I had a phenomenal time at the Bombay Sapphire cocktail party tonight. I was surrounded by some pretty great people, fantastic food, and amazing cocktails all at a swanky venue–a foodie’s paradise.
Merlin Griffths, a master mixologist, and the Bombay Sapphire ambassador, graced guests with his presence, and presented some great cocktail tips.
He showed me the difference between a shaken and stirred classic martini, and unlike Bond, I now prefer mine stirred. As a general rule, Merlin maintains his cocktails simple, with fresh ingredients that balance and compliment the gin.
Along side Mr.Griffths, Sebastian Cenrner of Eatertainment presented some exceptional entertaining tips, directed primarily to men (to impress the ladies). His food ideas perfectly complemented the cocktails, and he paid extraordinary attention to detail; inclusive of napkin folding.
(Citrus Seared Salmon– Paired with Sapphire Ultimate Martini and Sapphire 75)
(Left: Beef with Pesto Skewer; Paired with Sapphire Collins and Sapphire Ginger Mint)
(Right: Charcuterie Sampler; Paired with Sapphire Collins and Sapphire Cosmopolitan)
**I would like to extend my thanks to Ian Barr and Victoria Taylor of Rocket XL for the invite; I had a great time:)
May 5th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Gin is such an awesome spirit during the summer. It’s just so refreshing. Cheers!
May 5th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Hey, great photos! I’m glad someone took some, I forgot my camera!
It was nice meeting you last night, I’ll have to add you to my RSS
May 5th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
auleeu, dar voi sinteti betivi pe acolo.numai bauturi—kokteiluri–albastre.ce fain ai iesit in foto!te pup
May 5th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself. It was great to put a face to the name – thanks for coming out!
May 6th, 2009 at 2:59 am
Fun event, would be cool to goto these things more often and meet more bloggers.
May 6th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Oh bloggers are everywhere. Cute photos! I’m glad we had an opportunity to meet, albeit rather briefly.
I’m adoring your blog, fantastic work. I can’t wait to read more… right now I have to do some serious editing because Dine.TO waits for no one.
A bientot!
May 7th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Just found your blog. It’s great. I’m following you on Twitter. Love your pictures.
May 7th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Amazing Pictures