BLACK ENTERPRISE'S 2000 Business Entertaining Guide.This is the scene. Dinner-name the restaurant. It's LA or Chicago, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of or New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , but wherever it is, it's a good reservation to snag. This is the make-or-break dinner, the one where the deal goes through or it doesn't, the one where the other side sees you as in control of the matter, setting the terms, you name it. And if you're in business today, you know that how you handle a dinner like this can make the difference between terrific success, or having to regroup re·group v. re·grouped, re·group·ing, re·groups v.tr. To arrange in a new grouping. v.intr. 1. To come back together in a tactical formation, as after a dispersal in a retreat. and rethink all your plans. And it's not just dinner. Today's entrepreneurs and corporate executives know how important entertaining can be. More business than ever is being conducted in social settings, and the old boundaries between the business world and the social world have blurred. Whether it's a celebration dinner after the big deal closes, or a special lunch for key clients, a cocktail party to launch a new product or simply drinks out with co-workers, quality should always be your guide-especially when it comes to the kind of drinks you're offering. The right drink can make the wheels of business turn effortlessly. Think about it. What you drink-or what you serve-says something about who you are. Saying that you'll have a gin-and-tonic means something entirely other than simply saying that you'll have a Tanqueray-and-tonic, for instance; and saying that you'll have a Tanqueray No. 10-and-tonic is still another thing. Just as you wouldn't wear a T-shirt and shorts to a business meeting, you aren't going to choose a drink with an umbrella poking out of it to celebrate the closing of a critical deal; but even if you're wearing a suit, the cut still matters, the quality of the cloth, the perfect fit. It's the same with what you drink. Choosing the right drink makes a statement about who you are, how you see yourself. Choosing the right drink with the best ingredients you can find can subtly convince others that here is someone who knows the best, and deserves respect. Of course this doesn't mean that snobbery is the answer-it just means that quality is. When you look through BLACK ENTERPRISE'S 2000 Business Entertaining Guide, you'll find a wide variety of drink suggestions, complete with recipes so that you can enjoy them at home as well. Most are classics - simple recipes requiring a few well chosen ingredients at their elegant best when served in the proper glassware and with the right understated garnish. But simplicity also means that each ingredient takes more of a center stage role, and so each ingredient needs that extra kick of quality that gives it star power. The good news is that when it comes to top-quality, the options are better than they have ever been. More and more top-shelf liquors are on the market, from some of the best producers in the business: Martell, Hennessy, Tanqueray, Absolut, Crown Royal, Smirnoff, Paul Masson
Paul Masson (1859–1940) was an early pioneer of California viticulture and the most successful popularizer of Californian sparkling wine. Grande Amber Brandy, Grand Marnier Grand Marnier: see liqueur. and Premium Port Wines. If you want to impress your friends (or foes, for that matter), these are the names to follow. While the jump to the next level of quality usually isn't a prohibitive one in terms of cost, but it's always a huge one in terms of taste. When you want to keep the memory of your successful event alive long after the caterer's bill has been paid-or when it's holiday season, and you want to say thanks to the people you've done business with over the past year-why not send a gift of spirits? (You don't have to go miles overboard. You want business associates to be pleased and probably a little flattered, not to think, "Whoa-five hundred bucks? This guy must be out of his mind.") What about a top-notch single-barrel bourbon? Or an high-end cognac? Or a classic bottle of vintage port? These are gifts that last, and provide pleasure for more than one evening, and are often something the recipient wouldn't purchase for himself. Do a little research, or reach back in your memory for what a business associate likes to drink, then surprise him or her with the next step up. Or put a little spin on matters-flavored vodkas have never been more popular, and when is the last time someone gave you a high-quality liqueur liqueur (lĭkûr`), strong alcoholic beverage made of almost neutral spirits, flavored with herb mixtures, fruits, or other materials, and usually sweetened. The name derives from the Latin word to melt. as a present? Your local retailer can often make suggestions for a gift basket A gift basket, or fruit basket is typically a gift that is delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. There are different varieties of gift baskets, some which have fruit only, some with dry/canned goods only (such as tea, crackers and jam) although the standard to make the whole presentation really shine. In the end, though, it all comes down to what kind of impression you want to make. If you're asking the bartender for the best bourbon around while your competitors are still trying to figure out whether they want fuzzy navels or tequila sunrises, you're going to attract attention; and it will be the right kind. And if you're serving the best vodka, you're definitely creating good will. So maybe you're ordering the round of XO cognac for the table after dinner. Or maybe you're just buying for your own home the quality you really enjoy. Either way, you're buying yourself a subtle edge on the rest of the crowd. Take a look at the pages of this 2000 Business Entertaining Guide. With every recipe and every suggestion, the idea is quality. Martell Cognac At a recent Bleu Light Lounge I was hanging in the VIP with some of my friends and one of the usual questions came up concerning what my favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. drink is. As you might expect, I always give the same answer, obviously its Martell! As you know, I am somewhat passionate about Martell and seldom leave it at that because there are as many ways of drinking Martell as there are hours in the day. I personally like Martell in cocktails; a Martell Metropolitan - my personal favorite version of a Cosmopolitan - a great start to any evening. Or, the Martell Sole; Martell VS, ginger ale and a dash of Grenadine grenadine: see pomegranate. - a real party drink! But when I really want to keep it REAL - there's nothing like Cordon Bleu cor·don bleu n. pl. cor·dons bleus A person highly distinguished in a field, especially a master chef. [French : cordon, ribbon + bleu, blue. - straight up, of course! My family has been making Cognac for almost three hundred years. What makes Martell so smooth to the taste goes beyond our double distillation process. We blend only the best borderies and water available in my hometown of Cognac, France. We are also the only cognac house that has it's own cooperage (that's barrel makers to you and me). As our cellar master never tires of telling me, we have to be able to guarantee the quality of the wood that we put our precious wine in, as it is going to spend quite some time in there. It's little snippets like these that make me smile when I'm enjoying a glass of Martell with some good friends, knowing that someone is looking after things while I am away. If you want to know more about my family's pride and joy, I'm your girl. You can reach me at www.Martell.com. CORDON BLEU 1 1/4 oz. MARTELL CORDON BLEU SERVE IN A SMALL SNIFTER TO BETTER ENJOY ITS INCREDIBLE AROMA. MARTELL METROPOLITAN 3/4 OZ. MARTELL VS COGNAC 1/2 OZ. TRIPLE SEC 1/2 OZ. LIME JUICE 1 OZ. CRANBERRY JUICE SHAKEN WITH LOTS OF ICE, NEVER STIRRED. STRAIN INTO A MARTINI GLASS WITH GARNISH OF CHOICE. MARTELL SOLE 1 1/4 OZ. MARTELL VS COGNAC GINGER ALE TOP WITH A SPLASH OF GRENADINE SERVE IN A TALL GLASS ON THE ROCKS WITH A LEMON OR LIME TWIST. Grand Marnier The Grand Marnier[R] tradition of handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft quality does not end with its ubiquitous signature bottle. The distinguished Grand Marnier portfolio of super-premium marques Marques may refer to:
Grand Marnier is the quintessential after-dinner drink; a perfectly balanced blend of exotic tropical oranges and oak-aged cognac. From the very first sip, you'll experience its round, velvety vel·vet·y adj. vel·vet·i·er, vel·vet·i·est 1. Suggestive of the texture of velvet; soft and smooth: velvety skin. 2. texture and long full-bodied finish. Grand Marnier Cuvee Cuvée (or Cuvee on some English language labels) is a French term used on wine labels to denote wine of a specific blend or batch. The word originates from the French word cuve meaning "vat". du Centaire (100th) Anniversary) Our 100th anniversary cuvee is created from exotic tropical oranges blended with special reserves of cognac, aged up to 25 years. The fruit is forward, the flavors are complex and the overall taste is sublime. Grand Marnier Cuvee du Cent Cinquatenaire (150th Anniversary) The 150th anniversary cuvee is crafted from exotic tropical oranges blended with special reserves of cognac, aged up to 50 years. It allows the crisp and complex flavors of the cognac to shine through while retaining the smooth unrecognizable taste of Grand Marnier. Tanqueray Tanqueray's legacy of unprecedented quality dates back to 1830, when the first Tanqueray distillery was established in London. At that distillery, Charles Tanqueray successfully perfected a truly "dry" gin, of superb taste, that continues to please connoisseurs the world over. The Tanqueray formula for producing the number one imported gin continues to be the benchmark that defines gin to this day. The formula uses pure water, the finest herbs and botanicals including the most select juniper berries, and a time-honored quadruple-distillation process. The newest addition to the Tanqueray family, Tanqueray No. TEN, is the only gin in the world that is distilled with hand-picked whole-fruit fresh botanicals. The essence of No. TEN comes from these botanicals and the fresh heart of the gin, distilled exclusively in the small batch No. TEN still, known also as "Tiny Tim Tiny Tim crippled son of Bob Cratchit. [Br. Lit.: A Christmas Carol] See : Lameness " at the distillery. With its bright flavors of citrus and juniper, accented with soothing notes of chamomile chamomile or camomile (both: kăm`əmīl', –mēl') [Gr.,=ground apple], name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae (aster family), especially the perennial Anthemis nobilis, , No. TEN's cool, fresh, and complex taste lingers in the mouth. Since its launch in early 2000, Tanqueray No. TEN has received the most prestigious awards and ratings: -- Rated 98 by Wine Enthusiast, April 2000 -- Rated Best of the Show, Best Gin at San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden World Spirits Competition Spirits competitions between makers of alcoholic beverages have been a tradition since the earliest days of distilling. Master distillers, brewmasters and vinters alike are driven to compete as a way to substantiate the quality and craftsmanship that has been instilled in their 2000 -- Rated*****by The Spirit Journal, March 2000 -- Rated Best Gin by Food and Wine Magazine, December 2000 The Tanqueray gins can be enjoyed in a variety of cocktails, like the Martini, the Tom Collins, the Madras or the Apple Martini. Smirnoff Vodka Smirnoff[R] is the number one vodka in America. It comes from a heritage of excellence. Triple distilled for exceptional smoothness, Smirnoff[R] uses a unique charcoal filtration process and rigorous quality testing to ensure that the end product meets our exacting standards. In fact, nothing tastes smoother than Smirnoff. Smirnoff[R] also offers a citrus flavored vodka, Citrus Twist, and the new Smirnoff Orange Twist and Smirnoff[R] Rasberry Twist, three refreshing and exciting additions to a great portfolio. Smirnoff[R] is marketed by UDV North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , which also markets other premium brands such as BV[R] wines, Malibu[R] Coconut Flavored Rum, Baileys[R]Irish Cream For the novel of the same name, see . Irish Cream is a cream liqueur based on Irish whiskey, coffee, cream, and other ingredients. Well known brands include Baileys Irish Cream, which was the first Irish Cream, Carolans and St. Brendan's. and Jose Cuervo Jose Cuervo is a brand of tequila produced by Tequila Cuervo La Rojeña, S.A. de C.V. The Jose Cuervo Especial brand has the highest sales out of any tequila in the world. [R] tequila. As part of the world's leading adult beverage company, we take very seriously our duty to market our products responsibly. For instance, we have adopted what we believe is the most responsible advertising and marketing code in the business. Under our mandatory code, * We will not advertise our products to any audience that is less than 70 percent adult. * We will not market our products on college campuses or at spring break venues. * All of our paid media advertising carries a prominent responsibility tag line tag line also tag·line n. 1. An ending line, as in a play or joke, that makes a point. 2. An often repeated phrase associated with an individual, organization, or commercial product; a slogan. Noun 1. . * We will not use advertising that has a primary appeal to children. And, UDV North America supports establishing a voluntary, independent third-party review system for complaints against any adult beverage ad, be it for beer, wine or spirits. That's because we know that a drink is a drink-standard servings of beer, wine and spirits all have the same amount of alcohol. We also contribute millions of dollars to the Century Council (www.thecenturycouncil.org), a national not for profit organization founded by America's leading distillers and dedicated to fighting illegal underage drinking and drunk driving. Smirnoff[R] and UDV North America have recently undertaken several new initiatives to promote the responsible consumption of our products. Premium Port Wines You have just completed the main course of your most important business dinner of the year. Your boss is eyeing you from across the table. Your client is ready for action. It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to do business. Prove that you are up to the challenge by taking control. Offer dessert, and make sure that it is accompanied by a glass of Dow's 1994 LBV LBV Lake Buena Vista LBV Late Bottled Vintage (port wine) LBV Legião da Boa Vontade (Brazil) LBV Landesamt für Besoldung und Versorgung (Germany) LBV Load Bearing Vest . With a history that stretches back over 200 years, Dow's Port has an important place at the table. Dow's can facilitate negotiation or toast a celebration. Its smooth, satisfying taste will create a more intimate and relaxed setting, and its long, gripping finish will leave a memorable mark on the evening. A drier style, Dow's Port compliments rich desserts, especially those with made with chocolate or creamy glazes. Even the client who refuses dessert will appreciate the opportunity to savor a glass of Port while you outline your business proposal. Dow's offers a variety of Port wines for the holiday season. Other styles include: Vintage Ports, with recent 1994 and 1997 vintages receiving special acclaim 10, 20, and 30 year-old cask-aged Tawny Ports Special Reserve 1986 cask-aged Tawny Port. Hennessy Cognac Cognac is the world's most refined spirit. It is made from white wine produced in the Cognac area in France, distilled in traditional pot stills, aged naturally in oak barrels and blended. Since 1765 Hennessy's smooth, richly flavored and full bodied cognacs have been enjoyed the world over. Thanks to a total control on every step of production, the use of the four best growing areas, the largest reserve of aged cognacs and the same family of cellar masters for 200 years, Hennessy is now the number one selling cognac in the US and in the world. Paul Masson GRANDE AMBER BRANDY It's when you're surrounded by friends. When the mood is warm, intimate. When the conversation is more important than the clock. This is the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy moment. When great friends get together. Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy is the high-quality, high-caliber brandy born of the finest ingredients and expert brandy making. As a result, it reveals a flavor so rich, an aroma so fine, and a taste so smooth, it is truly a brandy beyond compare. So, it is with passion that we created Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy. And it is with passion that it is to be enjoyed. Savor its smoothness, and savor the moment it creates. Crown Royal Delicately smooth and mellow, it's the smooth taste of Crown Royal. With its delicately smooth and mellow flavor, Crown Royal can be enjoyed straight up or on the rocks. And it makes a sensational cocktail when mixed in with the ever popular Crown and Cola or in a classic Royal Manhattan. Sit back, relax, enjoy and don't forget your friends! Originally conceived in 1939, Crown Royal was blended to celebrate the historic visit of King George King George has referred to many kings throughout history. When used, by Americans, without further reference it most often means George III of the United Kingdom, against whom the Whigs of the American Revolution rebelled. VI and Queen Elisabeth to Canada. Dressed in royal colors, the opulent bottle was presented as a special gift to his majesty
The king's crown king's crown see calotropis procera. inspired the elegant design of Crown Royal's unique, sculpted-glass bottle. Renowned for special packaging, Crown Royal is enjoyed around the world. Its distinctive bag and embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. year-round gift box have become synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as quality. Only the smoothest and mellowest Canadian whiskies are selected for Crown Royal. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Robb Report The Robb Report is a magazine about luxury life, featuring products of the lifestyle, such as cars, watches, and real estate. It was originally started by Robert White as a magazine to complement the purchase of a Rolls-Royce automobile. , a prestigious international magazine for the affluent lifestyles "Crown Royal is King" and was ranked the best liquor in their ninth annual "Best of the Best" survey. You're invited to be among the first to visit the smoothest site on the Internet - crownroyal.com. Just kick back. Log on. And discover all the new ways to share your enthusiasm for the finer things in life with Crown fans worldwide. When you join the Society of the Crown on-line, you have access to special members-only site features, including personalized party invitations and e-mail event reminders. Browse the online catalog Similar to an online library or databases in the information storage respect, ‘’’online catalogs’’’ allow potential customers to browse a company’s items for sale from a different location using the internet. of Crown Royal merchandise, download cocktail recipes, and more. So join the party. And make yourself at home on www.crownroyal.com. Enjoy our quality responsibly. Crown Royal. Imported in the bottle. Blended Canadian Whisky. 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof). Joseph E. Seagram Joseph Emm Seagram (April 15, 1841 - August 18, 1919) was a Canadian distillery founder, politician, philanthropist, and major owner of thoroughbred racehorses. Born at Fisher's Mills, now part of Cambridge, Ontario, his parents died when he was in his teens and for several and Sons, New York, NY. Absolut With so many holiday parties, how do you make your bash stand apart? Celebrity event planner and Absolut spokesperson Marcy Blum, whose clients include Tom Clancy For the member of the Irish folk band The Clancy Brothers, see Tom Clancy (singer) and for the American Celticist, see Thomas Owen Clancy. Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (born April 12 1947), better known as Tom Clancy , Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Kyra Sedgwick (born August 19, 1965)[1] is an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning American actress. In 2007, Sedgwick won Best Actress for lead role in a dramatic TV series at the Golden Globes for her role in The Closer. , offers the following tips to make your holiday party an Absolut success: * Deliver party invitations printed on a doillie to resemble a snow flake. * Decorate the room with pussy willows or white and red roses with starlight mints Starlight Mints are an indie pop band from Norman, Oklahoma. The quirky quintet is nationally renowned in the indie scene for their creative juxtaposition of classical and pop elements in their music. at the bottom of the vase * Name the cocktails to coincide with your favorite holiday character. For example, the "Scrooge-driver" or "Jack Frost's Nip" * Garnish a martini by dipping the rim of the glass in green or red edible glitter * For more fun guests, serve Jinglin' Jello Shots made with red raspberry Jello and Absolut Kurant * Serve roasted chestnuts at the bar in lieu of peanuts or pretzels * Stick a carrot and two black buttons in the bottom of the water pitcher to represent a melted snowman * Serve bread in a red sleigh sleigh: see sled. or cheese on a sled * Enhance the room with votive candles placed inside a tiny wreath or string cranberries around the base of the votive vo·tive adj. 1. Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge: a votive offering. 2. glass * For a family gathering, place baby pictures in small frames to mark seating arrangements * Garnish a dessert tray of chocolate covered strawberries with chocolate leaves. Place wax paper over a cookie sheet. Wash five maple leaves and place them shiny side up on the wax paper. Brush melted chocolate chips over the leaves and refrigerate re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. . When cool, peel of the leaves and arrange chocolate around strawberries. |
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