How to Host the Perfect Drinks & Decorate Night This Winter

Jess Barnett


Cosy vibes, festive cocktails, and the cutest gingerbread creations.

If you're looking for the ultimate winter girls’ night in, the Drinks & Decorate trend is your new best friend. It’s cosy, creative, budget-friendly, and ridiculously aesthetic — everything you want from a festive night with the girlies.

Whether you're planning a Christmas gathering, a mulled wine evening, or a chilled “cosy crafting” night at home, Treat Kitchen’s Gingerbread House Kit and Gingerbread Tree Kit make decorating fun, fuss-free, and Insta-ready.

Here’s how to set the perfect vibe.

⭐️ Set the Scene for Cosy Winter Vibes

Think warm lighting, candles, fairy lights, soft blankets, and a festive playlist. The goal is to create that “Pinterest winter night in” feeling — relaxed, warm, and a little sparkly.

A few ambience boosters:

A cinnamon or gingerbread-scented candle

Fairy lights draped across the table

A simple table runner or rustic wooden board for displaying finished creations

Soft Christmas classics or chilled pop remixes in the background

🍷 Build a Mulled Wine & Cocktail Station

No Drinks & Decorate night is complete without… well, drinks. Create a simple self-serve drinks corner with seasonal favourites:

Festive Drink Ideas:

Mulled wine (a must — the smell alone sets the mood)

Winter spritz with Prosecco & cranberries

Gingerbread espresso martinis

Sparkling apple & cinnamon mocktails

Non-alcoholic mulled punch

Add garnishes like cinnamon sticks, fresh berries, rosemary sprigs, or dehydrated oranges to make every glass feel special.

🎀 Create a Cute Decorating Table

You don’t need anything complicated — just a layout that feels inviting and fun.

Use bowls or jars for sweets, sprinkle edible glitter on the table, and add touches like:

Mini marshmallows

Festive sprinkles

Extra candies for detailing

A “create your masterpiece” sign or letter board

This isn’t about perfection — it’s about cosy creativity.

🎉 Bring Out the Gingerbread Kits

Once everyone has their drinks and the music’s flowing, bring out the stars of the night:

Treat Kitchen’s Gingerbread House Kit
Treat Kitchen’s Gingerbread Tree Kit

They’re ready to decorate straight from the box — no baking, no stress, just pure festive fun.

Both kits are perfect for:

Girls’ nights

Christmas get-togethers

Mulled wine evenings

Date nights

Family-friendly crafting nights

And the designs are super photogenic — meaning your group chat, Instagram stories, and TikToks will look chef’s kiss.

📸 Capture the Aesthetic

Create a mini photo corner with fairy lights or a festive backdrop so everyone can show off their final creations. Encourage cute group shots, house vs. tree comparisons, and “cheers with mulled wine” photos.

This trend is as much about the experience as the final product — so capture all the cosy, giggly, gingerbread moments.

🎄 Ready to Host Your Own Drinks & Decorate Night?

Whether you're planning a mulled wine party, a festive girls’ night in, or a low-key winter weekend activity, Treat Kitchen’s Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Tree Kits give you everything you need for a magical, creative evening.

Order your kits today and start planning the cosiest Drinks & Decorate night of the season.

Let the decorating — and the mulled wine — begin!

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