With the 86th Annual Academy Awards just around the corner, why not enjoy a few Oscar themed cocktails to make it even more enjoyable. If you’re hosting a Oscar party, entertain your guest with these:
“Where’s the Red Carpet?” – inspired by the film, Gravity
1 ¼ oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin
¼ oz. Luxardo maraschino
1 bar spoon Cabernet wine
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. simple syrup
Top with champagne
Combine all ingredients (minus champagne) and ice, shake and strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with bubbles, express lemon oils on top of cocktail.
Rose pedal for garnish.
–created by Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender Winner in Chicago 2013, Dustin Drankiewicz of Howells & Hood, Chicago
Stella Artois will premiere a new 30-second commercial, “The Artist,” during the 2013 Academy Awards (Sunday, Feb. 24 on ABC). The ad tells the story of a glassmaker who handcrafts the Stella Artois signature Chalice. The stylish spot shows a master craftsman at work, then finishes with an unexpected, charming twist.
“On Sunday, I’ll be presenting my first collection at Lincoln Center, the pinnacle of creativity where artists from all over the world show off the spectacular work they do. Thinking back to when I was a little girl growing up in Romania designing dresses for my dolls, it’s so surreal to think that I am now one of those artists!” 
Florence Welch: le sigh! Having already made our 
