✨ Introducing Big Day Small Talk! ✨
Welcome to the very first edition of Big Day Small Talk, where we bring you expert wedding tips, advice, and insights from industry pros! Whether you’re just starting to plan or finalizing the last details, we’re here to make your wedding journey smoother.
For our debut segment, Cami Shaffer sits down with Michele from Heirloom Catering to talk about three must-know wedding planning tips.
Here’s what we asked Michele:
1️⃣ Why is it so important to secure rentals early, and what happens if couples wait too long?
2️⃣ How can couples be more inclusive when booking vendors and planning their menus?
3️⃣ What is a ‘Designated Contact,’ and how does having one help keep the day running smoothly?
Michele shares her expert insights to help couples stay ahead and stress-free on their big day!
Want more expert advice? Stay tuned for future segments! 🎥✨
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🍀✨ St. Paddy’s Cocktail Series: Rainbow Loops & Pots of Gold ✨🌈
🍹 Rainbow Loops Cocktail 🌈
Prep: Rim a coupe glass with vanilla frosting & crushed Froot Loops, then chill.
✨ 1.5 oz New Amsterdam Raspberry Vodka
✨ 0.5 oz Melon Liqueur
✨ 0.5 oz Triple Sec
✨ 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
✨ 0.25 oz Grenadine
✨ Egg white from one large egg (see notes below)
✨ High Noon Lemon (to top)
✨ Shimmery edible mica glitter
Instructions:
1️⃣ Shake everything except the egg white with ice for 25 sec.
2️⃣ Strain into another shaker (double strain if needed).
3️⃣ Add egg white & shake vigorously without ice for 15-20 sec.
4️⃣ Strain into the prepared glass.
5️⃣ Stir mica glitter into leftover foam & spoon on top.
6️⃣ Create a small hole in the foam & gently pour High Noon Lemon inside to make the foam rise above the rim! ✨
Pro tip: Want extra cloud-like foam? Shake extra egg whites with glitter using an immersion blender. Lecithin powder can also boost the foam!
🥃 Pots of Gold Brownie Shots 🌟
✨ Brownie bites (store-bought or homemade)
✨ White chocolate (to line the brownie shot glasses)
✨ 1 part Jack Daniel’s Honey
✨ 1 part RumChata
✨ Gold edible glitter mica
Instructions:
1️⃣ Flip brownie bites upside down & press a hole in the center to form a shot glass.
2️⃣ Line the inside with melted white chocolate & chill to set.
3️⃣ Mix Jack Honey & RumChata in equal parts & pour into the brownie shots.
4️⃣ Top with gold glitter for the ultimate lucky treat! ✨
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🎬 Coming Soon: Big Day Small Talk! 🎬
This video is just the beginning! We’re excited to launch our Big Day Small Talk video series for the Tie The Knot newsletter, where Cami gets exclusive tips from wedding industry pros and local business owners.
First up: Curation Beverage Co. and their game-changing ready-to-drink cocktails in keg form making bar service easier, faster, and more fun at any event! Because brand awareness matters... and so does what goes into your body.
🍸 Shop local, Sip smarter, and Celebrate effortlessly.
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🎭 Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Decadent Bourbon Milkshake! 🎭 Made with Bulleit Bourbon and Little Man's Salted Caramel Cookie Ice Cream, this boozy treat is the perfect way to indulge.
Single Serving:
🥃 Ingredients:
Caramel sauce, for rimming the glass
1 tbsp cinnamon sugar
1 cup Little Man's Salted Caramel Cookie Ice Cream + extra scoop for topping 🍦
2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp honey
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Whipped cream, for garnish
Party Size (Serves 6):
🥃 Ingredients:
Caramel sauce, for rimming glasses
½ cup cinnamon sugar
8 cups Little Man's Salted Caramel Cookie Ice Cream + extra scoops for topping
16 oz Bulleit Bourbon
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
Whipped cream, for garnish
✨ Instructions:
1️⃣ Rim glasses with caramel sauce and cinnamon sugar.
2️⃣ Blend ice cream, Bulleit Bourbon, vanilla, honey, and cinnamon until smooth. Work in batches if needed.
3️⃣ Pour into glasses and top each with an extra scoop of ice cream. Lightly mix it in for delicious cookie chunks in every sip!
4️⃣ Finish with whipped cream and a cinnamon sprinkle.
💡 Did you know? The Bulleit family’s whiskey legacy started in the 1830s when Augustus Bulleit created a unique high-rye bourbon. Legend has it, while transporting his whiskey to New Orleans, he mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again… 👀🕵️
🔥 Pick up a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon and Little Man Ice Cream at Argonaut and celebrate Mardi Gras with this rich & boozy milkshake!
#MardiGrasVibes #BulleitBourbon #BourbonMilkshake #argonautwineandliquor
Celebrate National Margarita Day! 🍹The ultimate classic Don Julio Margarita! Stop by Argonaut today to grab your bottle of Don Julio and mix up the perfect drink.
Classic Don Julio Margarita Recipe:
1 oz Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Don Julio Reposado
1 oz Orange Liqueur (like Cointreau)
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
½ oz Agave Syrup
Salt for the rim
Lime wedge for garnish
Shake with ice, strain into a salt-rimmed glass, and enjoy! 🍋✨ #NationalMargaritaDay #DonJulio #Argonaut
Drinking Wine at Nine with Hartford Court!
Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel visits do discuss some great wines from Hartford Court!
Whiskey Wednesday Live!
Still Austin Core Line
Drinking Wine at Nine
Chandon Champagne
Sip, Savor, & Love, One Glass at a Time!✨ No Valentine’s Day plans? This sweet & citrusy escape will transport you to paradise. ☀️🍑
Couples Getaway Recipe:
🍸 2 oz. Breckenridge Vodka
🍑 1 oz. Peach Schnapps or Peach Liqueur
🍊 2 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
✨ Optional: Rim the glass with sugar & pop rocks for extra fun!
How to make it:
1. Rim your glass with sugar & pop rocks (if using).
2. Shake vodka, peach schnapps, and grapefruit juice with ice.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Find everything you need at Argonaut Wine & Liquor! 🍹✨
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Sip, Savor, & Love, One Glass at a Time!✨💕 The Breckenridge Clover Club is a smooth and silky cocktail featuring gin, fresh raspberries, and a frothy egg white.
Breckenridge Clover Club Recipe:
🍸 2 oz. Gin
🍋 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
🍓 0.5 oz. Raspberry Syrup
🥚 1 Egg White
✨ Garnish: 3 Fresh Raspberries
How to make it:
1. Dry shake (no ice) all ingredients to froth the egg white.
2. Add ice and shake again.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass & garnish with raspberries.
Find everything you need at Argonaut Wine & Liquor! 🍸✨
#BreckenridgeCloverClub #ValentinesDayCocktail #GinLovers #argonautwineandliqour #DrinkLocal #LoveInEverySip #breckenridgedistillery
Sip, Savor, & Love, One Glass at a Time!✨ Heartbreak on Peak 8 💔🏔️
Not all love stories have a happy ending, but this cocktail sure does! Smooth Breckenridge Bourbon Argonaut Barrel Pick meets tart cranberry and citrus for a bold, bittersweet sip.
Heartbreak on Peak 8 Recipe:
🥃 2 oz. Breckenridge Bourbon
🍒 1.5 oz. Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
🍋 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
🍯 1 oz. Simple Syrup
✨ Garnish: Lemon Slices & Cranberries
How to make it:
1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
3. Garnish with lemon slices & thyme.
Find everything you need at Argonaut Wine & Liquor! 🥃💔
#HeartbreakOnPeak8 #ValentinesDayCocktail #BreckenridgeBourbon #ArgonautDenver #DrinkLocal #LoveInEverySip
Whiskey Wednesday at Mile High Spirits!
Discover Denver's largest liquor store, proudly family owned for over 55 years.
