While planning your wedding or event, you may work with some venues that allow you to order your liquor, beer, and/or wine separately. While this option will more than likely be a less expensive option than ordering the beverages through your venue or caterer, the process can be overwhelming. So, we created a guidebook that […]
If you love the refreshing taste of a peppermint, this holiday-inspired cocktail is just what the (ahem) doctor ordered! There are a lot of candy cane martini recipes on the web, but this version isn’t as sweet as the other candy cane recipes. So, it’s a great complement to the holiday cookies I over-indulge on […]
In all of this hot weather, limoncello sounds heavenly right now! Adding a little vodka makes it a just right for a signature drink. Here is a recipe I found on food.com This recipe serves four lucky drinkers. Ingredients — 2 ounces limoncello4 ounces vodka4 lemon twists Directions — 1. Shake with ice and pour […]
Here are 10 definitions you may find helpful as you make your “booze” selections for your wedding reception. NOTE: In the terms below, “the host” equals the couple or the person(s) paying the bill. 1. Open Bar or Host Bar – The host pays for the beverages served on the bar. Therefore, the wedding guests […]
This morning I woke up thinking about my Grandma Dealsie — She was a super sweet woman that everyone loved. She was also vibrant, quick-witted and (ahem) colorful. I was in awe of her and a little scared of her at the same time. This hot cocoa recipe (found on the Food Network) is perfect for a […]
It’s finally June, and everyone on the Howerton+Wooten Events team is working like crazy to ensure that our 2012 summer weddings, conferences and events are flawless. (always) To keep things light on a Friday afternoon, we serve Grey Goose Cosmopolitans, and show the wedding scene from “Sex and the City 2.” (They had swans!) I am […]
Tomorrow is our 4th annual slip and slide party. So today’s happy hour drink is a neighborhood favorite! The Arnold Palmer! This unconquerable mixture of iced tea and lemonade was a southern classic way before Arnold Palmer entered the world! But who cares – Calling it an Arnold Palmer makes it taste better! Ingredients – […]
After spending a year listening to stories about wedding gowns, guest lists and the cost of a wedding cake, your dad probably deserves a cocktail. Here is one that I am sure he will enjoy. Ingredients: Two (2) ounces of gin A dash of dry vermouth One-half (½) ounce of olive juice Olives Preparation Steps: Fill […]
Since I spent the better part of this week focusing on things that is all about you, I thought I would share my favorite cocktail for this week’s Friday Happy Hour – The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini. Ingredients — 1½ ounces of Grey Goose® vodka ½ ounce of Triple Sec 1 teaspoon of Superfine Sugar ¾ […]