Kanon Organic Vodka: Posts tagged SusanMiller

November 21, 2011
Drink to the Elements: 4 Cocktails Inspired by AstrologyZone's Susan Miller
FIRE
One of our favorite challenges is creating organic cocktails for all of our fun events. It takes a lot of research, experimentation, and taste-testing (the best part of the job, clearly). Case in point: for our dinner to celebrate the opening of Chrissie Miller's 143 Ludlow at Pulqueria Friday night, we knew we had to do something special. The new store is already one of our favorite shopping destinations, and let's be honest – there are few families cooler than the Millers.

Since we were so excited to hear that Chrissie's mom, Susan (the guru behind AstrologyZone) would be there to fête her daughter alongside us, we created cocktails based on the elements as an homage to Susan's astrology know-how. The results? Four delicious cocktails perfect for everyone, regardless of your star sign. Be sure to try them out at home; it's pretty much written in the stars that you'll enjoy.

FIRE
2 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1 oz Spicy Watermelon Puree*
1/2 oz agave
1/2 oz lime juice
1/2 oz pulque

Pour all ingredients into a shaker, shake and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with watermelon slice.

*Spicy Watermelon Puree
Blend together:
2 quarts of fresh watermelon
5 epazote leafs
2 wheels of habanero pepper

CONTINUE READING DRINK TO THE ELEMENTS: 4 COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY ASTROLOGYZONE'S SUSAN MILLER.
FÖK: Chrissie Miller
Chrissie Miller isn’t just a DJ, she’s a designer to boot. You can catch her line of downtown cool pieces, SOPHOMORE, at boutiques across the country, and check out her DJ sets at some of the best parties... more
November 21, 2011
FOK Chrissie Miller Opens Up New NYC Store - 143 Ludlow
Chrissie Miller
One of the best parts about New York is that there's always something new and exciting happening. And because we work with an arsenal of such talented friends and FOKs, there's usually plenty of opportunity to raise a glass because of a job well done by someone we love. So it goes without saying that when Chrissie Miller told us about her new venture, a store called 143 Ludlow (located at the same address) and meaning "I love you" in pager code, well, there really wasn't much to say no to. Opened in conjunction with fellow designer Lindsey Thornburg, the Lower East Side spot has all sorts of cool wares from the twosome, and if the opening crowd was any indication of how hot this spot will be (think model Jessica Stam, Cory Kennedy, Drea de Matteo, Charlotte Ronson) - count us in for several visits.

Since we hate cutting a good party short, the guest list from the store opening migrated over to Pulqueria, the newest spot from our friends at Apotheke, for dinner. Amongst the guests: Derek Blasberg, Jenn Brill, Shooter Jennings, and the woman who makes us look forward to the 1st of the month twelve times a year – Chrissie's mom Susan Miller of AstrologyZone. Since our FOKs are like our own family, we wanted to capture the Miller's vibe and created astrology-themed cocktails based on the elements (i.e. fire, water) to accompany a delicious dinner that included assortments of tacos, empanadas and an abundance of guacamole. With cocktails flowing, the dinner turned into a big game of musical chairs with everyone switching seats, trading shop talk, and toasting to 143 Ludlow. Here's a look at the awesome night through photos and be sure to stop by the store for your own dose of Miller cool.

Photos courtesy of BFANYC.com
FÖK: Chrissie Miller
Chrissie Miller isn’t just a DJ, she’s a designer to boot. You can catch her line of downtown cool pieces, SOPHOMORE, at boutiques across the country, and check out her DJ sets at some of the best parties... more
August 17, 2011
Meet the Millers: Chrissie, Diana and Susan Take Over LA
Chrissie Miller
We can't stress it enough – the Millers (that would be designer Chrissie, music blogger Diana, and astrologer-mom Susan of AstrologyZone) may just be the coolest family. Ever. So when all three headed to LA for Chrissie's month-long Arts & Leisure pop-up shop, we knew we had to get in on the action. Diana spent the night at the shop scouting the creative East Coast talent for us, which comes in the form of awesome wares from NY-based designers, jewelers and artists. Here's a peek at Diana's Arts & Leisure experience–she even tapped Mom for a few astrological shopping tips.

Read on for Diana's take:

Put my friends in a room for long enough, and at some point without fail the conversation will lead to one topic. It's the age-old debate that no matter how many hours we spend talking about, never seems to result in a definitive winner: New York vs LA.

Now that I have had the opportunity to experience life on both coasts, I've come to terms with the fact that no matter how much I love LA, there are two things i'll forever miss about New York – the culture and my family.

CONTINUE READING MEET THE MILLERS: CHRISSIE, DIANA AND SUSAN TAKE OVER LA.
FÖK: Diana Miller
Talk about good genes. Daughter to astrologer Susan Miller and sister of fellow FOK Chrissie, Diana Miller has paved her own way in the music scene over the last decade with her blog “I Listen To Everything” and a long-time... more