A block party on June 2 hosted by Hope Street Merchants celebrated the diverse shopping and local scene along the namesake street, and was enlivened by adult beverages from a tent to support Beer for the Ballet with offerings from Narragansett Beer, Revival Brewing Company, Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails, Don Julio Tequila, Ketel One and a rosé bar by Campus Fine Wines, among other highlights, including the Ketel One Botanical floral wall and tasting station. From a fashion show and live bands to rock climbing and an obstacle course, the Hope Street Block Party showcased the diversity of food and retail offerings.
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- Jared Iannelli, Trade Development Representative, Diageo and Lauren Bush, Corporate Sales Representative, Diageo featuring Don Julio Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassadors Skyla Blackington and Chelsea Chapwell showcased the Ketel One Botanical line. Ketel One Vodka is distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences to create its three expressions: Grapefruit & Rose, Peach & Orange Blossom and Cucumber & Mint. Samples of each spirit with Fever-Tree Club Soda and fresh mint and cucumber garnish were offered.
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- Mandy Holt, Promotions Manager and Brian Tait, Promotions, Narragansett Beer.
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- Tim Deschene, Production Assistant and Bartender, Revival Brewing Company and Stephanie Tobon, Front-of-House Manager, Revival Brewing Company poured Revival brews along with Grey Sail Brewing’s Flying Jenny.
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- Block-party guests enjoyed specialty creations from Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails, including the signature Mezcal Margarita.
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- Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails created cocktails for guests featuring Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, Bozal Tobasiche Artesanal Mezcal, Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum and Campari.
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- Cocktail by Willa Von Nostrand, Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails.
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- A Mezcal Margarita featuring Bozal Tobasiche Artesanal Mezcal, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, fresh orange and lime juice, garnished with a lime and sprinkled with chipotle cinnamon salt.
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- “Bitte Babes” Kia Davis, Bartender; Mindy Stock, Bartender; Meg Elias, Manager; and Willa Van Nostrand, Owner, all of Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails.
Photos by Laura Widness.
