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It is outfitted with a large bar and ample plush seating, ensuring everyone is comfy during cocktail hour.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin spice season isn’t just for lattes—bring the flavor from coffee to cocktail hour with our twist on a White Russian.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Guests enjoyed light refreshments during cocktail hour before heading to the reception, where a buffet-style dinner was served.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The evenings consist of group salons over the cocktail hour, followed by dinner, conducted by the Doñas and fueled by Chela, the home’s chief cook and overall major domo.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin spice season isn’t just for lattes—bring the flavor from coffee to cocktail hour with our twist on a White Russian.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Guests enjoyed light refreshments during cocktail hour before heading to the reception, where a buffet-style dinner was served.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The evenings consist of group salons over the cocktail hour, followed by dinner, conducted by the Doñas and fueled by Chela, the home’s chief cook and overall major domo.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Cocktail hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20hour. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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