WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
WEEK SIX PLAYLIST
This week in Volume 6, we’re swinging with the classics! From the sultry sounds of Miss Peggy Lee, to the twistin' tunes of Gillian Hills, there's something classic for everyone to enjoy in this week's musical roundup! So couple up with your cutie, and let this week's playlist set the tone for the perfect evening at home together!
WEEK SIX COCKTAILS
sip, swill, and swirl the classics
QUARANTINI
INGREDIENTS
Dirty Martini
2 1/2 oz gin or vodka
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1/2 oz olive brine
Garnish with olives
OR
Lemon Twist
2 1/2 oz gin or vodka
1/2 oz dry vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters
Garnish with lemon twist
THE PREP
Add all ingredients apart from the garnish to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until combined.
Add a few drops of vermouth to glass and swirl it around to coat. Pour out any excess liquid. (optional step)
Strain cocktail into a chilled glass
Garnish with 2 olives or lemon twist
SUGAR AND SPACE
classic old fashioned
INGREDIENTS
2 oz bourbon or rye
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 inch piece orange peel
1 sugar cube
THE PREP
Combine all ingredients apart from orange in a mixing glass and STIR until sugar is dissolved
Strain into a lowball glass with giant ice cube (if you have one) or ice
Squeeze/twist the orange peel over the glass (non-pith side facing toward cocktail) to release the oils from the peel *If done correctly, you'll see the oils floating on top of your cocktail
Garnish with orange twist
CLEAN COLLINS
without alcohol
INGREDIENTS
1 medium-sized cucumber
2 medium-sized lemons (juice)
sparkling water
ice
THE PREP
Puree the peeled cucumber with immersion blender or food processor until smooth
Pour cucumber puree and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well to combine
Pour over ice in glasses and top with desired amount of sparkling water
Garnish with cucumber or lemon twist
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WEEK SIX GAME NIGHT
CRAZY EIGHTS
Invented in the 1930s, this game is our nod to the classic theme around which we've structured this week's Club Date Night! All you need is a deck of cards!
New here? Don't have a deck of cards? If you missed week one's game night, or you're looking for something other than cards, try this fun and interactive game instead!
GIVEAWAY - WEEK SIX
IN-HOME PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION WITH GENEOH PHOTOGRAPHY
How to Enter via Instagram:
1. Make sure to follow @mavenevents, @neuneumpls and @_geneoh if you’re not already.
2. Post a photo on your feed or your story of you and your partner enjoying Club Date Night activities!
3. Tag @mavenevents, @neuneumpls and @_geneoh
4. Post your unlimited entries by WEDNESDAY, April 29th at 11:59 CST.
When are winners announced and how?
The giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on WEDNESDAY, April 29th. Winners will be announced via Instagram the following week. Winners will be contacted by email directly by Geneoh Photography. Winners will have 24 hours to respond to the email or their prize will be forfeited.
Am I eligible?
No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Winners must be located within 40 miles of Downtown Minneapolis. Your Instagram account must be public! This contest is NOT sponsored by Instagram, we just want you all to enjoy a fun date night while staying safe and staying home!
After the conclusion of the contest period, the photographer, MAVEN and The Neu Neu will select the winner from among the weekly submissions using the following judging criteria: Photo demonstrates a fun, humorous, inspirational, safe and otherwise creatively evocative photo or video.
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