Location: Bills Gay Nineties, at 57 East 54th Street, NYC
As I arrived inside, I walked into the main bar area and it was a full house. I did not recognize anyone in there. I knew it was the right place, so I walked back down to the coat check lady and she told me that the private party was up one flight of stairs.
This was one of those older brownstone buildings which I absolutely love, because it had old world charm to it. Once I finally arrived to the appropriate party, I was greeted with all of my friends and colleagues, including Jill DeGroff, she gave me a signed copy of the Lush Life Portraits from the Bar. I was very excited to get that from Jill who I admire.
Next, I went to the bar where they had some tasty cocktails waiting,on me, such as the classic Negroni, the Campari and soda, Campari and Orange, Campari Punch, and my favorite, the Sanguinello.
The classics that they had were great, but the Sanguinello was made with extra love, which consisted of 1 oz of Campari, 3/4 oz of Limoncello, and 2 oz of blood orange juice. The bartender poured the ingredients over ice, shook, and strained it into fresh ice, into a highball glass, and garnished with a blood orange wedge. They were very professional, and extremely friendly.
After receiving my cocktail, it was time for the sing along to begin, which started with "Oh Come All Ye Faithful." After that first sing along, I talked to friends, took a few photos and began with the singing of the other cheerful holiday carols such as: "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!," "Here Comes Santa Claus," and "Feliz Navidad." It was a beautiful, cheerful holiday party for all of us, and I would like to thank Campari for hosting such a great event for the Spirits Industry.
Until next time,
Cheers
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Photo Credit: Liz Brown of Liz Brown Photography
www.lizbrownphotography.com
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