Hot Plates, Cool Drinks & Laughs: Rising Hope’s Avenue Q Fundraiser at The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza

Rebel Yell becomes the star ingredient in both a cocktail and Clementine’s Bourbon Cashew ice cream during the Sharing Hope event preview of Avenue Q. photo courtesy Clementine’s Creamery

Laughter, food and libations will prove a winning trifecta for Effort for Aids Sharing Hope fundraiser this Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza. That’s when Luxco brand spirts will provide three crafted cocktails featuring  Pearl Vodka, Rebel Yell Whiskey Bourbon and Exotico Tequila during a special preview of the three-time Tony Award-winning Avenue Q.

Sharing Hope’s guests will be the first in St. Louis to enjoy the smash hit musical, which is making it Westport Playhouse debut with a six-week run. The event is priced at $35, with 100 percent of ticket sales donated to EFA. This unique event is made possible by The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, and includes appetizers by Kemoll’s Chop House and ice cream by Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery.

This a 21-and-older event, with tickets available through Effort for Aids at stlefa.org/staginghope. For those wishing to toast EFA and its work in the St. Louis community, Luxco has shared the recipes for its Avenue Q – Sharing Hope cocktails. Each is simple to make and perfect to help chase winter’s chill away.

Rebel Yell— A Kentucky Cider

1 part Rebel Yell Bourbon

2 parts apple cider

2 parts sparkling water

Garnish with an apple slice

Exotico Classic Paloma

1 part Exotico Blanco

1 part grapefruit soda

Lime juice

Pearl—Cranberry Fizz

1 part Pearl Vodka

2 parts cranberry juice

Splash of club soda

Suzanne Corbett

Suzanne Corbett is an award-winning food and travel writer, author and media producer, whose passion is food, food history, and anything that fills a plate or glass. She is the author of “The Gilded Table,” “Pushcarts & Stalls: The Soulard Market History Cookbook" and “Unique Eats and Eateries of St. Louis.” Always hungry for the next good story, you can follow her on twitter @Suzanne_Corbett or instagram @corbett_suzanne. She can be contacted at sizamnnecorbett@me.com

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