Cocktail Italiano:: My Book Launch Party at Switch Modern

If you were not there, you missed a spectacular book launch party at Switch Modern in Atlanta last week. Roy and Doug, and Scott and Liz really know how to throw an event. The Aperol Spritzes were flowing non- stop, along with Campari sodas and lovely Italian aperitvio nibbles in the Switch Modern showroom. It was truly spectacular and the perfect way to kick-off the release of my new book, Cocktail Italiano. We had over 150 of the who’s who of Atlanta, and let’s face it: the party crowd was ready to roll.

Roy and Doug Owners of Switch Modern.

Betsy Riley Editor and Chief of Atlanta Magazine, me and Liz Lapidus of Liz Lapidus PR.

Me with Rachael and Justin, my right and left hands.

Me with Penny Randolph, who illustrated my map.

Me with Sandy; she flew in from Florida! Gotta love a fan.

Scott Reilly of Switch Modern, Liz and her husband, Jeff Levy.

My web manager, Nicole Letts, and her mother in law.

I had a great time chatting all things Italian Riviera, even though the line was so long, and I signed so many books. I hardly had time to chat. Thank you to the guys at Switch Modern, such an incredible launch. Liz Lapidus the best PR firm in the biz. Gorgeous fun, grazie mille.

Liz and Mary Logan Bikoff, Editor and Chief of Atlanta Magazine’s Home.

The lovely ladies from Americasmart.

Me mixing up a Campari Shakerato from my book.

For those of you asking, I am not going on book tour. Full disclosure: for my last book, I did go on tour all over the USA, but it’s not a thing as much as it used to be. I know it looks glamorous going from city to city signing books, but the truth is that most people buy books online and are too busy to come see you and have you sign their book. When I did my book tour at huge venues and food events last time, I would maybe sign 1 book. It’s just a different time in the world. Even big box stores have a small turn out. So if you would like me to sign a book, email me; we can work out the logistics, quite simply: annette@annettejosephstyle.com

I will do a few US book signings in the fall. But for now, I am concentrating on finishing La Fortezza, and conducting our many workshops in Italy.

You can buy my new book here.

Again, many thanks to all who showed up to support me at my launch, and Liz Lapidus, I love you. x

P.S. Until the 19th of this month, head to Switch Modern’s site and receive a 10% discount if you type in my name annettejoseph in the discount section at checkout.

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Photo Credit: Hillary Harmon of Liz Lapidus PR and Frank Joseph MD

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Cocktail Italiano launch and a Massive giveaway :: my new book

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My newest book, Cocktail Italiano: The Definitive Guide to Aperitivo, Drinks, Nibbles, and Tales of the Italian Riviera, is ready to launch. April 3rd is the official date, and I could not be more thrilled. I loved my first book Picture Perfect Parties, but if I am totally honest, this is the book I was meant to write. It is a complete travelog of the Italian Riviera and all of my favorite places to enjoy the Italian ritual of Aperitivo. Nibbles and drinks fill the pages as well as the brightest and most delicious photos of the beach clubs, bars and boardwalks all the way down the Italian coastline. I loved living in Alassio; it was the most posh seaside vacation town I ever visited, and I had the pleasure of living there and enjoying aperitivo by the seaside on the boardwalk most days. Sharing this with everyone makes me incredibly happy. I will be celebrating in Atlanta on April 5th with a launch party which of course will include an Aperol Spritz or 2.

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In honor of Cocktail Italiano‘s launch, I am giving away 12 copies for the 11 seaside towns and 1 major city (Milano) featured in my book.*

Bordighera
San Remo
Imperia
Alassio
Loano
Genova
Santa Margarita
Portofino
Levanto
Portovenere
Lerici- Ecco dell Mare
Milano

xx Annette
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*Giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18 and over.

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The Best Cocktail for Christmas Brunch

This is the best cocktail for Christmas brunch, but it's also perfect for any party this season. It's great for a crowd too!

Hi Everyone! It’s Nicole, Annette’s web-manager and friend, and I am thrilled to be guest posting today to bring you a festive holiday cocktail: pear prosecco punch.

In my house, I always make a huge Christmas brunch to enjoy after opening presents. The feast starts with sausage balls & pigs-in-a-blanket (oldies but goodies) and coffee for breakfast while we all tear through gifts. Late morning, I pop everything in the oven, and we sit down to a huge brunch complete with berry French toast, quiche, fruit, and of course, a festive cocktail.

This is the best cocktail for Christmas brunch, but it’s also perfect for any party this season. It’s great for a crowd because it’s just a few simple ingredients. You can place everything on a bar cart, or designated bar area, with framed instructions and let guests mix their own.

One trick: freeze a bag of cranberries and keep them on hand in your freezer. Warm prosecco (or wine or holiday punch) isn’t tasty. Frozen cranberries can be used in place of ice to keep your cocktails cold. They won’t water-down your beverage, and they’ll look festive, too!

Pear Prosecco Holiday Cocktail

Let me know if you give this a try! I’d love to hear what you think. Happy holidays!

xo, Nicole

Pear Prosecco Punch
serves 1

You will need:

– 2 oz Pear concentrate (I use Looza)
– 4 oz Prosecco
– Rosemary sprigs & frozen cranberries for garnish

To prepare:

Pour pear concentrate into a champagne or wine glass. Top with prosecco. Add a rosemary sprig and frozen cranberries for garnish.

photos by Nicole Letts

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Scary Good Halloween Cocktail

The Bloody Monday Cocktail is a sweet spooky Halloween cocktail that would be a huge hit at any Halloween parties you have coming up.

Sometimes, a Monday calls for a cocktail. A Monday a few weeks before Halloween calls for a Bloody Monday Cocktail. This sweet spooky Halloween cocktail would be a huge hit at any Halloween parties you have coming up. Print the recipe and place it near your bar cart, so guests can Monster Mash with drinks in hand all night long.

Bloody Monday Cocktail
Serves 1

You will need:
– 1 oz Campari
– 1 oz Blood Orange Maraschino Cherry Syrup
– 1 oz Cinzano Rosso
– splash of club soda
– slice of blood orange for garnish

To prepare simple syrup & cocktail:

Combine the juice of one blood orange, 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice, and 1/2 cup of water. In a small pot, bring the ingredients to a boil about 10 minutes, set aside to cool.

In a shaker filled with ice, place all ingredients and shake vigorously until completely chilled and mixed. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a slice of blood orange.

xx Annette

Photo credit: Moi

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A Refreshing Labor Day Frozen Cocktail Treat

If you're hanging out with friends and family by the pool, whip up a batch of these boozy popsicles for a late afternoon frozen cocktail treat.

Happy Labor Day from Italy! Labor Day is always seen as the unofficial end to summer and is the perfect excuse to have one more big summer celebration. If you’re hanging out with friends and family by the pool (which I hope you are), whip up a batch of these boozy popsicles for a late afternoon treat.

They’re a great way to use up the rest of your melons from the day, too. Remember, these are boozy popsicles, so they’re an adult-only treat. You can easily leave-out the campari for a second batch for the kids.

Cantaloupe Campari Pops
Makes 10 popsYou will need:

– 1 Cantaloupe, cut into pieces*
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/4 cup Campari

*Note: you can substitute 3-4 cups of passion fruit (about 15 passion fruits)

To prepare:

Make a simple syrup combining the sugar and water using a small sauce pan on medium heat. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil and set aside to cool.

Blend the cantaloupe and the syrup in a bowl using a hand mixer or blender. Add the campari and put into popsicle molds*.

*Note: I like to pour the puree into the molds using a pitcher, it’s easier.

Freeze for at least 5 hours. Place into warm bath for about 30 seconds to unmold and wrap individually in parchment and place back into the freezer. They can be stored for up to a month.

Recipe adapted from: People’s Pops

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