Tuesday 26 October 2010

Ain't no party like a gin laced tea party



Are you partial to vintage, sugar rushes and gin hiccups? If the answer is yes why don't you gather a crowd and host a vintage tea party. Your guests will be squealing with joy with all the nostalgia and you get an excuse to dress up like a 50's bombshell.

What you need: 

Yummy delights 

Victoria sponge
Scones with clotted cream and jam
Chocolate éclairs 
Finger sandwiches such as cucumber - ohh so British! 

Naughty Tea 

Jasmine delight:
5 green jasmine tea bags 
4 tbsp sugar, or to taste
750ml champagne or prosecco 
Or: 
Earl Grey surprise: 
5 Earl grey tea bags 
4 tbsp sugar, or to taste 
Juice of 2 lemons
200 ml of gin 

Accessories 
Cake stand 
Bunting
Tea cups and crockery (vintage preferably) 
Fun table clothes 
1950s Music 

Accessories for you 
A fun outlook on life 
Cherry red lippy 
Curlers for the Vixen look 
Stockings-why not! 
Heels 






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