Entertaining Idea: DIY Bloody Mary's
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that a good Bloody Mary always hits the spot. Everyone has their favorite ingredient--horseradish, hot sauce, stuffed olives--the list continues. So, we devised a sure plan to satisfy all of our brunch guests, a DIY Bloody Mary Bar. Last weekend, Molly and Jocelyn ran around Tribeca collecting the ingredients from local grocers for a springtime celebration on Jocelyn's rooftop. They rounded up a range of fix-in's and reported back on Bloody Mary Bar essentials...
Jocelyn and Molly set up the bar on an antique garden table, and added texture to the spread with fresh flowers and topiaries, a coral book end, and vintage soda bottles.
An assortment of unusual spices and hot sauces allows guests to add some kick to their creations.
Celery is an obvious must, but Jocelyn and Molly added other unexpected greens like jalepeños, cornichons, and olives.
Our Carved Solutions Old Fashioned glasses turned out to be the perfect container for the cocktail. To add sophistication to the presentation, Jocelyn suggested using placecard holders to label the ingredients.
Jocelyn and Molly couldn't help but treat themselves to a drink before their guests arrived. A cheese plate turned out to be the perfect hors d'oeuvre to complement their custom concoctions.
Central Park opened in 1857 and has been a haven for New Yorkers ever since, proving our theory that some things never go out of style.
Home to 29 sculptures and over 25,000 trees, the park is perfect for inspiring creativity and romance.
The Central Park Boathouse is an idyllic location for outdoor meals and cocktails. Recognize it from scenes in "When Harry Met Sally" and "Sex and the City"?
Visitors can even rent canoes at the Boathouse, where they can enjoy views of both the city skyline and surrounding greenery from its small pond.
There's simply no better way to toast spring than with a glass of Rosé.
