More Progressive Parties Please

Brittany and I have been best friends ever since we were put together as roommates freshman year at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Instantly we were inseparable. Whether doing crunches in our dorm room, hiking up Chautauqua, watching cheesy Lifetime movies, laughing over Friends re-runs or sharing stories over cheap wine we were always together. After college we both lived in LA and the hardest part of moving was leaving her. 

Earlier this year Eric and I went to visit Britt in Venice, CA. She has the most adorable apartment and her closest friends (many of them Boulder alumni) also live in Venice. In celebration of two bdays they decided to throw a progressive cocktail party. Luckily we were visiting and got to participate. The fun started late in the afternoon and four apartments were involved. We were a group of about 20 and together we rode on bikes from apartment to apartment. Each apartment served fun apps and a specialty cocktail. From spoonfuls of mac and cheese topped with Panko crusted bread crumbs to pear brie with truffle oil and sprigs of thyme, the apps were truly impressive. The cocktails were equally amazing and included rosemary vodka lemonade and infused vodka with cucumbers. I absolutely love this party concept. The energy of the party never lulled because we were on the move going from place to place. This is a great party idea for summer. 
Pics were taken by Brittany Zwickl.

Rosemary Lemonade: Mix 1 cup of sugar and 2 cups of water in a saucepan, boil for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of fresh rosemary leaves, remove from heat and cool. Strain liquid into a pitcher, add 3 cups of water and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice. Stir and serve over ice with a sprig of fresh rosemary.