• “You are the hardest working person I know! Thank you for each and every detail you attended to and for doing a magnificent job.”
    Stacy and Peter Thomas
    "Amy Petrovsky, is the amazing force behind Sensational Events, who executed our sons Bar Mitzvah weekend magnificently. Every detail was meticulously attended to for the entire weekend. Amy was there for us every step of the way and made sure that everything went smoothly. On the weekend of our event, it was a pleasure that we could actually enjoy our guests and not worry about anything. We knew that Amy was in total control and would make sure that all the details were in perfect order. During our destination event, she not only took care of our needs prior and during, but made sure every guest knew that she was available for them. It's difficult to put in words our feelings because we have transcended from a working relationship to a very special friendship. To an outstanding job done which has left us with unbelievable memories!"
    Nazanine and Babak Sarrafzadeh
    "Sensational Events is the best!! Amy helped me with every stage of planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah. Amy is extremely organized and I relied on her for everything. She has wonderful service providers that make the event truly remarkable! In addition to making what could be a painful process fun (as I also really loved getting to know Amy), I was able to enjoy the day of my event. I knew that Amy had everything under control and I relaxed and appreciated the service and had a blast at the party! Thank you Amy!"
    Ilene and Peter Slate
    "Amy and Sensational Events will get the job done and enable you to accomplish your objectives whatever they might be. There is no job too big or too small, from setting your theme and its creative execution to taking care of every last detail. Beyond their professionalism, I support Sensational Events because of their sincere commitment to community causes that are also very important to me.”
    Denise D. Resnik, DRA Strategic Communications
    "Amy planned our two sons Bar Mitzvah, which was an absolute success. We new that in order to enjoy our own function, it would be important to find a person that would be able to pull the event off, without any hitches, from beginning to end. Amy went well out of her way to ensure that we were getting the best value for our money and her attention to detail was presented and executed in a professional manner. The lighting, the food, the ambience, the service, the entertainment, the advance planning; all were exceptional. Her patience, flexibility and round-the-clock availability for all of our last minute changes, ensured that nothing was missed and that was not an easy task!" We will use her services in the future."
    Arlene & Mike Treger
    "My wife's 50th Birthday Celebration wasn't the biggest party Sensational Events has planned, but the stakes were very high. Happily, Amy and Sensational Events lived up to its name in every sense of the word. Amy is fantastic at understanding your vision for the event and then pulling together the details to make it all a reality. Her communication with me was excellent and she was incredibly responsive to questions and requests. I especially liked how she worked with the venue to pull off a magical night for my wife's birthday. I would never have been able to get this done without Amy's experience, patience and attention to detail."
    Bill Salvin
    “Amy made my 50th birthday great, because she did all the work and I had all the fun.”
    Daryl Burton
    "Sensational Events has been such a huge help in creating events and helping Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson make them successful! Amy is very organized and always makes it happen. Whether it's a large event or small you can definitely count on Sensational Events to make your event the best it can be! I couldn't have asked for a better turnout at our event. Thanks again Amy!"
    Phillip McKee, Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson
    "I have worked on several large and unique events with Amy. She coordinated the largest 9/11 commemoration in the Southwest and 2 large motorcycle rides attended by over 500 bikers. Her ability to multi-task and attention to detail is second to none. I have been the emcee for 2 Presidential visits and for some of the largest fundraisers in Arizona. I was amazed at her ability to adapt to each unique situation. The events Sensational Events were handling each came with unique challenges and personalities and Amy was able to address each twist and turn and make for a better outcome. The evidence of her success was that all of the sponsors from the event have already committed to next years event. There is no way I would ever put on an event without her!"
    Mike Broomhead, News Talk 550 KFYI Afternoon Drive Host
    "We all know that event planning is all about details and more details…. It’s like taking a blank canvas and creating a masterpiece truly worthy of the beholder. At Dress The Drink we work with some amazing event planners and AMY PETROVSKY of SENSATIONAL EVENTS is a MASTER at her craft! Gifted, meticulous, organized, creative, enthusiastic, and always diplomatic, Amy brings unwavering support to every one of her clients always working on the client’s needs and budget! She’s simply everything you would ever want or need when mastering any size or type of event. The team at Dress The Drink!"
    Diane Svehlak, President Dress The Drink, Desserts & Foods | Sweetfields
    OUTSTANDING. Amy was the best. Communication was exceptional. She became one of the family for my wife's 40th. Birthday Celebration. I would have Amy handle any other events that I am a part of. GREAT JOB AMY! VERY IMPACT FULL AND MEMORABLE.
    Joe Sposi
    "Memorial Day is sacred to Patriot Guard Riders, Amy kept that sacred to her as she planned our event for Memorial Day. She put her full heart in to getting to know us, in fact she became one of us that day. Few people come in to a group of over 500 "bikers" and fit in like she did. The planning was sharp and she kept everyone involved focused. We make this ride every year with 50-100 riders. This year over 500 riders rode out in honor of our Veterans and our Fallen. The faces of the families at the National Cemetery said it all. We made them a promise to "never forget". 500 riders told them we would NEVER forget. Amy made it happen!! Patriot Guard Riders in Arizona will get the credit, but Amy Petrovsky made it happen."
    Louann Thomas, State Captain of Arizona Patriot Guard Riders
    "After a few months into the 'timeline' we realized how exceptional Amy really was- she presented the most creative ideas imaginable, coupled with the best vendors and artisans in the Valley. Simply, Amy made things happen, always many steps ahead in the process. As a result, our event was “sensational”. I am grateful for the specific instances that Amy went above and beyond her “job criteria” for our family, trusting her with every detail, and continuing to make it run smoothly. I now cherish her as a friend as well! It is way too much fun planning with Amy! Sensational Events will definitely be doing all of our coming small and large events."
    Stacey Roswell
    Amy took excellent care of us for my 60th birthday party. All of the things I was worried about were taken care of by her! She has contacts with the best vendors for everything I needed to make my event unique and special. Moreover, she worked with our budget and still created a spectacular evening for all of our guests. We got glowing comments back for weeks after the party. Amy was there from early afternoon til the last of our guests were gone, the caterers had cleaned up, and all of the party rentals had been removed. Would we use her again? Absolutely!!
    Lecia Scaglione

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  • Guilty Pleasures: Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

    Guilty Pleasures: Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

    1.25 oz Cuervo Silver Tequila
    Fresh Lime Juice
    Simple Syrup
    2 Fresh Cucumber Slices
    5 Leaves Fresh Cilantro
    Jalapenos to taste

    Salt rim of glass. Muddle cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, half ice and lime juice in glass. Add simple syrup, Tequila and rest of ice. And pour back in glass. Garnish with lime or cucumber wheel and straw.

    Recipe courtesy of El Monte Sagrado Hotel in Taos, NM

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  • Embrace is a new Signature Cocktail created exclusively for Sensational Events by Dress The Drink.

    • Collection of Guilty Pleasures

    Red, White, and Blue Shot Recipe

    Published: July 2, 2012


    • ½ oz Grenadine
    • ½ oz Peach Schnapps or Vodka
    • ½ oz Blue Curacao

    Slowly pour each ingredient into a shot glass to create a layered effect. Add them in the order listed above.

    Pecan Pie Martini

    Published: November 20, 2011

    Garnish
    1/2 cup turbinado sugar
    1/2 ounce praline pecan liqueur
    2 pecan halves

    Pour the praline pecan liqueur into a shallow plate. Dip the rims of the martini glasses into the the plate with the pecan liqueur then dip them into the plate with the turbinado sugar. Place one pecan half in each of the martini glasses.

    Martini
    2 ounces Praline pecan liqueur
    1.5 ounces caramel cream liqueur
    1.5 ounces bourbon
    .5 ounce Torani caramel syrup
    1 ounce heavy cream

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add all liquid ingredients into the cocktail shaker, and shake for 20-30 seconds. Pour into prepared martini glasses.

     

    Oprah’s “Legends Lemon Drop Martini”

    Published: June 2011

    Oprah loves martinis—and this is one of her favorites! She served it at the Legends Ball!

    INGREDIENTS
    The juice of 6 lemons
    4 Tbsp. sugar
    6 fresh mint leaves
    4 shots of vodka
    Ice in shaker
    A sugar-rimmed martini glass

    Mix lemon juice, sugar and vodka in a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake well and pour into sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with mint. Serves 2

    Winter Wonderland

    Published: December 29, 2010

    Recipe courtesy of Luxurious Wedding | Dress The Drink

    WINTER WONDERLAND is a Pink Signature Cocktail from Luxurious Wedding | Dress The Drink
    which sparks your senses and warms your heart with frothy, whipped White Godiva Liqueur
    and a hint of raspberry and hazelnut.

    Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Chambord and Frangelico garnished with
    Raspberry Flavor Sugar Swizzle Stick embedded with edible Silver Flakes and 3 Red Raspberry
    and 3 Carat Edible Diamonds resting on the bottom.

    Interested in creating a magical “signature cocktail” experience at your upcoming wedding or event?
    Call or email Sensational Events for more details: 602.696.4646 or events@sensationalevents.com

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    All images and design elements are the copyrighted property of Luxurious Wedding | Dress The Drink. No changes, suggestions or substitution to images recipes or text is permitted.    ™ ©

    Gingerbread Cookie People

    Published: December 20, 2010

    recipe courtesy of the Food Network Magazine

    MIX
    Sift 3 1/2 C flour
    1 tsp baking soda
    1 tsp salt
    1 TBSP ground ginger
    2 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp cloves
    1/4 tsp allspice

    In another bowl, MIX
    6 TBSP melted butter
    1 TBSP melted shortening
    2/3 C light brown sugar
    3/4 C molasses
    Beat in 1 egg with a mixer.
    Beat in the flour mixture in two additions.
    Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic and pat to ½ inch thick.
    Chill 2 hours.

    Preheat oven to 350.
    On a floured surface, roll out each piece of dough to ¼ inch thick, dusting with flour.
    Cut into 3-to-5 inch Gingerbread People and arrange 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Brush off excess flour and chill 15 min.

    BAKE until cookies are golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 min.

    ROYAL ICING
    Sift 2 TBSP meringue powder (found in baking aisle or at craft’s store-Michael’s) and 1 LB confectioner’s sugar into a large bowl. Beat in 6 TBSP water with a mixer until glossy with soft peaks.
    Tint with food coloring, if desired.

    Happy Baking!!!

    Peppermint Candytini

    Published: December 20, 2010

    2 oz of Absolut Peppar vodka
    1 oz of white Creme de Menthe
    1.5 oz of Godiva White Chocolate liqueur
    1 oz of Rumple Minze peppermint liqueur
    2 small peppermint patty candies
    Peppermint twist martini glass rim sugar

    The mix
    Pour the ingredients except the Creme de Menthe into a shaker 3/4 full of cracked ice.
    Shake vigorously for a full minute.
    Rim your martini glasses with peppermint twist sugar
    Strain your elixir into the glasses
    Top each glass with 1/2 of the Creme de Menthe.
    Garnish each glass with a peppermint candy.

    Gingerbread Martini

    Published: December 17, 2010

    1.7 oz belvedere vodka
    .5 oz Navan vanilla cognac
    .5 oz Gingerbread syrup
    4 squeezes of lemon

    Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice shake well and strain into a martini glass
    Glass is rimmed with crushed gingerbread cookies (like salt on a margarita glass)

    White Chocolate Martini

    Published: December 2, 2010

    2 oz Vodka
    1 1/2 oz white Crème de Cacao
    After Eight mint stick or Hershey’s Kiss
    Powdered cocoa for rimming

    Wet the rim of a cocktail glass and dip into cocoa powder. Add ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake then strain into the cocktail glass. Garnish with an After Eight mint stick or Hershey’s Kiss.

    Winter White Cosmopolitan

    Published: December 2, 2010

    1 1/2 oz Stolichnaya Cranberry Vodka
    1/2 oz Cointreau
    1 oz Cranberry Juice
    1 oz Lime Juice

    Combine ingredients over ice in a shaker tin. Shake and strain into chilled martini glass.
    Float 3 or 4 frozen cranberries on top for garnish.

    Happy Chanukah! Potato Latke Recipe

    Published: December 1, 2010

    Recipe by my mother and sister-in-law, Bernice & Sherry Petrovsky
    No measurements required
    A little bit of this, a little bit of that!

    Idaho Potatoes (many depending on your group)
    Eggs
    White Onions
    Flour
    Salt
    Pepper
    Sour Cream
    Apple Sauce

    *Heat up a large skillet and put approx. an inch of oil and bring to a boil.
    *Chopped onions and potatoes so they are small enough to go in the Cuisinart.
    *Mix in Cuisinart the potato and onion and 1 egg and get it to the consistency you like.
    *Pour in a large mixing bowl and add salt and pepper to taste.
    *Repeat the step above until you’ve made enough to feed your guests. (most likely they will be in the kitchen eating them as you make them!)
    *Place in flyer and check underside after 2-3 min
    *Flip and cook other side until nice and crispy
    *Place on cookie sheet lined with paper towels to soak up the oil and salt and pepper to taste.
    *Make sure you have a small bowl of apple sauce and sour cream ready to go!

    Enjoy!!

    Guilty Pleasures “Dreidel-tini”

    Published: December 1, 2010

    3 oz of Gin
    1 Splash of Blue Curacao
    1 Splash of Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
    Blue sugar for rim

    *Rim glass with blue sugar
    *Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass.

    “Pumpkin Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust”

    Published on: November 21, 2010

    Chef: Eddie Matney
    Restaurant: Eddie’s House, EddiesHouseAZ.com

    Ingredients:
    2-1/2 cups ground gingersnaps
    1 cup butter, melted
    1-1/2 cups pumpkin
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/2 tsp. ginger
    1-1/2 lbs. cream cheese
    1/2 Tbsp. vanilla
    1 cup sugar
    4 eggs
    2 Tbsp. sour cream
    1/4 cup half-and-half
    Instructions:
    In a medium-sized bowl, combine butter and gingersnaps. Press mixture into a greased spring form pan. Place pan in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes.

    In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, sour cream and half-and-half. Using an electric mixer, beat mixture until light and fluffy. One at a time, beat eggs into the mixture. Add remaining ingredients; beat until well blended. Pour mixture into the spring form pan until the filling comes 1/4 inch from the top of the pan. Wrap outside of the spring form pan twice with aluminum foil. Place the pan in another pan that has been partially filled with water. Place the cheesecake in the water bath in a 300-degree oven for 1 hour. Remove pan from the oven. Remove spring form pan from the water bath. Let cheesecake cool before removing it from the spring form pan.

    Pumpkin Martini

    Published on: November 21, 2010

    Compliments of: Tommy Georges, manager, RnR Restaurant & Bar
    www.rnrscottsdale.com

    2oz. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka
    1oz. Pumpkin Spice Monin (Monin is a non-alcohol flavoring agent)
    Splash
    1/2 half & half cream.

    Shake all ingredients. Strain into martini glass. Rim glass with cinnamon. It’s awesome!

    MOJITO

    Published on: November 6, 2010

    Supposedly this comes from Jimmy Buffett’s road manager but I cannot verify but it’s delicious!

    tall glass or highball glass
    martini shaker metal
    large pestle or muddler
    fresh mint
    tonic water
    several limes (4 quarters per drink)
    light or clear rum (no dark rum)
    granulated sugar (white)
    ice

    * cut limes in half and in half again
    * you will use five lime wedges for each drink
    * rinse and dry limes and fresh mint
    * add five lime wedges and few sprigs of mint to martini shaker
    * use metal shaker
    * add three tablespoons of sugar
    * crush ingredients with muddler for about 3 minutes
    * add rum– one and half to two ounces of rum. it’s about a three second easy pour
    * add ice cubes
    * cover and shake
    * pour into glass.
    * add small amount of tonic water
    * stir
    * add mint garnish and enjoy