Night In With Hamilton
Welcome to our night in, where we round up together in person or virtually for a special night of relaxation and connection in our loungewear. This guide is filled with tips and tricks for hosting the ultimate meet-up session with your besties and checking off “spend more time with friends” from your list.
Keep It Bite-Sized
Who says you can’t make fancy finger foods at home? This is a night where we aren’t just settling for pizza or veggies and hummus. Go wild and try this recipe for Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms:
Pour It Up
While we love our usual fermented grape liquid companion at the end of each day, we prefer to make crafty cocktails on special occasions. A spicy margarita (inspired by Mel Drake) pairs perfectly with our jalapeno snack and is so easy to make. Simply coat the rim of any glass with lime and dip in sugar or salt (your choice). Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 oz. of tequila, 1 oz. triple sec, juice of half a lime, ½ tbsp of agave nectar, jalapeno slices and a splash of pineapple juice (or any other juice you like). Shake, strain and serve! While taking those initial sips, go around the group and ask each friend what has been tough for them this week and their resolution moving forward.
Mask It Away
We aren’t going to miss an opportunity to put on a face mask during this much-anticipated-free-time so we tried the Dr.Jart+ Cryo Rubber Mask with Brightening Vitamin C ($14). This multipurpose mask is designed to provide the renewing effects of cryo-therapy in your home. There are two easy steps:
Step 1 – After cleansing, apply the stick ampoule to your skin. The ampoule helps balance the skin and lift away dead skin cells to the surface, while sea buckthorn fruit extract helps brighten your complexion.
Step 2 – Fit the mask to your entire face and leave it on for 30-40 minutes. Remove the mask and massage your face for deeper absorption.
Added bonus – this mask has been clinically tested to show reduction in skin redness and red spots as well as increased blood flow.
Dance with Hamilton
We remember our disappointment at not being able to snag Broadway tickets to Hamilton – we would’ve settled for sitting on the floor at that point. But luckily, Hamilton is streaming on Disney Plus, which makes it perfect for a cozy pals night in with lots of blankets. The show features the original and diverse 2016 Broadway cast, including Lin-Manuel Miranda himself. We guarantee you’ll be playing the soundtrack over and over again and trying to recreate some iconic moves. Some interesting discussion questions for the after-show amongst your besties: what parts of Hamilton’s complicated figure relate to you and what was the most powerful line with respect to our history?
Pick a date and simply share this guide with your squad for an easy and memorable night.