The Cocktail Guru team showcased its bar services at the Newport Wedding Show, presented by Newport Life Magazine, at Hotel Viking sponsored by Audrain Hospitality Group on Feb. 26. Founder Jonathan Pogash, alongside Rhode Island bar professionals Stephanie Merola and Meaghan McGovern, served up tastes for brides-to-be made with a multitude of brands in four showcased cocktails: The Destination Wedding, made with Brugal 1888 Rum, RIPE Bar Juice Bajan Punch, apple cider and Cinzano Prosecco; The Bubbly Bridesmaid, made with Hornitos Blanco Tequila, RIPE Bar Juice Agave Margarita, St. Elder Elderflower Liqueur, Aperol and Cinzano Prosecco; The Honeymoon Romp, made with Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vodka, Allen’s Coffee Brandy, St. Elder Hazelnut Liqueur and cold brew coffee; and Party Thyme!, made with Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky, RIPE Bar Juice Lemon Sour and Perfect Puree Peach Ginger Puree.
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- The Cocktail Guru Team Member Stephanie Merola prepares during the Newport Wedding Show on Feb. 26 at Hotel Viking.
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- The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash with Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, former contestant of television show “The Bachelor,” at the Newport Wedding Show.
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- Colorful cocktail samples prepared by The Cocktail Guru team awaited festive-minded guests.
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- Guests enjoying event cocktails.
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- The Destination Wedding cocktail, made with Brugal 1888 Rum.
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- The Destination Wedding: 1.5 oz. Brugal 1888 Rum, 1.5 oz. RIPE Bar Juice Bajan Punch, 1 oz. apple cider and topped with Cinzano Prosecco. Add all to a glass with ice and stir briefly. Garnish with a banana chip.
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- The Cocktail Guru Team Member Meaghan McGovern creates The Bubbly Bridesmaid.
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- The Bubbly Bridesmaid ingredient RIPE Bar Juice Agave Margarita.
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- St. Elder Hazelnut Liqueur, Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vodka and Allen’s Coffee Brandy.
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- The Cocktail Guru Team Member Stephanie Merola.
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- Hornitos Blanco Tequila and Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky on the bar.
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- The Cocktail Guru Team Member Meaghan McGovern with samples of Party Thyme! and The Bubbly Bridesmaid cocktails.
