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Make your own version of our famous Cardamom Cava Sangria

Make your own version of our famous Cardamom Cava Sangria

So it’s a UK bank holiday today, and that means one thing – Family & friends having BBQ’s (no matter the weather)! In honour of it being the peak of summer – we thought we’d share a special secret with you today!

Cardamom have created a few food and drink items over the years which guests always ask us how to make at home. One of these is the enjoyment of our Cardamom Cava Sangria recipe. Ideal for a hot afternoon – refreshing, fruity, ice cold and with the perfect amount of alcohol to relax you into any event, this drink choice is very popular in Ibiza, especially as an event welcome drink. To try our recipe at home, simply follow the following steps:

Prep time: Part day before (15 mins max), 30 mins on the day

Equipment:
Glass jug x2 (or x1 item similar to hold fruit in fridge overnight)
Knife
Chopping board
Fridge space
Stirrer
Wine glasses for serving

Ingredients:
1 apple
1 pear
1 peach
A handful of strawberries
Sugar syrup
Ice (lots!)
30cl Vodka
20cl Dark Rum
25cl Cointreau
Cold fresh orange juice (no bits!)
A cold bottle of Cava (or two!)

How to:

1. Cut up the apple, pear, peach, strawberries, place into jug (or similar) & cover in sugar syrup. Leave overnight to soak in the fridge.

2. Use fresh jug and fill ½ way with ice.

3. Add vodka, rum, cointreau, fruit.

4. Add orange juice until jug ½ full.

5. Add cold cava until full & stir.

6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Now – we tend to make our cava in mass production, meaning the recipe quantities are just a guide. If you feel you want more alcohol, more fruit or to add your own twist – play around with it until it is your very own recipe! Plus one extra top tip for even more enjoyment; put your glasses in the freezer 1 hour before serving, then remove and pour into chilled, frosted glasses!

Contact us today to order our very own cava sangria at your Ibiza event [email protected]. Special thanks to Fernando our Matre Di, for sharing this top secret recipe! 😉

Image by Gypsy Westwood photography.

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Cardamom Corporate

Cardamom Corporate

2016 has been a successful summer of progression for Cardamom so far. Whilst our weddings, private events and catering projects have remained fruitful and something we are incredibly passionate towards, we have also focused on delivering some key projects for our Corporate clients – which is becoming an increased area of focus for professional events happening in Ibiza. In line with this, Belgium born Dirk Aerts joined our team at the start of the summer. Combining his wealth of experience in luxury group travel, business incentive projects and corporate hospitality, Dirk also has an impressive list of incredible corporate event suppliers and specialists on the island – making him the perfect addition to our team.

So far, June and July delivered some interesting corporate projects including an employee incentive project for an international catering business which saw 160 employees travel to Ibiza for three days of incentives at the Palacio de Congresso (Ibiza’s conference hall). This included a cooking show, catering and all transport managed by Cardamom. Following this we partnered with our friends Amplified and Kit & Caboodle to work on an energy drink prize winners event with 30 guests across two weeks, where we delivered a full schedule of on site catering which saw our chef Juan Pi flip Burgers with Ibiza DJ legend Carl Cox! We also supported a luxury boat event for press surrounding this project with our catering as well.

October will see the next corporate project for us, which is an employee incentive project for international travel company. 120 guests will enjoy a fantastic agenda of beach games plus a high end gala ginner – all by team Cardamom.

Our Corporate services include:
Planning of a range of event contents and schedules
Venue sourcing
Entertainment
Accommodation
Transport
Decoration
Equipment hire
Staffing
Food and beverages (breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, dinners plus a full drinks menu – at any venue from 10-500 guests)

For more information on Cardamom’s Corporate services, please contact us today [email protected].

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Something sweet

Something sweet

One of our gorgeous couples wanted something special and sweet this year. We did a vanilla bean lactose free cake topper covered in marshmallows and dripping chocolate (to cut), with a macaroon tower alongside it (raspberry, vanilla and almond flavours), which added some colour and fun to this beautiful wedding.

 

Images by Ana Lui.

Contact us to create your dream cake [email protected]

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Cardamom decoration featured in Boho Weddings

Cardamom decoration featured in Boho Weddings

The wonderful Boho Weddings & Events have featured a styled shoot the talented Ibiza photographer Heike Moellers created last winter, showcasing Ibiza wedding products, including decoration from us. Check out the blog post link below and to see our decoration and equipment hire catalogue to use for your own event, click on the link below! [email protected]

https://www.boho-weddings.com/2016/08/15/a-rustic-eco-friendly-inspiration-shoot-in-ibiza/

https://cardamomevents.com/brochures/decoration.pdf

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Butterfly beauty

Butterfly beauty

This year we created a stunning wedding in a private villa near to Cala Vadella where the bride wanted something beautiful to happen at the end of her ceremony.

With our creative hats on we sourced some butterflies which are ethically kept, to be released on demand and float out into the world, as a symbol of the start of their journey into marriage. More information available from [email protected].

https://cardamomevents.com/ibiza-weddings/

 

 

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A wonderful wedding tale

A wonderful wedding tale

In 2014 we created a three day wedding extravaganza for the gorgeous Sophie And Christian. Two years later, it still sticks in our mind as one of our favourite events to have organised. The talented photographer Jimena Roquero has also recently blogged about the event. Check out the full post here:

http://www.jimenaroquero.com/

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The peak of summer has arrived!

The peak of summer has arrived!

Every year the UK’s BBC Radio One descends on Ibiza in early August for a jam packed weekend of fun and this year is no exception – it’s seen as the weekend to be in Ibiza and we can’t wait to experience it’s 21st year on our beautiful island. Tonight starts with the annual free party hosted by Annie Mac at Ushuaia and follows with Essential mixes and a range of the radio shows being broadcast live from the island and featuring music from some of dance musics most iconic and popular DJs. Although we are crazy busy putting on our own Cardamom events all summer, we do love to show some appreciation for other events happening & try to go to them (especially free ones!) where possible – plus, it attracts a whole host of other brands and celebrities to join! Last night saw Warner Music UK host a yacht party in the middle of the Ibiza Town port which brought guests in golf buggies through the town including Pete Tong, Nick Grimshaw, David Guetta, James Blunt, Monki & Robin Schultz.

FULL BBC RADIO ONE WEEKEND SCHEDULE 2016:

  • Thursday 4 August – Annie Mac live from Radio 1 in Ibiza (7-9pm UK time)
  • Friday 5 August – The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw (6:30-10am UK time)Pete Tong b2b KolschB
    Traits b2b George Fitzgerald
    Annie Mac b2b Heidi
    Toddla T b2b DJ Target
    Danny Howard b2b Mistajam
  • Friday 5 August – Radio 1’s Essential Mix with Carl Cox (11pm-1am UK time)
  • Friday 5 August – Radio 1’s Essential Mix from Paradise (4-6am UK time)
  • Saturday 6 August – Radio 1’s Dance Anthems with Danny Howard (4-7pm UK time)
  • Saturday 6 August – MistaJam live from Radio 1 in Ibiza (7-10pm UK time)

If you’re not on the white isle this weekend, check out all the news on http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1.

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A few from our forest wedding…

A few from our forest wedding…

Here are a few snaps from a forest wedding ceremony we created earlier this year…

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CARDAMOM RECOMMENDS: A new island gem has arrived…

CARDAMOM RECOMMENDS: A new island gem has arrived…

Ibiza in mid summer can often feel chaotic – the island is full, the temperatures are scorching and everyone inhabiting the island for work or pleasure always has a packed agenda, meaning finding somewhere with a feeling a serenity can often be a real challenge. Alas, when a new venture opens which offers a tranquil environment, beautiful decor, a tasty (and different) menu, plus a fully managed children’s area…we get pretty excited.

 

Last night Cardamom visited the new Lamuella Ibiza (previously Aura and Sacca), which is easily accessible off the upgraded San Juan road (travelling towards the north of Ibiza) – and an absolute delight from start to finish. The venue is generously spaced out, has an outdoor/indoor feeling with it’s tented roof and had a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The concept is a “holistic lifestyle experience” combining healthy fusion Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine with art, entertainment and what they call a “unique experience for the soul”. As previous owners of an Asian food venue in Ibiza with a busy lifestyle and family on tow, this concept ran close to our hearts, and we simply can’t wait to go back.

Here is some of what we ate:

Starter: LIVE FAST GAI YOUNG
Rice paper, tofu, herbs, cucumber, glass noodles, crispy rice, avocado & spicy thai sauce

Main: SONOMONO SEABASS MISO
Avocado puree, grilled asparagus, black garlic and nori puree, yuzo, cucumber, wakame

Desert: WHITE CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE
Kaffir lime, cocoa soil, dark chocolate, cherrys, pistacio

Images by JoJo Walker

Lamuella is open for lunch and dinner 11:00-17:00 & 20:00-00:00. Reservations [email protected].
www.lamuella-ibiza.com

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Style Me Pretty!

Style Me Pretty!

One of our weddings was featured in Style Me Pretty yesterday including an interview with our bride Alexandra – here’s the link to check it out:

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2016/07/28/clifftop-ibiza-spain-destination-wedding/

[email protected]

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Birthday ideas

Birthday ideas

Having a birthday celebration in Ibiza is a truly fabulous experience. We help many clients each year create unforgettable birthday experiences including everything from the initial invitation to your guests, through to transport home at the end! Here are some of the different things you can do:

1. Lazy luxe beach day with lunch and drinks

We will oragnise the best area at your favourite beach club, pre book your lunch and drinks, organise any gifts, cake, entertainment and other special bits to ensure you have a true Ibiza afternoon of fun in the sun.

2. Take to the sea in style

Taking a trip to Formentera by private boat is the ultimate birthday luxury thing to do. We have access to the islands best boats for large groups and we will ensure you have lunch booked at one of the best beach clubs, watersports activities available and of course endless drinks to enjoy across the day. The ultimate end to this day is to watch the sunset infront of Es Vedra with your best friends – bliss!

3. A private dinner at your villa

If you are staying in a villa with your friends, an incredible experience is to have Cardamom come and deliver a silver service style plated menu for you and your friends to enjoy. We bring tables, chairs, crockery, glassware, staff, chefs, food, equipment – absolutely everything so you can celebrate at your own location. We can even bring sound equipment, lighting, decoration – the full experience! Ask for our plated menus for private dining experiences.

4. Exclusivity of one of the island most high profile venues

How about having a famous Ibiza venue all to yourself? We can close down a venue and take it over just for you managing the food, drinks, entertainment (we can even create a theme!) and all the special extras to give you an unforgettable evening from start to end.

Contact us today to ask for more information – everything we create is bespoke so we will tailor your birthday especially for you!

[email protected]

www.cardamomevents.com

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Escape the madness!

Escape the madness!

So the population statistics for Ibiza and Formentera are pretty extreme winter to summer. The island host around 100,000 at their lowest point in winter and 400,000 in summer – up to four times the amount of people! Our top hidden beach to escape the madness in the mid summer months is…

Cala Olivera

This unspoilt mini beach is hidden inside the gated community of Roca Llisa. Drive down the rocky road (which has been flattened for better access in 2016) and find a tranquil heaven on beach, rocks and crystal clear pools of water to explore. There is also a wonderful beach shack which serves fresh fish and snacks all day long in summer.

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