The Elevated Edit – Welcome Drinks
Welcome to our re-branded column, formerly Dear Mrs. A, where I’ll be your guide to style, etiquette and entertaining! We’ll be here giving advice for the cultured and curious.
In our little corner of Colorado, the air is a little bit thinner, the light is a little bit brighter, and life is just a bit more intentional. We’ll explore the things that make our lives feel just a little more put-together: manners that keep you out of awkward situations, habits that make a day easier, spaces that feel fresh without a lot of effort, and style that doesn’t require you to suffer for it. It isn’t about perfecting or pretense, but the small choices we make every day that elevate life.
Let’s dive in with our first topic: welcome drinks, also called arrival cocktails. Welcome drinks are quiet but important in the social work they do the moment people arrive to your event. They break the ice immediately; they signal hospitality; they set the tone of the event; they create a soft transition; they slow the rush; they equalize the room. The drinks feel ceremonial and in short, they’re not about alcohol, they’re about ease, rhythm and generosity. The next time you host, consider serving a welcome drink as guests arrive, something festive, fizzy, formal or non-alcoholic. But serve it in a pretty glass!
Curious and have a question? I’d love to hear from you. We want to make this content about what you want to know! Reach out to me at: editor@castlepinesconnection.com.
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s make life lovely—one small, meaningful choice at a time.
Big Love,
Mrs. Abramovitz
