Cocktails Anyone?
Kirstin O’Brien tells us how to immerse ourseves in all things cocktail this summer.
Published in Eye Magazine November 2021
Summer is the perfect time to make a splash into the cocktail scene. And not only the drinking variety. Cocktail Rings have bedazzled jewellery lovers over the ages and there’s no better time than summer to get your own bespoke gemstone ring and soak in the brilliance of its sparkle. Let the experts at Morell Bistro in Auckland and TORY & KO. Jewellers in Wellington help you with your cocktail adventure this summer.
Imagine the rainbow of colourful choices you have: pairing your cocktail ring to ultimately match your cocktail!
So pop on some colourful jewels - or contact TORY & KO. to turn your jewellery dreams into reality - and make a dash to your favourite local cocktail spot.
Here are a few suggestions from Morell Bistro to get the sparkle started…
You can sit at the bar and chat with the mixologist while admiring your new Champagne Diamonds or Citrine Art Deco Ring glowing in the late afternoon sunshine and watch their skills as they whip up the perfect “Com’s Tollins” Cocktail (yes, I did spell it correctly. No, I haven’t been drinking on the job).
If you are anything like me, you’ll be drawn to pretty pink hues. What could be more beautiful than Morell’s “1-2 drop” cocktail with its fresh, blushing colour and pretty flower paired with your pretty Morganite and Diamond Flower Ring ?
Or perhaps your Peridot and Diamond ring needs to match your drink? Look no further than Morell’s “New Girl” cocktail (It comes with a garnish of cucumber so dinner is mostly covered - although you must try their crayfish ravioli).
Girls Night! This one is straight out of the set of Sex in the City: glam it up with your beautiful Blue Topaz & Diamond cocktail Ring with showstopper earrings to match & be glamorously matching the décor as your friends arrive…
Perhaps it is time to meet up with some old school chums? Bask in the glow of their admiration for your sparkling French Pink Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring. (The Scapegrace Black Gin from the Black Negroni will also help with the glow!). You can tell them TORY & KO. Jewellers designed it for you when you visited their boutique in Wellington.
Just because we can’t travel to exotic islands or sophisticated European cities doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy ourselves. In fact, there’s no better time to get out and support NZ businesses. All across the country we have world-class restauranteurs, chefs, maître-d’s, sommeliers, artisan brewers, baristas & mixologists - all creating the best food & drink experiences for us to enjoy - and we can certainly taste all of it in style if we choose. It would be rude not to.
While we are talking about NZ business: now, more than ever, we should be supporting our local designers. From fashion, interiors to jewellers - make sure to know where your beautiful garments, cushions or jewels are manufactured. Surrounding yourself with NZ made is a source of pride and one which we should all embrace. That’s part of the philosophy of Morell’s Bistro too: sourcing local ingredients and looking after whanau.
Now, back to the cocktails! Imagine lifting your martini glass to your lips and tasting the piquant flavours of the foamy Sloe Gin Sour whilst flashing your friends a glimpse of your new Freshwater Pearl Cocktail Ring.
It’s all in the wrist ladies.
If you’re a classical type and like to keep things more golden hued: try a glass of NZ Quartz Reef Methode Traditionelle; a crisp glass of Central Otago Pinot Gris; or perhaps a rich & elegant Waiheke Chardonnay…
There’s one thing for certain: your new Champagne Diamond ring will look fabulous wrapped around the glass stem! Show off your golden Broome Pearl and Champagne Diamond earrings as you elegantly sip your vino.
Immerse yourself in the wonderful “cocktails” Morell Bistro and TORY & KO. Jewellers have to offer and soak up the summer spirit in style. Kia Ora! Cin Cin! Cheers!
Victoria and Kirstin or TORY & KO. Jewellers
