Archive for the ‘Social Events’ Category

I always hate having to pop a piece of gum in my mouth after having a drink. If I want another drink, now it will taste bad because it’s clashing with my gum! But now, I found a way to avoid this! The trick is to get a mint drink. Here are two drinks that are sure to leave your mouth feeling minty fresh!

Drink #1 Mint Julep Recipe

• Mint leaves
• Crushed ice
• 2 tbsp. mint syrup (see recipe below)
• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 oz. good-quality Kentucky bourbon

Crush or muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-ounce Mint Julep Cup (using the back of a spoon to crush mint leaves) until mixture forms a paste.

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AT THE EVENT:

Transportation

• Encourage carpooling, public transportation, biking or walking.
• If having a larger event, rent bio fueled vehicles for guests, ie: limos, buses, vans and cars.

Table Settings

• Choose china and glassware instead of using paper and plastic plates and cups. If you must use disposable, be sure to make sure it is recyclable or easy to compost.
• Buy or rent fabric reusable table coverings and napkins instead of paper or plastic.
• Use local in season flowers in centerpieces or instead, try to use unique non-flower pieces into your theme.

Things to Remember

• Promote your efforts to make your event green.
• Tell your guests about any additional event-related material that is available online.
• Make sure all recycling containers are marked and easy for your guests to access.
• Provide a place for name badge return and other reusable materials as your guests exit.

AFTER THE EVENT:

Cleanup

• Recycle or reuse leftover paper products.
• Work with the venue to compost and donate any leftover food items.
• Be sure to use eco-friendly cleaning products if you can.

It is very important that we take care of the environment because our resources are dwindling. People are slowly but surely starting to take heed and change their lifestyles in order to “go green,” however,  many people feel that it is a burden to be environmentally friendly so here are some easy and quick ways to green your next event!

PRIOR TO THE EVENT:

Invitations

• Virtual invitations sent by e-mail or through social networking Web sites are easy and quick, in addition to being more inexpensive than using paper.
• If you do decide to print your invitations, select recycled paper. If you want to go the extra mile, print your invitations using a vegetable or soy-based ink printer.

Registration

• Using online registration is a simple way to manage, organize and track guests. Many systems allow guests to print their own badges or you could also use the same vegetable or soy-based printer to print them yourself.
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I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday! Spring is fully under way and April showers are here to give life to what winter killed. Even though you may not enjoy rainy weather, it is essential to have a beautiful spring.

Here are some fun drink recipes all about the rain. Pour up a glass and enjoy the watering of the Earth!

Drink # 1 – April Shower

Ingredients

• 1 oz brandy
• 1/4 oz benedictine herbal liqueur
• 1 oz orange juice

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Even if you are finished with school, I am sure you remember a great spring break you had where you went on a real vacation!

I remember those college days when I would go to Miami to forget about the cold and the constant studying I had to do. It was a time when you could genuinely let loose and forget about the tests, quizzes, and the papers.

Here are some great drink recipes that will have you ready to head down somewhere where it is warm and the water is blue!

Drink #1 – Spring Break

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Absolut® Kurant vodka
• 1/2 oz lychee liqueur
• 3 – 4 oz club soda

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