Cool Summer!

Wow...just coming off a stretch of several Summer events. We had five proms in May and June and simultaneously booked five for next summer-including a back to back prom for one of our local high schools!

We're also just on the heels of our annual fundraising auction, Splash! It was a beautiful event, but my favorite piece was the signature cocktail, 'Thyme Splash.' We infused our vodka with fresh thyme for four days and then mixed a combination of fresh grapefruit juice and St. Germaine, and french elderflower liqueur. The drink is garnished with fresh thyme and tastes of lychee, grapefruit, lilac, and just a hint of thyme. It's a beautiful martini for the summer.

The event itself was a smashing success and we piloted a new element: we hosted the after-party here in the Aquarium after sending guests across the street for dinner. So guests began their night here at the Aquarium with drinks and incredible hors 'doeuvres and a silent auction; then they moved to the hotel across the way for a three course dinner and the live auction, then two and half hours later they returned to the Aquarium. In that time we erected a stage set, an extensive lighting package, sound, and a brand new decor/furniture package. Our beautiful space looked like a re-imagined MTV unplugged stage set under the sea. The local rock band, Doxology played while about a 100 people came back to dance and revel after the auction. The whole evening was a smash! Or, should I say Splash!?

Just finished a spurt of 3 events!

First, we had about 550 folks from F5 in. Massive Beach Party. Endless Summer was playing behind the bar, beach towels, beach balls, flip flops, and hawaiian shirts were ubiquitous. We even had lifeguard chairs built and brought in. Very fun band. Surf City USA.

And secondly...Proms...Lots of them this month. I love them. The schools are wonderful clients to work with, the students are incredibly happy and it's fun/funny to watch and remember your own prom.

And finally we just hosted an incredible reception for the INTA conference. Trademark attorneys from all over the world. We had about 550 folks from Spain, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Belgium, Britain, Australia, Sweden, Germany, Korea, Japan, and several other countries.
We were determined to make the Aquarium reception the most memorable and talked about of the entire conference. All reports indicate that we completely set the curve. Sweet!

Cocktail Infusions!

Just tasted a Thyme infused vodka we're working on for an ultra special event we're hosting in June. The vodka picked up a lot of color and flavor in only four days! Going to try once more tomorrow and I think the flavor will be absolutely perfect.
I can't yet reveal all the details of this drink, but let me say that it's going to be pretty cool.
Also using a rare eau de vie derived from elderflowers in France to make this a perfect, summery fresh martini. Very excited and I'll keep everyone updated!

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