How to Throw the Ultimate Galentine’s Party with CHOYA
02.10.2025 | Blog
Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather your best friends and celebrate all the love, laughter, and endless support you share. This year, make your Galentine’s bash unforgettable by incorporating CHOYA into the mix. From delicious cocktails to delightful party favors, CHOYA will add a unique and memorable touch to your gathering.
Here’s your guide to throwing the ultimate Galentine’s party with CHOYA:
1. Set the Scene for a Cozy Celebration
Transform your living space into a Galentine’s wonderland with cozy decorations. Think plush pillows, fairy lights, and flowers. You want your guests to feel pampered and ready for a night of relaxation and bonding.
Create a central cocktail station featuring CHOYA Umeshu and fun mixers so your friends can get creative with their drinks as soon as they arrive (click here to see all products). Be sure to include plenty of glassware, garnishes (think fresh fruit, herbs, and edible flowers), and recipe cards for cocktail inspiration!
2. CHOYA Umeshu Cocktails for Every Taste
The star of your party? CHOYA Umeshu, of course! Its sweet, rich flavor makes it the perfect base for crafting cocktails that everyone will love. To help your guests get into the spirit of the night, prepare a few signature CHOYA drinks to serve throughout the evening.
Ume Be my Valentine
- 2 oz The CHOYA Original Sparkling Wine
- 1 oz Bitter Bianco
- 0.5 oz Aperitivo Rosato
- 1.5 oz Sakura Vermouth
- 1 Raspberry
NY To Tokyo Sour
- 1 oz The CHOYA Golden Ume Fruit
- 1.5 oz Japanese Whisky
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Yuzu Juice (can substitute with lemon juice)
- 1 Egg white (or foaming substitute)
- 0.5 oz Fruit-forward Red Wine (Shiraz, Malbec, or Cab)
See our Recipes Page and our Instagram for more Signature Cocktail ideas!
3. Fun Party Activities with a CHOYA Twist
Keep the party going with fun activities that keep your guests engaged and entertained. Here are a few Galentine’s-themed ideas that pair perfectly with your CHOYA drinks:
- DIY Cocktail Challenge: Break your friends into teams and challenge them to create the best CHOYA cocktail using a variety of ingredients. )
- Umeshu Tasting Challange: Have your friends blindly taste different CHOYA products and guess which product it is.
- APT Drinking Game: Try the viral APT Drinking game where “losing” feels like a win! See our APT Game Post to learn how to play
4. Send Guests Home with CHOYA Goodies
End the night on a sweet note by sending your guests home with a little piece of CHOYA magic. Prepare mini gift bags with small bottles of CHOYA Umeshu, cute cocktail recipe cards, and personalized Galentine’s notes. It’s a thoughtful way to say thank you for celebrating together and will leave your friends feeling loved and appreciated.
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