SO SOPHISTICATED

CUSTOM HOUSE

2008-04-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

The Most Amazing Bartenders!

April 9th SOSO held it's fifth So Sophisticated event at CUSTOM HOUSE. This night was the first time we introduced a little bit different of a concept. Custom House has three restaurants and the SOSO members were invited to dine before joining in the fun at the bar with the rest of the guests. The Custom House bartenders were the best I have encountered as they were outrageously fun and silly with a lot of spunk and showmanship.

SOSO After Hours Party

2008-03-29T16:03:00.001-07:00

RUBY as usual, was nothing less than brilliant on the 25th of March. The party continued on afterwards with some of the dedicated SOSO members at Alexandra's apartment located close by. Her hospitality just doesn't cease to amaze me... Thanks for a wonderful and cozy evening at RUBY and at your private home Alexandra!

We look forward to the next event on April 9th at CUSTOM HOUSE. This is the first time SOSO members are invited to join in and have dinner reservations as part of the evenings offerings aside from the usual good cocktail going and socializing at the bar.

RUBY March 25th

2008-03-23T17:07:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know RUBY, it's a little hard to find but worth the effort. They are masters at mixology and superb service in a bar that feels like someone's beautiful old luxurious apartment with a homey atmosphere.. like visiting friends at a private party. Check them out at www.rby.dk

We've got a fabulous cocktail for Tuesday: 'So Tokyo'

A gin based long drink with lashings of white peach puree, lychee liqueur, citrus juices and organic ginger with a Thai basil garnish. Its fresh & tangy and exclusively served with Ruby-love for the SOSO suspects.

"You'll love it as much as we do, I know it." Rasmus-Owner, who will be in on Tuesday and have a few himself and looks forward to seeing you all.

There's nothing like the first time... we loved RUBY and RUBY loved us! So back to RUBY we go.

What a great way to celebrate the original SOSO members and venue that helped make So Sophisticated so successful in the first place.

For those of you that missed out on the first ever delightful So Sophisticated evening back in January at RUBY, here is your chance to see where it all began!

We and RUBY are looking forward to welcoming the first original warm and friendly crowd back, including the new friends we've made along the way... plus some totally new faces!

What's lined up?

2008-03-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

We last had a cozy relaxed evening at Honey Ryder Lounge. Many were plagued by the flu and when evening came we were hit by a snow storm. Surprise Denmark in March! Regardless, we had a good turn out at Honey Ryder Lounge and it was, as usual a very enjoyable evening with Friends and SOSO members.

The membership is growing every day with over 700 members but the venues are small, accommodating only 80 to 200 guests. So this is the first month SOSO is starting to host two events a month to give more people the opportunity to join in the fun.

March 25th we are back where it all began at RUBY!

What's next?

Custom House - Wednesday, April 9th
OUR BAR - Wednesday, April 23rd
Hotel FRONT - Thursday, May 8th
BAR ROUGE - Tuesday, May 27th (Guest appearance by my sister Erika from the States)

In the works for June is Ocean Club, The Office and Grill Bar...

We'll see what we end up with but you can be sure Wednesday, June 25th will be extra special as it's Alexandra Nilsson's Birthday! Alexandra (AKA "Mascot", "Professional Hostess" & "Style Queen") has been my partner in crime helping to meet and greet SOSO members at every So Sophisticated event. Without her beautiful and charming presence, not to mention abundance of smiles, SOSO just wouldn't be the same.

The summer should bring some special events as we would like to utilize the outdoor venues. Halvandet in the daytime sun by the water. Honey Ryder Lounge's Tikki themed terrace where you'll be drinking out of coconuts and lava cups and at the same time have an opportunity to cool off in the Absolut Ice Bar. Bar Rouge will have their outdoor terrace open and ready as well.

Remember, the day after each event is held, the next So Sophisticated event is announced and SOSO sends out the invitations.

A big thank you to everyone involved!

Cheers,
Maria

People are asking "What is SOSO?"

2008-03-07T17:06:00.000-08:00

Happy SOSO Members at a So Sophisticated event held at Honey Ryder Lounge March 4th.

SOSO is...

A brand and acronym of So Sophisticated. SOSO is a facebook group where members can join to receive invitations to So Sophisticated. So Sophisticated is a monthly cocktail social club in Copenhagen held on weekdays at a different stylish and upscale location each time.

SOSO is open to anyone on facebook in the Denmark network. The members make up a "sophisticated" mixed crowd of Danes and internationals, students and professionals, young and young at heart, beautiful people, strange people and fun people. SOSO has new members joining every day and in three short months a network of almost 1000 people has been attained.

The one thing the group has in common is that everyone comes with a good attitude and ready to have fun. We socialize, network, flirt, chit chat and make new friends expanding our social circle. People invite their friends and meet their friends' friends at So Sophisticated. People even have the opportunity to meet their facebook friends live! Even if one comes alone, they are sure to be comfortable and have met lots of nice friendly people by the end of the evening.

Then of course there is the great cocktails! SOSO is held at some of the hottest bars and lounges in town with the best bartenders in the industry. The group gets people out and about town to places they wouldn't normally have a good occasion to go visit. The venues are always thrilled to host the So Sophisticated events... and why not? We are fabulous!

Honey Ryder Lounge March 4th, 2008

2008-02-21T12:57:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the third So Sophisticated This time at HONEY RYDER LOUNGE!

Lets face it, we are fabulous and so is this location at Hotel 27 a Choice Hotel! If you have not yet experienced HONEY RYDER LOUNGE, this is your chance... and what could be better than to spend your weekday evening with SOSO friends doing what we do best... socializing and networking over exciting cocktails?

"Molecular Cocktails and Jazzy tunes as the Honey Ryder Resident DJ and the Honey Ryder Bar Team creates the atmosphere in this design lounge"

Tradition, passion and molecules

Hyper classical and molecular cocktails made from exquisite ingredients served in warm and stylish surroundings continuously shaped and re-shaped by leading Scandinavian designers from Republic of Fritz Hansen - that´s Scandinavia’s best Cocktail Lounge.

The aim of the Honey Ryder Cocktail Lounge is clear: every cocktail they serve must be a unique taste experience, true to tradition and at the same time innovative and challenging. They really take pride in the fact that you can taste the different flavours in Honey Ryder's cocktails.

HONEY RYDER pursues cocktails with passion and perfection.

The cocktail special that has been especially designed for SOSO by the HONEY RYDER team is "Absolutly 27" and is proudly sponsored by ABSOLUT VODKA at a price break of 85,-

"Absolutly 27" is a refreshing and titillating play on sweet and citrus complimented by a surprising twist of hinted mint and champagne bubbles.

Absolutly 27 is made with Absolut Raspberri, Raspberry Liqueur, Fresh Raspberries, Mint, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Orange Juice and topped with Champagne 85,-

The Resident DJ - Mikkel Wendelboe, will be enhancing our evening and our senses by spinning Jazz, New Jazz and Bossa.

We look forward to seeing you there for yet another fabulous and sophisticated SOSO experience. Don't forget to invite your most sophisticated cocktail appreciating friends. See you there!

March 4th, 2008, 17.00 - 23.00, HONEY RIDER LOUNGE at HOTEL 27
Løngangstræde 27, Tel + 45 70275627

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You can join and become a member of the facebook group SOSO to get information and invitations on upcoming events. You can also do a search on facebook under events for So Sophisticated and find the link to SOSO as the host on the invite.

What are people saying about SOSO?

2008-02-19T08:41:00.000-08:00

“You’re a guaranteed big night.’
Greg Smith

"Fabulous event yesterday - Ourbar and the cocktails were amazing!! I'm definitely coming back...Cheers!"
Louise Ørnbøll Bang Nielsen

“Hey Maria thank you so much… it was such a pleasure to be around so many beautiful human beings wauv I am already looking forward to the next one ;-) You did a great job… this is going to be huge ;-)”
Michael Munck

“I’d like to say that your concept sounds really interesting. I looked around and found that you are doing an event at Ruby tomorrow-beautiful venue, great choice! I understand that you “jump” around from venue to venue each month with the intention to network and enjoy nice cocktails all at the same time – never a bad mix…”
C F

“First time I had a great cocktail, an addictive cocktail and a weird cocktail. Also lots of nice people were there. Keep up the good work!”
Henrik Gilvad

"Thanking for a great evening last night...
Hope you got home alright and got to know a lot of new people, I sure did..."
Anders Hage

"Thank you for good company and for introducing me to yet another great bar in CPH."
Thorbjørn Sølver Lang

"Hey hunny, yet another success;-) i just love u all fantastic outgoing, stylish wonderful people... it`s been a pleasure meeting u all..."
Alexandra Nilsson

"Last night was a blast. especially the after party. Thanks Vladimir! And thank you Maria for another great event."
Jan Hansen

“I read about So Sophisticated by accident here on facebook, looked it up, liked the idea. Well done.”
N B L

“Some nice work you’ve done… Congrats”
Anders Hage

“I read about it in Politiken and thought it was the best initiative I had heard of in a long time. So I dug you up in here and hopefully we’ll meet at the next gathering ☺”
Marie Honore

“You made yourself a celebrity. I am rather impressed.”
Peter Staudt

“My friend John read about it in the paper and told me about it. It sounds fantastic. I’ll be ready for the event in March.”
Maibritt Abby Agerholm

“R u the new organizer of the most sophisticated parties in Denmark? U look fab and represent well as always!... It just reminds me of you at the Loews… always running around making the events happen!”
Kjersti La Motte

“I have signed up for the event.. and looking much forward to mingle and meet new and interesting people.”
B E L

“You’re connecting Danes and expats like no other (your party was bigger, longer and better than anything _____ _____ has done)”
Greg Smith

“I read about SOSO in the article on www.iBYEN.dk and thought it would be just my kind of thing! I am always looking for a fun night out and about and I love cocktails and meeting new people. I sure plan to attend your next event!”
Helle Rønberg

“SUPER INITIATIV! Jeg vil gerne joine SOSO gruppen.”
Trine Aagaard Sorensen

“I saw the group while “networking” on facebook – several familiars have joined the event “So Sophisticated”. I thought it sounded like a fun and interesting group – different from a lot of other groups.”
Lisa Kil Boding

“I actually read about SOSO in Politiken and thought it would be fun to join the group. I have already invited a lot of my friends to join the group…”
John H. Bjørneboe

“...she thinks you are SO cool and this is such a great, progressive and innovative idea for an event and that it's such a good initiative!”
Malene. Baunsgaard

“I actually read about it in iBYEN. And since I am very active on facebook I thought I’d see what it was.. I actually knew one of the people in the group – so that was fun. The world is so small now that we have facebook as a tool. I like the whole mingling of cultures, have several American friends - so that was one of the reasons as well. Cool project you started – hope to see you soon.”
Christine Aalborg Carstensen

“Such a great intitiative! I found out about the group through Politiken, and it just sounded so good that I had to join immediately ☺ - Hope to meet you soon.”
Angelica Vargas

“I read an article about you and your facebook group in Politiken and thought “What a fabulous idea!”
Louise Ørnbøll Bang Nielsen

“soooo how was it… I can see greeeeat!!!”
Daniel Rotenberg

“Uhhh you’re becoming all famous ☺ Looking very happy in your picture in Politiken.dk ☺ Congrats on the publicity, looks like SOSO is going to be big!!”
Camilla Skov Larsen

“My god—you are so going to end up making a living out of this!!! I can see it now.. total events organizer!”
Amy Thornton

“My girlfriend heard about your So Sophisticated event and we thought it would be an excellent opportunity for us to expand our network :-D We look forward to the event and meeting a bunch of new people!!”
Cem Allen Nurkan

“It was great fun and nice people. Very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely will return for the March event ☺”
Henrik Gilvad

“Was a great night, I really liked the place.”
Peter Maahn Sterkenburg

“What a great evening at Ruby, we had a lot of fun. And I’m looking forward to the 13th too.”
Lars Storm Andersen

“Hej, Thankx for a great party! I’ll be looking forward to the next event.”
Junli Ma

“Thanks for the other night, it was great seeing some old friends again and meeting some new.”
Andy Rutter

“You are officially now one of the ”it-girls” of the city!!!!!!! ☺ CONGRATUALTIONS beauty that you’re really amazingly cool event have taken off so perfectly!!”
Malene Baunsgaard

“Thank you for photos and a very sophisticated party! I enjoyed it a lot!
Mette Kirkegaard

“I’m glad it went well. Your concept sounds so nice. We are all looking forward to host your arrangement ☺”
Nicolai Achton – OUR BAR

“Just wanted to say that last night at Rubys was a great way to spend a Tuesday evening!”
Camilla Benjnouh

“I heard you had a great event yesterday. Congratulations on the Success.”
Jesper Johansen – Honey Ryder Lounge

“It was such a nice event, I hope it will return more than once!! ☺ I’ve got some pictures to send, sadly I didn’t get as many as I wanted cause I ended up talking to some (Nice ‘n cute!) girl Zia… and suddenly I forgot everything about taking pictures… Ooops!”
Simon Hoff Kunze

“After the last amazing event OF COURSE I’m coming back for more! ;-) See you there.”
Malene Baunsgaard

“Super fun last night! Thanks for organizing, look forward to next month!”
Ada Stien

“I’ve already told heaps of people of the event, and at least two of my friends from the organisation, that I’m in “Atlantsammenslutningen” are DYING to join us at the next event. And they haven’t even seen how FAMOUS it/you are! ;) I just told them about the event last week and they loved it and thought it was a BRILLIANT idea!!!”
Malene Baunsgaard

OUR BAR

2008-02-18T15:42:00.000-08:00

The second So Sophisticated event for SOSO members was hosted by OUR BAR on February 13th, 2008. There were over 200 people that attended throughout the exciting evening. Even with all the new curious random people that joined in due to the publicity from Politiken the crowd held true to what makes So Sophisticated so unique... I would describe the members as vibrant, sociable, urbane, friendly, fun, cozy, open, warm, charming, happy, cosmopolitan, mixed, sophisticated and smiley that love networking, flirting, meeting and greeting.

OUR BAR was very conducive for conversation with it's warm atmosphere and the superb cocktails don't hurt. The "OUR Funny Valentine" special cocktail was a delicious hit and my only critique was that they couldn't be made fast enough!

Thank you to Vladimir, Nicholai and the rest of the talented staff for creating a very memorable evening!

SOSO is Worth a Mention...

2008-02-18T10:08:00.000-08:00

Betsey Sook is the author of a blog called Bliv Smuk - alt om skønhed. So Sophisticated got a mention. Lately whenever she comes across something that she thinks "Wow, that's cool" it most often comes from New York and more specifically Brooklyn!

What's that got to do with the SOSO group?

"Hver gang, jeg faldt over noget fedt (altså ikke en stol lavet af gamle plasticflasker), men noget, der var lækkert design, selv om det var genbrug… ja, det kom såmænd fra Brooklyn... Lige en sidste krølle på New York historien kommer i dag d. 18. februar, hvor jeg har søgt optagelse i en club, der hedder So Sophisticated - og ja, arrangøren er også fra Brooklyn."

Check it out on www.Blivsmuk.worldpress.com Hvad sker der med New York? Feb. 17 2008

Front Page of Politiken's iBYEN

2008-02-13T06:41:00.001-08:00

Maria Fazzingo holder cocktailparty i aften,- Foto: Simon Hoff Kunze

Facebooks cocktail-gruppe inviterer til fest i aften
Facebookgruppe inviterer til sofistikerede cocktailfester en gang om måneden. Næste gang i aften på Ourbar i Pisserenden.

Af Kirstin Stefansdottir Egekvist

Sofistikerede københavnere kan nu mødes månedligt over sofistikerede cocktails. Den amerikanske tilflytter Maria Fazzingo har efter tre år i Danmark taget initiativ til en månedlig cocktailbar.

Oprindeligt kom ideen, fordi hun ville se mere til vennerne. Men nu inviteres resten af København også med.

»Jeg var træt af, at jeg ikke så mine venner jævnligt og tænkte over, hvordan jeg kunne komme til at se dem oftere«, forklarer den 38-årige fotograf.

»Min egen lejlighed er for lille til, at vi alle kunne være dér og hygge os sammen, og restaurantture ville blive for besværligt med regninger og præcise mødetider«, fortæller hun.

Et månedligt cocktailparty på en ugedag blev derfor løsningen, og gennem facebookgruppen SOSO - eller So Sofisticated - inviteres samtlige medlemmer nu til begivenhederne.

Udansk mingling
Første arrangement var 22. januar på den hjemligt indrettede cocktailbar Ruby, og her mødte omkring 100 forventningsfulde cocktailelskere op.

»Det gik over al forventning«, jubler Maria Fazzingo, der ikke mener, hun kunne have stablet arrangementet på benene uden Facebook.

Her startede hun i december facebookgruppen ved at invitere sine venner, som hun opfordrede til at invitere deres venner.

Gruppen er åben for alle og har nu 460 medlemmer.

»Jeg kender ikke 100 mennesker personligt, så det var fantastisk at se så mange til SOSO´s første cocktailparty. Folk hilste på hinanden og snakkede på kryds og tværs«, fortæller Maria Fazzingo.

Hun glædede sig især over danskernes åbenhed til arrangementet.

»Det er ikke så dansk, det dér med at gå rundt og introducere sig selv og networke med mennesker, der er helt forskellige fra én selv«, mener Fazzingo.

Til hvert arrangement serveres en særlig cocktail.

På Ruby bød bartenderne på en specialmixet variation af drinken Aviation.

Næste SOSO arrangement er 13. februar på Ourbar i Studiestræde.

Tonight at OUR BAR

2008-02-13T00:54:00.001-08:00

We are looking forward to tonight's So Sophisticated event at OUR BAR.

Two hundred people are on the guest list. Thanks to the Politiken publicity, that's twice as many from last time at RUBY as well as over 450 members now for the facebook group SOSO.

So this month’s So Sophisticated event will be twice as big with a whole lot more Funky and Fun in the mix!

Here's what we have to look forward to…

The beautiful DJ Nicoline spinning her broad range of soft sultry lounge beats to set the evening’s tone to sweltering, sexy groovy…

OUR BAR’s featured love potion “OUR Funny Valentine” at a price special of kr. 70… sure to get your sociability juices flowing!

Night life Photographer: Simon Hoff Kunze capturing the SOSO intimate moments of So Sophisticated’s dynamic, beautiful and fun crowd as they socialize, network and flirt while making new friends.

Some mystery press dying to write about how fabulous we are :-P

OUR BAR’s staff and space which is welcoming, stylish, cozy, international and a little bit funky.

Your smiling hostesses: Maria Fazzingo (AKA: Blondacious) and Sexy Alexandra Nilsson the style queen.

But most of all it’s the attendees of So Sophisticated that we mainly look forward to! So bring your smiling faces, warm charms, open attitudes and be SOSO ready to meet some wonderful new people.

This month’s featured cocktail that has been designed and crafted by OUR BAR especially for SOSO is appropriately named considering the season, “OUR Funny Valentine”. Fresh raspberries are muddled and mixed with a trilogy of Smirnoff Black Copper Distilled Premium Vodka (so enjoyed by Russia's aristocracy and Tzars) Monin French Raspberry Liqueur and a hint of Frangelico, the Italian wild hazelnut Liqueur. The cocktail is then topped off with passion fruit juice, cranberry juice and a delicate rose petal garnish.

Sounds like a love potion to me…

Good service appreciates good tips

Please respect the dress code: Sultry in Black

OUR BAR Studiestræde 7
Wednesday, February 13th
The evening starts at 17.00 or fashionably late.

Cheers!
Maria

OUR BAR Wednesday, February 13th

2008-01-31T16:56:00.000-08:00

After the huge success of our first So Sophisticated event at RUBY, we are doing it again! OUR BAR will be hosting us in February and I just can't wait!

OUR BAR’s ambition is simply to be the cities best cocktail bar. The drinks here are created by some of the most talented friendly bartenders, that you can have a conversation with…with ease. OUR BAR is a friendly place which opens it’s arms to a mixed crowd, perfect for hosting SOSO’s members for So Sophisticated.

The atmosphere of OUR BAR is “Hygge” with it’s soft lighting and comfortable couches. The interior is decorated with warm colors, high bar stools and tables in dark wood, brown leather chairs, comfortable nooks and corners with candlelight and flowers. The whole place gives off a warm and welcoming vibe conducive to intimate conversation.

OUR BAR is not at all snobbish except when it comes to their cocktails! Their goal is to lift the cocktail culture up. Think Gastronomy of cocktails. The cocktails are mixed with artistry and craft making the drinks absolutely amazing! OUR BAR’s cocktail menu is seasonal, offering the time of year’s best ingredients of fresh fruits and a healthy dose of spirits guaranteeing quality. Just about everything on their menu is unique and off the beaten path. The SOSO special cocktail offering for February’s So Sophisticated is sure to be over the top!

Please RSVP on the facebook event "So Sophisticated"
Bring all of your fabulousness and most cocktail appreciating sophisticated friends.

Dress code: SULTRY in BLACK

Politiken's iBYEN article

2008-01-25T18:18:00.000-08:00

January 25th Politiken posted an article about "So sophisticated" on their website iBYEN. It was quite the surprise considering I wasn't expecting such a great turn out and success. I am still receiving an overwhelming response of people's positive feedback, new members of SOSO and RSVPs for the next event at OUR BAR for February 13th. Thanks again to everyone that attended and made it the wonderful evening it was.

Den amerikanske fotograf Maria Fazzingo (tv) står bag facebookgruppen So Sofisticated. Her ses hun til gruppens første cocktailparty på Ruby - Foto: Simon Hoff Kunze

Amerikaner skaber danske Facebook-fester
Facebookgruppe inviterer til sofistikerede cocktailfester en gang om måneden.

Af Kirstin Stefansdottir Egekvist

Sofistikerede københavnere kan nu mødes månedligt over sofistikerede cocktails. Den amerikanske tilflytter Maria Fazzingo har efter tre år i Danmark taget initiativ til en månedlig cocktailbar.

Oprindeligt kom ideen, fordi hun ville se mere til vennerne. Men nu inviteres resten af København også med.

"Jeg var træt af, at jeg ikke så mine venner jævnligt og tænkte over, hvordan jeg kunne komme til at se dem oftere", forklarer den 38-årige fotograf.

»Min egen lejlighed er for lille til, at vi alle kunne være dér og hygge os sammen, og restaurantture ville blive for besværligt med regninger og præcise mødetider«, fortæller hun.

Et månedligt cocktailparty på en ugedag blev derfor løsningen, og gennem facebookgruppen SOSO - eller So Sofisticated - inviteres samtlige medlemmer nu til begivenhederne.

Udansk mingling
Første arrangement var 22. januar på den hjemligt indrettede cocktailbar Ruby, og her mødte omkring 100 forventningsfulde cocktailelskere op.

"Det gik over al forventning", jubler Maria Fazzingo, der ikke mener, hun kunne have stablet arrangementet på benene uden Facebook.

Her startede hun i december facebookgruppen ved at invitere sine venner, som hun opfordrede til at invitere deres venner.

Gruppen er åben for alle og har nu 116 medlemmer.

»Jeg kender ikke 100 mennesker personligt, så det var fantastisk at se så mange til SOSO´s første cocktailparty. Folk hilste på hinanden og snakkede på kryds og tværs«, fortæller Maria Fazzingo.

Hun glædede sig især over danskernes åbenhed til arrangementet.

»Det er ikke så dansk, det dér med at gå rundt og introducere sig selv og networke med mennesker, der er helt forskellige fra én selv«, mener Fazzingo.

Til hvert arrangement serveres en særlig cocktail.

På Ruby bød bartenderne på en specialmixet variation af drinken Aviation.

Næste SOSO arrangement bliver 13. februar på Ourbar i Studiestræde.
Titel So Sofisticated

Sted Ourbar
Adresse:
Studiestræde 7, 1455 København K
Dato13. februar 2008

EntréDu skal skrive dig på gæstelisten via Facebook

Fakta om SoSo
SoSo - eller So Sofisticated - er en facebookgruppe, der er åben for alle.

Gruppens formål er at invitere medlemmerne til månedlige cocktailpartys forskellige steder i byen.

Første gang var 22. januar på Ruby og næste fest bliver 13. februar på Ourbar. Foreløbig har gruppen 116 medlemmer.

SOSO at RUBY

2008-01-24T02:49:00.000-08:00

The first event for "So Sophisticated" was a HUGE success! A Hundred people showed up throughout the night to socialize and sip on cocktails. The special cocktail "SoSo Aviation" was a hit and so was the crowd... so open and fun. Everyone was smiling, mingling, flirting and networking. Thank you to everyone that attended! RUBY could not have been a better choice for the first event. The staff was incredible and friendly. They give great service with a smile and helped make the evening as fabulous as it was. Can't wait to do it again!

The next event is set for Wednesday, February 13th at OUR BAR. It's much bigger than RUBY and so I'm hoping for an even better turn out and yet another great featured cocktail. OUR BAR has two separate areas and lots of cozy nooks and corners to socialize in.

SOSO AVIATION

2008-01-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

Dear Cocktail Lovers,

We promised you a little surprise for January 22nd at RUBY and here it is: a special cocktail at a special price.

Every truly classic cocktail is a study in exquisite simplicity, both in recipe and presentation. The AVIATION is the prince of all cocktails and has no modern equivalent… until now! RUBY has taken it to the next level.

The owners and their talented bar staff have designed a special cocktail just for SO SOPHISTICATED and it’s nothing short of spectacular! It has equal parts quality and simplicity, with a dash of controversy! It’s a champagne cocktail appropriately named SOSO AVIATION, a twist if you will on the classic AVIATION.

This special cocktail SOSO AVIATION can be obtained for one night only at RUBY, an establishment where the vanishing art of mixology is still pursued with zeal, if not fanaticism. SOSO AVIATION is a modern take on a timeless classic: The Aviation, which they’ve jazzed up with Champagne…

It’s a Champagne Cocktail with Plymouth gin, Maraschino liqueur, sugar syrup, and a wee bit of lemon juice. All in all a dry, sophisticated cocktail – a bit boozy but wonderfully moreish (so good that you want more!) This is an incredibly elegant drink and If you think you don’t like gin, this cocktail will change your mind! You will love the subtle cherry flavor the Maraschino provides, and the way the flavors balance to create such a crisp, enjoyable drink. A wonderfully subtle balance of sweet and sour, with the floral notes of the gin and Maraschino working together sublimely.

Despite only containing a few ingredients, it has a very complex, yet very balanced flavor, however it's the maraschino that makes this cocktail stand tall. Maraschino is a liqueur that gains its flavor from Dalmation Marasca cherries. During production the whole cherry, including the pits, seeds and stems, is used which lends an almost almond like taste to the spirit. It has a fresh, slightly dry, bittersweet, peppery nuttiness taste to it which is very different from regular cherry liqueurs, and somewhat hard to describe... Ask for it by name!

SOSO AVIATION kr. 79
Regular Ruby Champagne Cocktail price kr. 99 ENJOY!

SOSO

2008-01-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

It was just a couple of weeks ago I started inviting a few friends to "So Sophisticated" and started the group SOSO on facebook. Friends have started inviting friends which is what it's all about. Now the word is spreading and there is over 70 people on the RSVP and over 55 people that "maybe" are going to join. Which makes for a nice group of people for the venue that comfortably holds up to 50 people for a cozy intimate evening and up to 80 people full capacity.

I have gotten a lot of positive feedback. Seems Copenhagen NEEDS something like this! There is now over 75 members and growing of the facebook group SOSO which will keep people informed of the future fabulous events and information.

I can't wait to meet and greet my friend's friends and their friends over splendid cocktails in a great bar! The owners of RUBY are super wonderful and sweet people who are really looking forward to the event as well.

Thank you in advance to everyone who will attend and thanks for taking an interest and initiative. Without you this would not be possible!

Cheers!
Blondacious

"So Sophisticated" will take place January 22nd at RUBY 5:00 PM

SoSo at RUBY

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SoSo or "So Sophisticated" is a monthly cocktail social club starting in January 2008.

We got the place and the date! The rest is up to friends to help make it a success.

The idea was created out of frustration and trying to find a solution to the following:

-Needing something fun and fabulous to do
-Not seeing friends on a regular basis
-Inability to coordinate schedules
-Not knowing where to go out on the town
-Not getting good service when out
-Finding places that serve amazing drinks consistently
-Not being able to entertain a large group of people in our tiny Copenhagen apartments
-Needing a social outlet that fits a mixed peer group
-Having a great network
-Having a fun social gathering to look forward to on a regular basis
-Motivation to try new swanky bars and lounges
-Not going out because no one is around or available to go out with
-Not wanting to wait in a line in front of a door blocked by a bouncer
-Wanting to feel welcome, get good service and quality drinks from venues

No more excuses! Once a month "So Sophisticated" will meet out at a different sophisticated hot spot each time. So.. meet, get acquainted, expand your social circle, socialize, network and hook up over delicious cocktails with your most sophisticated friends and their friends.

Have fun, dress the part and invite your most sophisticated cocktail appreciating friends!

The first event is set to take place on January 22nd at RUBY 5:00 - 11:00 PM

RUBY

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"Effortless and relaxed yet stylish and dynamic is how we like it"

We are honored to have RUBY host our first event! They are masters at mixology and superb service in a bar that feels like someone's beautiful old luxurious apartment with a homey atmosphere.. like visiting friends. Check them out at www.rby.dk

Bring all of your fabulousness and most sophisticated cocktail appreciating friends.

The first "So Sophisticated" event for 2008 takes place at RUBY on January 22nd from 5:00 to 11:00 PM.

RSVP a must. Please mail how many friends you are bringing.

Dress code: Sexy in Black