Getting to Know You!

Hey Everyone! We're here introducing Ashlee Virginia Events newest team member, Lisa Anderson. She was born and raised in Prince George's County Maryland, but has been living in Northern Virginia since 2003. Lisa has played volleyball and softball for over 15 years, and is a die hard Redskins fan who enjoys a good day of football. You could say she's a "girly-girl, tom-boy" who loves to get dirty but also loves to get pretty, and dress up.  Her favorites are pizza, ice cream, movies, the beach, design, and WEDDINGS!






Lisa is not only keeping busy with Ashlee Virginia Events, but is also overseeing her own upcoming wedding. She is marrying a firefighter she met in a local grocery store....and the rest is history! Lisa and Jason are due to tie the knot in early February of 2012, and we all can't wait to see how it turns out.

Cheers to Lisa and Jason and welcome to the AVE family!

Signature Drinks for the Season!

Hello Everyone! Long time no talk! Things have been CRAZY over here at Ashlee Virginia Events. Ashlee got married in September and Lisa has been tying up the loose ends for her February wedding so that she can relax over the holidays.

This Fall has been busy, but amazing. The leaves are beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange and the weather, for the most part, has been good to us. Some of our favorite signature drinks are perfect for the Fall season. We thought we'd share a few recipes to add a personalized touch to your special event. 

Mulled Red Wine Sangria

Ingredients

·       1 bottle Spanish red table wine

·       1/4 cup fresh orange juice

·       1/4 cup brandy

·       3 tablespoons sugar

·       1 orange, thinly sliced

·       1 lemon, thinly sliced

Directions

Combine wine, juice, brandy and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat and heat until the sugar has melted. Add the orange and lemon slices and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in heat resistant glasses.

Cranberry Spiced Sparkler

Ingredients

·      8 fresh cranberries

·      1 tsp. Pumpkin spice Agave nectar ***

·      Splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice

·      3 oz. Champagne or sparkling wine

Directions

In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle the cranberries, agave nectar, and lemon juice. Then add ice and the champagne or sparkling wine and gently fold. Strain out into a champagne flute. Top off with an extra splash of wine.

Garnish with 3 floating cranberries

***to make pumpkin spice agave nectar, simply combine 1 cup agave nectar with 2 tsp store bought pumpkin pie spice (comes ground), and stir.

Pumpkin and Apple Cider Cocktail

Ingredients 

·       1 1/2 ounce pumpkin purée

·       1 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka

·       2 ounces apple cider

·       1 1/2 ounces spicy ginger ale, such as Bruce Cost

 Directions 

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the pumpkin purée, vodka, and apple cider. Shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with ginger ale and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

We hope you enjoy these as much as we do ;)