City View Loft Grand Opening

One station had a drink dubbed "the Jam." Guests could drop pure fruit preserves into glasses of sparkling wine.
Photo: Carasco Photography
The Walrus Gala

Books and the printed page inspired the Walrus Gala in Toronto in January. The black-and-white color scheme carried over into decor elements such as festive cocktail straws.
Photo: Tom Sandler Photography

Liquor sponsor Bombay Sapphire made frosted cocktail shots in the Golden Glove lounge during the reception by mixing its product with lime juice, mint, and a dash of liquid nitrogen.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash

Frozen berry and bourbon lemonades with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, topped with mint and served in Mason jars, by Tasty Catering in Chicago
Photo: James Atkins for BizBash

The Summer-Thyme: lemon cocktails mixed with vodka, St. Germain, and honey-thyme lemonade, by Sweet Hospitality Group in New York
Photo: Carolyn Curtis/BizBash & Andrew Martin for BizBash