Mixology Night

posted Feb 11, 2011 10:19 AM by Lisa Messelt

Learn how to shake, blend, and stir your favorite cocktails this Valentine's weekend!  LM Cocktail Catering and the Tipsy Texan will be at Urban an American Grill in the Westin at the Domain.  We'll be teaching you some bartending basics while you enjoy a 3 course meal, live music, and the excitement of creating your own drinks!  It's your turn to try your hand at concocting delicious drinks so bring your sweetie along and have a blast!  Refer to the website for reservation information.  

http://www.urbanatthedomain.com/


Cocktails and Louboutins!

posted Feb 5, 2011 9:06 PM by Lisa Messelt   [ updated Feb 6, 2011 8:07 AM ]

One of a kind paintings drawn on the bottom of to die for Christian Louboutin shoes, an all-red food menu from Dagar's of Austin Caterers, AND a Christian Louboutin trunk show by Neiman Marcus? Count us in!



Come join us at San Antonio Tidbit's Red Soul Soiree at Artpace next Thursday, February 10th where you can check out Joshua Bienko's wonderful Louboutin exhibit and enjoy our signature Louboutinis and Pomegranate Mojitos! Featured brands include Food and Wine magazine's "Best New Vodka" of 2009, Prairie Organic Vodka and classic UV Vodka.  Visit the San Antonio Tidbits site for more details.

We're Home!

posted Feb 3, 2011 4:41 PM by Lisa Messelt

Finally, a place to call our own! LM Cocktail Catering has officially moved to its new home in the trendy East Village Lofts, located at 1200 E 11th Street, Suite 101.  We are so thrilled to share our studio with talented vendors Eclectic Images and Last Petal.  

Call us at 512-694-7273 to schedule a complimentary consultation at the new studio. And don't forget to keep an eye out for our housewarming party, coming soon!










A for Originality, Austin

posted Jan 4, 2011 12:38 PM by Lisa Messelt

So long 2010, it's time to ring in the new year and welcome 2011. And there's no better way to celebrate than by trying out new and exotic flavors! Make it your new year's resolution to taste some of these one-of-a-kind cocktails from Austin 360's local recipe list. All of these creative drinks are from local bartenders and your favorite Austin restaurants. With names like "Blushing Flamingo" and "Boom Boom Punch," and flavors like fresh blueberries, apple cider, and habanero-infused tequila, these cocktails are sure to be a hit!

View the rest of the recipes at Austin 360, here.



Want to serve one at your next event but don't feel like shopping for 5 different types of bitters? Let us whip you up a more event friendly version that will look and taste just as exotic.

Contact us to schedule an appointment

Jelly Shots are Here!

posted Dec 6, 2010 11:48 AM by Lisa Messelt

            Attention all brides, the Jelly Shot has arrived! Amp up the fun at your wedding with these sophisticated versions of the original Jell-O Shot! Lose the Dixie cups and get ready to enjoy all your favorite cocktails like the Cosmo, Mimosa, and Margarita- all with a jiggly twist!  Thank you Austin Wedding Blog and all the professionals at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen for this brilliant idea!

Here are some photos of my favorites:

Blackberry Cosmo Jelly Shot

Skewered Mimosa Jelly Shots

Rainbow Cherry Jigglers

Check out Austin Wedding Blog's post and The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen site for more photos and recipes. AND, be sure to ask about pricing for these fun shots when you book your next event with us!

Michelle's Patisserie Grand Opening

posted Dec 6, 2010 11:43 AM by Lisa Messelt

            Congratulations to Michelle's Patisserie on its Grand Opening!  Thursday November 18th, we had the pleasure of serving up some specialty cocktails alongside six other fabulous vendors in North Austin.  We mingled with A la Vie Photography, Arthouse Floral Design, Barbara's Brides, Kellie's Kandies and Cookies, Posh Posh Designs, and XPRESD while guests enjoyed complimentary cakes, cookies, coffee, and of course, cocktails!  Our signature Peach Pops were a hit and we are so thrilled to have been a part of this event!




                                              


              
     
               


Win or Lose, We'll Still Booze

posted Nov 5, 2010 9:20 PM by Lisa Messelt   [ updated Dec 6, 2010 12:05 PM ]

We'll admit it, it's not the greatest year for our beloved Longhorn football team. We've been through some pretty disappointing losses this season, but we can't forget about all of our victories!  Luckily, Rebecca Lewis of examiner.com shared this awesomely spirited news with us:




So let's show some burnt orange pride and celebrate with Perry's Steakhouse and Grille's new UT-tini!  Now we can not only bleed orange, we can drink it too! Is your mouth watering yet?

Check out Rebecca's original article here

Reception in Hyde Park

posted Oct 16, 2010 7:52 PM by Lisa Messelt   [ updated Oct 16, 2010 11:10 PM ]

Mojitos and LM Sparklers at a reception in a beautiful house in Hyde Park
These two ladies were loving the Sparklers!

  

Round Rock Summer Party

posted Sep 12, 2010 8:29 PM by Lisa Messelt

LM Cocktail Catering served rosemary-grapefruit drinks and cucumber-basil lemon drinks at a small summer party on August 28th, 2010. Both were delicious and refreshing - perfect for a hot summer day. Thanks to Beth Pav of Cooking by Design for bringing the herbs from her garden!




Taste Test

posted Sep 12, 2010 8:05 PM by Lisa Messelt   [ updated Dec 6, 2010 12:08 PM ]

New drinks for a delicious earthy custom menu for an October wedding; still working on names. Descriptions from left to right: Fresh, lemony vodka or gin drink with a hint of cucumber; Vodka, elderflower liqueur, and ginger beer, served with blueberries and an orange twist; Lemon margarita with raspberry liqueur dropped on the bottom; And a sweet rosemary-lemon grass vodka drink.


                              







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