Badassery Magazine Issue 3 August | Page 37

T he other night following an event, one of my assistants and I went for dinner at Red Robin. We were both feeling a drink was in order and for some reason I asked if they could make me their infamous Hawaiian Heart Throb smoothie topped with some whipped cream! Okay so really I asked for the whipped cream to be mixed in…and by whipped cream I mean whipped vodka. Okay so basically I asked if they would spike my favorite childhood summer drink. The waitress looked at me a bit weird, but delivered my concoction and you know what? It made my taste buds smile! NO IT’S NOT RAINING BUT I WANT AN UMBRELLA! Theres just something that will never get old about a bright colored umbrella in your drink! It screams summer and puts off tropical, fun, and carefree vibes! What more can you ask for at your summer party? I’m loving these ones that double as drink markers so your guests can keep track of which glass is theirs! It got me thinking about how one of the most impactful details of summer events are the cocktails, glassware, and accessories you share with your guests! I decided to share my top five favorite drink extras that are sure to be a hit at your end of summer soirées! Because remember…it’s not a party until there’s an umbrella in your drink! DRINK FLOATS! It has been a summer of giant pool floats! From unicorns and flamingos to pizza slices and pineapples…everyone is having a ball on their floats! Well your drinks should get that luxury too! Ban.do has mini floats that hold your cocktails in the center. Pina coladas poolside are awesome…but pina coladas in the pool? Genius! Shop for them here! SWIZZLE STICKS! Gone are the days of the boring pla