The Gathering: Hotel Bar at Home

Welcome back to The Gathering: a little blueprint for turning an ordinary night into something worth looking forward to! For our second edition, we’re turning a regular ole happy hour into something instantly more glam — a Hotel Bar at Home. It’s easier than you might think and is such a fun way to celebrate with friends, whether that’s for a special occasion or the end of a long work week. And the martinis aren’t $28 each 🙏🏼

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There’s just something about getting a little dressed up and taking a seat at a fancy restaurant or hotel bar. You know you can get a good classic cocktail, there might be some little bites to snack on, and the night just feels… elevated, right?

What if I told you that you could have that same experience without even stepping outside your front door??

For this theme, we’re leaning into a chic, elegant color palette of burgundy, olive (duh), cognac (appropriate!), and cream. Round things out with pretty coupes, fancy potato chips, olives, and nuts, and nice, crisppp linen cocktail napkins, and you’ve got an at home happy hour that feels like a real night on the town.

Keep reading for the recipes, attire, playlist, a convo starter and the finishing “savvy” touches that’ll make this night memorable! And if you’re already a paid subscriber angel, thank you for your support!