The South Lawn Reveal
Champagne with elderflower, rosemary & gold leaf — the moment perception shifts
He built a tented environment around the fountain that drew guests inward rather than leaving them at the perimeter
Why this cocktail? Bryan reoriented the South Lawn itself. This golden champagne cocktail is the moment perception shifts.
The Story
For a gratitude dinner honoring President Biden, Rafanelli transformed the South Lawn by building inward — constructing a tented environment around the fountain that reoriented guests who thought they knew the space. This champagne cocktail with elderflower and rosemary captures that reveal: elegant, unexpected, and finished with gold leaf because the best moments are ones you didn't see coming.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- 4 oz Champagne
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- Fresh rosemary sprig
- Edible gold leaf
- Lemon twist
Preparation
- 1.Pour elderflower into a flute.
- 2.Top with chilled Champagne.
- 3.Add edible gold leaf.
- 4.Garnish with rosemary sprig and lemon twist.
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