My Kingston / Cocktails With
No better time, Style Observer reckons, a week post-Carnival Road March to pause, reflect and enjoy an Appleton libation.
Need inspiration? We share a few profound statements and preferred hand-crafted cocktails from members of our exclusive Cocktails With/My Kingston Club.
“Aspire to inspire before you expire” — Tafari Forbes, entrepreneur & automotive salesman Drink: Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Sour (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
“People first: Your team and your customers. Build strong relationships, create experiences that matter, and success will follow. Take care of your people, and they’ll take care of the business.”— Peter-Jason Wright, managing director, Wright Image Ltd, founder & director of multiple hospitality and entertainment ventures Drink: Appleton Estate 12 with coconut water (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
“Live in the present and enjoy every moment.” — Janel Jolly, owner and fashion designer of Jae Jolly Cocktail: Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old rum with coconut water (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old rum with coconut water and a squeeze of lime. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
“I believe in simplicity, balance, and community” Peta-Gaye Simpson, vice-president — Real Estate, Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd Cocktail: Joy’s Cocktail (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Joy’s Cocktail made with Appleton Estate 8-year-old Reserve Blend, a dash of Angostura bitters, splash of ginger ale and an orange wedge (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
“Dream big and kill fear” — Krystal Tomlinson | Public Speaking Coach and Communications Consultant Cocktail: Unreserved Passion (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Unreserved Passion made with the Appleton Estate 8 year old, passion fruit puree, lemon juice and tonic water (Photo: Garfield Robinson)