Michelle Warren

If you’re fascinated by the mob, you likely know of the strong ties between organised crime and the casino industry. While the American mob was already active during the 1800s, the introduction of Prohibition – the banning of alcohol for consumption by the general public – in the 1900s opened the door for the strengthening of the mob. During Prohibition, the mob made a lot of money by making and selling alcohol and they used this money to become involved in the casino and sports betting industries. As such, we can’t think of a more perfect casino party than a mob-themed one! Here are the perfect cocktails to serve to your guests at the event.

Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 60ml rye whiskey or bourbon
• 1 sugar cube
• 4 dashes of Angostura bitters
• 1 cherry
• 1 orange slice

Method

• Place the sugar cube in an old fashioned glass
• Add the bitters to the sugar
• Drizzle a very drops of water over the sugar and mix
• Add the whiskey or bourbon, cherry, and orange
• Enjoy over ice

Manhattan

Ingredients

• 60ml rye whiskey
• 30ml sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 cherry

Method

• Add all ingredients to a glass
• Stir
• Add the cherry

Backroom Mob

Ingredients

• 3 mint leaves
• 15ml elderflower liquer
• 15ml lime juice
• 60ml bourbon
• Splash of soda

Method

• Crush the mint leaves
• Add all ingredients (less soda) to a shaker with ice
• Shake, strain, and then pour into a glass
• Top with soda
• Sip while enjoying esports betting NZ

Negroni

Ingredients

• 45ml sweet vermouth
• 45ml Campari
• 45ml gin
• 1 orange slice

Method

• All all ingredients into a glass with ice
• Stir well

Mafia’s Kiss

Ingredients

• 30ml Southern Comfort
• 30ml amaretto
• 60ml sweet and sour

Method

• Add all ingredients to a glass with ice
• Stir well

Chicago Cocktail

Ingredients

• 60ml brandy
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 7,5ml orange liqueur
• Champagne

Method

• Add the brandy, bitters, and liqueur to a shaker with ice
• Shake, strain, and pour into an old fashioned glass
• Top with champage

Al Capone

Ingredients

• 90ml rye whiskey
• 45ml vermouth
• 45ml Campari
• Orange peel

Method

• Add ingredients to a shaker with ice
• Shake, strain, and pour into a glass
• Garnish with the orange peel

A Killer Mob-Themed Casino Party

In order to host a killer mob-themed casino party, you’re going to need a lot more than just delicious cocktails. First, start with the invitation as this should make the theme immediately obvious. Look online for mob inspired party invitations and create your own using an invitation generator. This can then be emailed to all your guests as this will be the most cost-effective way to inform your guests of the event. Once you’ve got your guest list in place, it’s time to start planning the menu. Owing to the Italian roots of the mob, the menu choices should be easy. We suggest serving small portions of Italian favourites such as spaghetti and meatballs, lasagne, and caprese salad alongside your perfectly themed cocktails. One last tip: don’t forget to decorate the space accordingly!

How to Establish and Host a Regular Poker Night

Hosting a poker night is a great way to spend an evening and if you and your friends enjoy it, it can become a regular occurrence. You won’t need much to host the perfect poker night except decks of cards, chips, a good-sized table, and plenty of snacks and drinks of course! Here’s everything you need to know about establishing a regular poker night. Read more How to Establish and Host a Regular Poker Night

How to Host a Lottery Party

Lotteries are great fun and combining lottery and a party can only be fun.  Why not try a scratch-off lottery party? It’s a definite success recipe for success and all you need to get started is a bit of luck.  Read more Hosting a Lottery Party

The Ultimate New Years Casino Party

New Year’s is an annual event, and every year millions of people celebrate the ending of the old year and the beginning of the new by throwing some of the biggest parties of the year. Some parties are out on the streets and involve thousands, while others are kept at home, with select friends and family attending.

The problem with having a party at home is that eventually you run out of ideas, especially when you’re trying to throw a party that’s not only fun and entertaining, but also memorable. But this also creates the perfect opportunity to throw a casino themed New Year’s party that no one will ever likely forget.

But why casinos? Casinos are a perfect amalgamation of entertainment and style, giving your guests plenty to do while also allowing them to enjoy the music, aesthetics, and games that casinos have to offer, all from the comfort of your own home.

1. New Year’s Invitations

If you want your guests to arrive dressed to the nines, sending out invitations is the first step to take. Personalised invitations are easy to make, can be done on any computer, and allow you to customise them any way you wish. Make sure to send the invitations out a few weeks prior to the event, long before Christmas rolls around and most people are too busy to check their mail, or are having to much fun playing River Belle casino games.

2. Decorations and Supplies

This is where you can really let your creative side go wild. Casinos come in all shapes and sizes, and it very much depends on the specific theme you’re looking for. The Las Vegas casino option is the most popular, and usually involves a black-tie affair with plenty of cocktails, food, and good music. Chinese casinos are also a common option, providing a much more relaxed environment.

• Set up the lighting: depending on your theme, it’s a good idea to have adequate lighting set up throughout the house. This can also be done outside if you’re planning on holding an outdoor party.
• Create a banner: A large New Year’s banner shows your guests where to go, and most banner material can be cheap to purchase and customise.
• Get the games together: the best part of any casino-themed party are the various games you can put out. Poker, roulette, and blackjack are just some popular options. Most of these games can be bought in kits that can be easily put together and used.
• Balloons, roses, and black/red fabric is a great way to set the mood for the evening.

The Food

This is also dependent on theme, but food can go just about any way imaginable. Having cocktails is advised, and a small platter of finger food for the guests to snack on. Main meals may be a bit trickier for a New Year’s party, but a large order of Chinese food should do the trick, allowing your guests to eat as they please.