Enjoyed: Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Listed on the menu: No, but the venue’s bartender had all the ingredients available, as we previously requested. (The only cocktails specified on the printed “menu” at the bar were Apricot Manhattan and Lavender Gimlet, both in honor of beloved grandparents.)

Ingredients: Four Roses bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, orange rind.

The occasion: THIS WAS OUR SON’S WEDDING RECEPTION. So much joy and happiness!

My rating: **** out of 5. The drink was delicious and carefully made–the bartender took the extra step of rubbing the orange rind around the rim of the glass. However, I started with the Apricot Manhattan and then the Lavender Gimlet during the cocktail hour, because I simply had to try the bride and groom’s choices. (Ah, the unexpected flavors were subtle but lovely.) Then there was the champagne toast, and only then did I try the Old Fashioned, so I obviously didn’t give the drink my full attention.

Final thoughts: The bride and groom picked a winning venue. The evening was perfect. And it was our pleasure to buy drinks for the happy couple’s closest friends and family! Cheers, and best wishes to our kiddos, A and J!