Le Meritage To Host Eco-celebrations Luncheon In Collaboration With Tales Of The Cocktail

On Saturday July 24 from 12:30 to 2:30 at Le Meritage, Tales of the Cocktail's Eco-Celebrations Luncheon will explore what it means to be ecologically responsible or "green." Maria McBride, Style Director for BRIDES magazine, will join Beth Parentice, founder of Eco-Bar.net, as they share ways to infuse some eco-smarts into entertaining.

Eco-celebrations features a three-course menu hand-crafted by Chef Michael Farrell and elegantly paired with four original and, of course, eco-friendly cocktails. These fresh, organic cocktails will feature Casa Noble tequila, 360 Vodka, and Pommery Pop champagne.

Whether it is a wedding, a cocktail party, a corporate soiree or fundraiser, there are eco-sensible resources and sustainable solutions that will make any celebration stylish, delicious and smart.

For tickets to Eco-Celebrations visit TalesoftheCocktail.com. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door.

Please see attached biographies of Maria McBride and Beth Parentice.

The menu with cocktail pairings is as follows:



Blood Orange Margarita (Casa Noble Tequila, Combier Orange Liqueur or Solerno, Lime,Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar, Perfect Puree - Blood Orange or Fresh Squeezed)



FIRST COURSE

Caprese Salad (Becnel Farms Creole Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil Pesto)



Ginger Jade Gimlet (360 Vodka, Cucumber, Basil, Lime,Ginger Infused Simple Syrup)



SECOND COURSE

Fresh Caught Gulf Shrimp and Grits,Creole Country Tasso Ham, "Red Eye" Gravy



Summer Thyme Lemonade(360 Vodka, Lemon, Organic Sugar, Fresh Thyme)



DESSERT

Flourless Chocolate Torte,Ponchatoula Strawberries



Pear Sparkler (Pop Champagne, 360 Vodka, St. Germain - Elderflower Liqueur

Perfect Puree - Pear Puree)