informal gathering, those attending the soiree can be asked to don clothes which contain deep red, brown, ruby and gold hues to resemble the seasonal fruit that is the highlight of the party. Such a fruit-inspired dress code will also introduce lots of bright colours into the gathering, making it a visually attractive spectacle.
Pomegranate Cocktails And Mocktails
As well, at such a fruit themed party, set up a cocktail and mocktail bar which features drinks that are complete with the tangy and sour flavours of pomegranates. This means coming up with blends like a pomegranate paloma or pomegranate mojito as well as the more exquisite pom royale which brings together 30 ml champagne with a dash of pomegranate juice. Other non-alcoholic options can also include pomegranates blended with flavours of ginger, mint, basil and herbs used for crafting themed spritzers and coolers conducive to summer weather.
Seasonal, Pomegranate-Themed Cuisine
One way to incorporate the pomegranate theme into foods being served at the soiree is to have appetisers, mains and desserts which are either garnished with pomegranates or are infused with pomegranate syrups, glaze or compotes. Some of the small bites for this evening could be pomegranate glazed meatballs or crostini with feta and arils. Roasted veggies and chicken can be served with a pomegranate garnish and the fruit can also be incorporated in dark chocolate tarts finished off with a pomegranate syrup drizzle.
DIY Pomegranate Shelling Station
A really active way to highlight pomegranates as the theme of the soiree is to plan an interactive DIY session. Create a booth where guests can come together and participate in shelling pomegranates, to peel off their skins and collect all the fruit pods in a big bowl. This can then be sent off to the kitchen or to the home bar where the freshly sorted fruit can be used to adorn different dishes and drinks. Such a DIY station will put a kitschy, boho spin on the fruit-themed summer soiree.
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