Add Some Sparkle To Your Next Soiree

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Hosting family and friends for a relaxing get-together is fun regardless of the time of year. Come the holiday season, families often gather around the dinner table to catch up over a good meal and a few drinks. During the warmer months, it can be fun to don some sandals, dust off your favorite Hawaiian shirt and host a backyard barbecue for those closest to you.

Though such get-togethers often make for precious memories, hosting such a gathering isn't always a walk in the park. Hosts must consider a number of factors to ensure their guests have a great time. Potential dietary restrictions, parking issues and even contingency plans for those backyard barbecues when Mother Nature won't cooperate are just a few of the things a host must plan for when throwing a party for friends and family.

Another thing to consider is which beverages to serve. Though it's always good to have soda and juice on hand for kids and designated drivers, hosts will also want a few adult beverages to help guests relax and enjoy themselves. One-hundred percent natural and ideal for any occasion, Verdi Spumante and Sparkletini by Verdi are imported from Italy and boast a soft and fruity flavor. As the fastest growing Italian sparkling beverage in the United States, Verdi Spumante is increasingly pleasing crowds drawn to its sparkling and zesty taste. Available in four varieties, including Classic Verdi Spumante, Raspberry Sparkletini, Green Apple Sparkletini, and Peach Sparkletini, each Verdi Spumante is best served chilled and even boasts a resealable cork closure that preserves the sparkle until guests and hosts alike are ready for their next glass of sparkling Italian fun.

Hosts who want to give guests something they won't expect can offer a unique take on an old party favorite. In lieu of a traditional mimosa, the following recipes are sure to please guests and set the tone for any party, whether it's a backyard barbecue in the warm summer air or an indoor gathering with family and friends come the holidays.

Classic Verdimosa with Verdi Spumante

2 ounces Verdi Spumante

1 ounce Blood Orange Garnish with orange slice

Mediterranean Fig Vodka

Place the ingredients in a shaker and shake.

Peach Verdimosa with Peach Sparkletini by Verdi

31/2 ounces Peach Sparkletini by Verdi

1/2 ounce of strawberry puree

Place the ingredients in a shaker and shake.

Apple Verdimosa with Green Apple Sparkletini by Verdi

31/2 ounces Green Apple Sparkletini by Verdi

1/2 ounce kiwi puree