Things We Love

Winter is a wonderful time for sipping wine and getting cozy by the fire, but every once in a while this chilly season outwears its welcome. If you’re feeling the bite of the winter blues, why not heat things up by hosting an indoor beach party for your favorite folks. Invite friends to forget the freezing temps and show up in their best beach-themed attire (bundled up under their jackets, of course) for a night of surf, sun, and sand. Give guests a taste of summer by transporting them to an exotic island locale with sea-themed decor, tropical wine cocktails, and warm-weather foods that will leave the snow outside all but forgotten.

To get this stay-cation started, get ready to break out the beach gear. Upon arrival, crank up the thermostat and invite partygoers to swap parkas, scarves, and snow boots for shorts, bathing suits, sarongs, and flip-flops. Sunglasses, sun hats, and snorkel gear make great photo props, too.

Next, serve up tropical wine cocktails. Because, let’s face it: the only thing frosted should be your glass. Channel the tropics with wine cocktails made with Ménage à Trois reds. Try a simple red wine spritzer, fruity red sangria, or your own summery concoction made with Ménage à Trois wine.

Finally, feed your guests’ insatiable appetite for everything summer. Everyone will chow down on summer staples like hot dogs, burgers, and anything watermelon you can find, along with other tropical fruits, for a menu that plays up this party’s beachy vibes.

Last but in no way least, turn up the heat by turning up the volume on your favorite summer beach music.

Chances are if you love it, all your guests will, too. After all, nothing feels more like summer than dancing the night away while indulging in some tantalizing summertime cocktails.