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My Kingston / Cocktails With
“Stay focused! All gas, no brakes!” — Andrae Artwell, world-class jeweller, founder and owner of Artwell and Co Fine Jewellery and Piercings Ltd Drink: Rare Old-Fashioned made with Appleton 12-Year-Old (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
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April 19, 2026

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 SourGarfield Robinson

“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 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 waterJoseph Wellington

“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.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 Naphtali Junior

“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 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 PassionGarfield Robinson

“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 waterGarfield Robinson

Unreserved Passion made with the Appleton Estate 8 year old, passion fruit puree, lemon juice and tonic water (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

“Fear of failure = the failure to launch. You can’t move forward if you’re afraid to take that first step.” — Lexi Chow, media executive and CEO/founder of CODA Network Cocktail: Appleton Estate Daiquirigarnished with a sprig of fresh mint.Garfield Robinson

“Fear of failure = the failure to launch. You can’t move forward if you’re afraid to take that first step.” — Lexi Chow, media executive and CEO/founder of CODA Network Cocktail: Appleton Estate Daiquirigarnished with a sprig of fresh mint. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Appleton Estate Daiquiri garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.Garfield Robinson

Appleton Estate Daiquiri garnished with a sprig of fresh mint. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

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