Enjoyed: Friday, September 29, 2023

Listed on the menu: No, since there was no menu per se, but a small sign did name the “Bride’s Cocktail” (Rum and Pineapple) and the “Groom’s Cocktail” (Whiskey Sour).

Ingredients: House bourbon (made in association with Buffalo Trace, said the bartender), simple syrup, angostura bitters, soda water, maraschino cherry, orange piece.

The occasion: My entire family had gathered to witness the wedding ceremony of our beautiful niece and goddaughter, Camie, to her beloved Adam. The drinks started pouring as the reception began, and we had ample toasts! And ample food and dancing and smiles!

My rating: ** out of 5. The bartender was alone, and making drinks for almost a hundred people. She appeared happy to make my request, but was heavy-handed on the ice and soda water, which diluted the cocktail too much. (Is this common at all open-bar situations? Cocktails don’t need to fill the entire glass for guests to be happy.) I should have tried a shot of the house bourbon, neat.

Final thoughts: Weddings are marvelous occasions. Camie is the first of our family’s next generation (i.e. my late parents’ grandchildren) to get married, and she did it in true style. Best wishes to the happy couple, and we look forward to toasting the next milestones in their life together.