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Are you looking for a fun theme for an upcoming golden birthday? Nobody does it better than Bond...James Bond. So up the ante by surprising a 00 with a GoldenEye inspired party. Here's how to shake things up!
Bond's drink of choice in Casino Royale, and also the name of the film's heroine. But, this is no girly concoction...not even a Bond girl.
Ingredients
- 3 Oz Gin
- 1 Oz Vodka
- 1 Teaspoon Lillet Blanc
Steps
- Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled champagne goblet and drop in a lemon peel.
While James said he never had more than one drink before dinner, he did like that one to be very large, very strong, very cold and very well made. So whether you and your guests are having one or 007, here's how to set up a self-service martini bar so they can concoct their own 'top secret' invention.
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- Set up a variety of self service bars with signature cockails to enhance the theme.
- Set out recipe cards, so the amateur bartenders can get creative.
- Simply group the bottles of ingredients, measuring tools, and a shaker for each drink.
- Place plenty of fresh ice and tongs nearby.
1-750 ml Bottle of liquor = 25 1-oz servings
1-750 ml Bottle of Martini Gold = 4-6 servings
Check out how to create swanky Casino Royale cuisine and top secret invitations for a 40th or 50th birthday.
Invitations:
Your mission...stage a secret birthday bash at an undisclosed location.
Inform your guests of the objective with dossiers for the themedoccasion.- Using white paper watermarked with 'Top Secret' print out directives straight from MI-6 (British Military Intelligence).
- Paper clip the dossiers along with a photo of the 'target', a map and a cover letter into a manila folder marked 'Confidential.'
- Thecover letter should include any important details about the missionincluding date, time (in military time) location (in longitude &latitude coordinates) and costume. Direct your guests to come disguisedas either an agent, villian, henchman or Bond girl.
- Direct each guest to RSVP to Ms. Monneypenny, the MI-6 secretary.
Menu:
While Beluga caviar served with chilled vodka are a true 00-sup, we have a suspicion your guests will be craving something more. So with Casino Royale as your inspiration serve up menu of brasserie favorites straight from the cafes of the Cote d'Azur.
I. Hors D'Oeuvres
- Assorted French cheeses
- French bread
- Shrimp a la Francaise and French Cocktail Sauce
II. Salades
Belgian Endive with walnuts and bleu cheese
III. Plats Prinipeax
Classic Steak Frittes, Mustard Butter and pomme frittes
You don't need a licence, to throw a killer birthday. Thrill yourguests by staging a high-stakes poker game as inspired by CasinoRoyale. Here's how to stack the deck.
The gilded casinos of Monaco are a high-rollers paradise. Think velvetropes, cigar smoke filled rooms, baccarat, baguettes and a few Ferrarisin the valet lot.
The gilded casinos of Monaco are a high-rollers paradise. Think velvetropes, cigar smoke filled rooms, baccarat, baguettes and a few Ferrarisin the valet lot.
- Set the scene with a luxe color palette of deep reds, emerald green, black, gold and white.
- For an authentic look, impress your guests by renting a professional poker table.
- Section off the space with a velvet rope and arrange your furniture in clusters to give the room a clubby feel.
- Make sure to have plenty of cards, chips and poker accessories on hand.
- Create a 00 themed playlist with themes from the movies.
- For an extra touch, consider renting a baccart shoe. It's one of the mostsimple casino games so the non-card sharks in the crowd can get in onthe action. Plus, little strategy is required so after a few martinisyou won't lose your shirt.
- Champagne Goblets (extra deep)
- At least 2 cocktail shakers
- Citrus Knife for garnishes
- Vodka (Bond's brand is Smirnoff) and other spirits
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Jigger or shot glass (with oz)
- A Variety of Mixers
- Club soda
- Ice Bucket and tongs
- Olives and other garnishes
- Garnish picks
- Bar towels
- Cocktail napkins
- Large serving tray
- James Bond
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- Nobody Does it Better
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- Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
- For your eyes only
- Live and Let Die
- All Time High
- From Russia with love
- Thunderball
- You only Live Twice
- Man With the Golden Gun
- Diamonds Are Forever
- 007
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