During the V.I.P. reception, Smirnoff Vodka set up a bar decorated with rainbow ice sculptures along with its limited-edition “Love Wins” bottles.
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The bartenders at the Highball Lounge inside the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston offer creative “how-to-cocktail” breakout sessions for corporate groups and other parties. For groups of from 10 to 30 guests, the beverage experts will conduct an interactive cocktail-making class where guests can learn the latest tips and techniques on how to craft the perfect drink. Attendees also receive a copy of The Little Black Book of Cocktails and a Kimpton-branded cocktail shaker. Pricing starts at $250 for a party of 10.
Photo: Courtesy of Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel
Bedazzle My Bonbons recently introduced Dazzle Your Drinks, colorful, sparkling sugar for decorating the rims of cocktail glasses. The sugar, which is available in 24 colors, costs $18 per one-pound bag with a three-bag minimum purchase; one bag can rim as many as 200 glasses and will store for two years.
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2. Create productive and energizing meeting breaks.
Use session breaks to energize and refresh guests with options such as Wolfgang Puck Catering's spa-water hydration station. Fresh fruit and herbs can be added to water, and combinations include orange, mint, and lemon for an immunity boost; blueberry, apple, and raspberry for an antioxidant boost; and cinnamon and strawberry for a metabolism boost.
Photo: Jessica Lynne Photography for Wolfgang Puck Catering
The evening will feature signature cocktails by Absolut, including the Absolut Limelight with lime juice, ginger ale, and soda, and the Absolut Lime Vodkarita with lime juice and agave nectar.
Photo: James Ellington
