The Show Goes On
We find ourselves, upon the day of writing this entry, in unprecedented times of great uncertainty. We know the world at large is having a tough go of it right now - especially our own industry - and many clients, partners and friends so very dear to our hearts are struggling in the wake of this pandemic. While the events industry may look a bit different these days, at its heart this industry is about bringing people together. Community, connection, collaboration, shared purpose… Here at RGI we are as passionate as ever about that mission. Even if right now that means “alone together”, rest assured we are still here as a resource and will continue to entertain, inspire, and guide you towards better days ahead.
One ritual the RGI team can’t wait to resurrect once released from our lock down is the tried and true cocktail party…. But who says we can’t start now?!
Next Thursday, April 23rd at 5 p.m. ET, RGI is hosting cocktail party via Instagram Live (with the help of some amazing friendors).
Live tunes by DJ 2-tone Jones (@dj2tonejones) will set the vibe as we whip up swoon worthy hors d’oeuvres with Vicky Theodoro of Heirloom Catering (@heirloomdc), test our mixology skills with Toastworthy’s Sophie Stich (@toast.worthy), and pull together the perfect floral arrangement with Sweet Root Village (@sweetrootvillage) To top it all off, Rachael Glaws of RGI events will share her best entertaining essentials to use right now for your roommates-only parties, and later for your post-COVID celebrations.
We’ll distro lists of ingredients to grab and materials to gather next week – so head over to www.rgievents.com/cocktailparty to RSVP and make sure you’re on the list to receive the 411! While RSVP is not necessary to join to Instagram Live broadcast – your RSVP will ensure you can create along with us
- because its always better when we party (alone) together!
Updates will also be posted to our Instagram account so be sure to follow us @rgievents – we hope you’ll join in on the fun!
Principal + Creative Director of RGI events, Rachael Cameron Glaws - On Insta @Rachael_Cameron_G
Of course, no proper host would hold a cocktail party without featuring a house cocktail. Drawing inspiration from our archives, feast your eyes on our Lavender Cloud. We dreamt up this pretty-in-purple number for an event we produced for a corporate client a few years back – and I think you can see why it was such a hit.
While the cocktail had major visual appeal – and gave a nod to the season (spring!) – an interactive element gave this drink its lasting impact. As our bartenders mixed and poured their concoctions, guests placed the final touch: lavender garnished atop a frothy egg white foam. We love a cocktail that does double duty: our Lavender Cloud was a palate pleasing beverage and low-lift entertainment for our guests.
When implementing custom elements into your bar service always be mindful of execution. This cocktail was a success because our “custom” feature was accomplished quickly and easily – no wait time or instructions needed.
If, like us, you are now craving an equally refreshing libation, we’ve put together an easy substitute for our at-home bartenders that will take any COVID-19 cocktail hour to the next level!
Ingredients
4 oz Champagne, Prosecco or sparkling wine
1 oz Chambord
1 oz Simple syrup (easy to make, all you need is sugar and water!)
Shake ingredients together with ice and pour in a coupe.
No drink is complete without a garnish so pull a few wild lavender sprigs growing in your yard, or sprinkle with some lavender sugar you have stashed in the back of your pantry! For a truly lux experience, substitute this easy cotton candy in place of our lavender foam!
We can’t wait to chat over a coupe (or two) next week! In the meantime, stay home, stay safe, and we’ll be enjoying our cocktails together again soon!