Red carpet, press interviews, welcome drinks, canapés, an espresso martini tower - here’s exactly how we mixed elegance with art.
The Arrival
We rolled out the red carpet, brought in a photographer, and nominated the most extroverted friend we know to run press interviews.
Every guest was asked a couple of questions, snapped for photos, then welcomed with an Ink Elderflower Fizz at the door. It’s a classic for a reason - fresh, floral, and an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ink Elderflower Fizz
45ml Ink Gin
15ml elderflower liqueur
15ml fresh lemon juice
Top with soda
Ice
Fresh grapefruit & lemon myrtle (optional)
Once inside, guests were handed their first round of canapés, simple to make, but effortlessly luxe.
Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream & Smoked Salmon
Makes ~30 bites | Prep: 10 mins
You’ll need
3 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced into rounds
250g cream cheese
½ cup sour cream (or thick Greek yoghurt)
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest
Salt & cracked black pepper
200g smoked salmon, torn into small folds
How toMix cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper until smooth.Spoon or pipe onto cucumber slices, top with smoked salmon, finish with cracked pepper and extra dill.
ServeChilled. Best assembled within 2–3 hours for maximum crunch and freshness.
As more canapés made their way around, the space came alive — film stills lined the walls, QR codes linked to the soundtrack, drinks were flowing, and the room slowly filled with that pre-screening buzz.
Lights Down, Martinis Up
Once night fell, it was time. Just before the film played, two “bartenders” got shaking for our Jaffa Espresso Martini Tower - a proper moment.
The Jaffa Espresso Martini (1 serve)
45ml Ink Bitter Orange Gin
60ml cold brew coffee
15ml Mr Black
10ml sugar syrup
Garnish: freshly grated orange zest (and chocolate, if you’re feeling extra)
For the full breakdown, head to our blog Jaffa Espresso Martini Tower.
Espressos in hand, the film rolled. After the credits, we lingered, chatting, buzzing, soaking it all in, before heading out to keep the night going.
