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Called the DBG House, Dee Dee Taylor Eustace of Taylor Hannah Architect Inc. created an ultra-modern refuge with serene, coastal-inspired design. Called the DBG House, Dee Dee Taylor Eustace of Taylor Hannah Architect Inc. created an ultra-modern refuge with serene, coastal-inspired design.

The latest iteration of the model will start off as an EV and later be offered as a hybrid. The latest iteration of the model will start off as an EV and later be offered as a hybrid.

Combining tequila, elderflower and maraschino, the Reposado Royale is perfect for National Cocktail Day. 

On March 24, the world honors National Cocktail Day, an annual celebration of all things that fit under the wide umbrella of mixology. While we encourage all those participating in the celebration to imbibe however they see fit, this year, one serve in particular has drawn our attention. From the maestros over at the highly regarded Mexican luxury house, Clase Azul México, comes the new impressive and delectable cocktail, designed for those looking to celebrate life’s finest moments with the artistry they deserve. The Reposado Royale, is the perfect drink to heighten your National Cocktail Day experience.

A few key elements go into the ultimate National Cocktail Day drink. It all starts with the perfect spirit. When it comes to tequila, there is perhaps none more iconic than Clase Azul Reposado. The white and blue ceramic decanter has been spicing up the shelves of the world’s best bars for almost three decades. Today, any self-respecting mixologist usually has a one on hand.

As the most recognizable Clase Azul tequila, Reposado is its signature creation. Aged for eight months in American whiskey casks, this delicious tequila adds notes of cooked agave, candied orange peel, toasted wood and a hint of clove and vanilla to the Reposado Royale.

A close second behind the main base spirit are the additional liqueurs that combine with the base spirit to create an entirely new drink. Here, we have a combination of elderflower and maraschino liqueurs, providing plenty of sweetness and a hint of sourness for a classic combination.

Arriving in mid-May to late June, Elderflowers can often signify the start of summer. With spring now officially in full swing, the addition of elderflower liqueur gives this Clase Azul cocktail an impressively seasonal feel, reminding us that summer is only a few short months away.

The final touch on the Reposado Royale is the addition of a dry sparkling wine, which will both lighten and liven the cocktail up with a few bubbles before it’s finished with a lemon twist for extra style points.

It goes without question that the correct glass choice can make or break a cocktail, so National Cocktail Day makes the perfect opportunity to try out a more unusual glass shape that may have been lacking some love. The pony or Nick and Nora is a small stemmed glass that is often used for serving straight-up cocktails. It’s a little like a coupe or martini glass, however, its smaller size provides a vintage feel.

With all that in order, you should be more than ready to celebrate National Cocktail Day in style. The Reposado Royal from Clase Azul México hits all the marks when crafting a delicious serve, particularly one accessible for the home bartender.

[See also: Clase Azul México Unveils Día de Muertos Limited Edition Música]

The Reposado Royale

Ingredients

— ¾ oz Clase Azul Tequila Reposado
— ¼ oz elderflower liqueur
— ¼ maraschino liqueur
— 3 oz brut sparkling wine
— Lemon Twist

Method

Combine the Clase Azul Tequila Reposado, elderflower liqueur and maraschino liqueur, then add to a chilled pony or Nick & Nora glass. Top up with chilled sparkling wine, before finishing it off with a lemon twist garnish.

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The Walter Boughton Chambers-designed mansion was built on a high point The Walter Boughton Chambers-designed mansion was built on a high point

Just because St. Patrick’s Day has passed doesn’t mean you should ignore great new Irish Whiskey. Just because St. Patrick’s Day has passed doesn’t mean you should ignore great new Irish Whiskey.

The piece, made by Maurizio Cattelan, was featured in an exhibition at England’s Blenheim Palace. The piece, made by Maurizio Cattelan, was featured in an exhibition at England’s Blenheim Palace.

Beyond Aero’s BYA-1 is moving to stage two as the company announces new tech to make the six-person light jet simpler and safer. Beyond Aero’s BYA-1 is moving to stage two as the company announces new tech to make the six-person light jet simpler and safer.

The entire high jewelry collection has been created from a single uncut gemstone. 

Chopard has unveiled the Insofu Collection, an Haute Joaillerie collection crafted from a single raw emerald. This extraordinary line marks the second time in the Maison’s history that an entire high jewelry collection has been created from one uncut gemstone.

The story of the Insofu Collection began in 2022 in Paris when Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, introduced a breathtaking 6,225-carat rough emerald unearthed in Zambia. The emerald was named Insofu—the Bemba word for elephant—in honor of the stone’s remarkable trunk-like form and extraordinary scale.

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The Insofu collection comprises 15 exquisite creations: five pairs of earrings, four necklaces, three rings, a bracelet and a jewelry watch, with each piece revealing a different facet of the Insofu Emerald’s character, drawing inspiration from nature’s fluid lines, abstract forms and the refined geometry of Art Deco. By working from a raw stone, Chopard ensures full transparency and closer collaboration with the supply chain’s earliest stages.

This collection follows Chopard’s Garden of Kalahari series, created in 2017 from a 342-carat rough diamond. However, while a raw diamond’s yield can be determined with scientific precision, a raw emerald presents a far greater challenge, revealing its true potential only through the meticulous cutting process.

To undertake this ambitious endeavor, Chopard assembled some of the world’s most skilled gem-cutters from India, who carefully studied the emerald in the brand’s Geneva workshops. Over nearly a year, they assessed the stone, proposing cuts that would best showcase its natural beauty while preserving its unique soul and ultimately, the Insofu gem yielded 850 carats of breathtaking emeralds which could be used in Chopard’s collection.

“In every stone lies a story, and my role is to listen and honor the natural magic they carry as treasures from the Earth,” says Caroline Scheufele. “With the Insofu Collection, it was about respecting this inherent beauty. I chose the finest quality stones from the heart of the emerald, pairing them with diamonds, pink sapphires, and pearls.”

[See also: Bottega Veneta Unveils Debut Fine Jewelry Collection]

At the heart of the collection is an elephant-shaped pendant, a tribute to the gem’s name. This signature piece showcases emeralds of various cuts and sizes, framed by shimmering diamonds that form the elephant’s tusks. Suspended from a long chain interspersed with emeralds and diamonds, the pendant is ingeniously designed to transform into a brooch.

Other highlights include Art Deco-inspired chokers, flowing necklaces that graze the waist in a nod to the Roaring Twenties, statement cuffs, bold cocktail rings, and showstopping earrings.

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The 18-acre property also comes with a guest house, a beachfront pool, and expansive views of the Long Island Sound. The 18-acre property also comes with a guest house, a beachfront pool, and expansive views of the Long Island Sound.

The stateside debut of the marque’s Esperienza Avventura program took place at Zion, with a Cordon Bleu–trained chef back at base camp. The stateside debut of the marque’s Esperienza Avventura program took place at Zion, with a Cordon Bleu–trained chef back at base camp.