Cocktails and Conversation with the Babas on Cannon team

Edward Crouse and Marie Stitt are no strangers to entertaining. As owners of the popular European-inspired cafe Babas on Cannon in Charleston - which pairs old world charm with Southern hospitality - the couple live, eat and breathe hospitality at work and at home. Back in May, the pair took over Mountain Valley's Instagram for cocktails and a conversation about how they like to entertain guests, even when celebrating might look a little different.

Edward and Marie shared their recipes for a great batched cocktail and a refreshing agua fresca - featuring Mountain Valley - sure to entertain during the holiday season and year-round. 

The Best ‘Quaran-tini’ 

Ingredients: 

• 12fl oz of your favorite dry vermouth (Edward and Marie love Noilly Prat) 
• 12fl oz of your favorite gin or vodka (Edward and Marie love Old Raj Gin and Highwire Vodka)  
• 3 fl oz pf Mountain Valley Spring Water  
• Your favorite garnish (a lemon twist, olive, cocktail onion, etc.) 

Directions: 

• Combine all ingredients, except garnishes, in a decanter or freezer safe bottle 
• Place batched martini and martini glasses in the freezer 
• When you're ready to start drinkin' pour out approximately 3.5oz of martini into a frozen coupe or martini glass and add your favorite garnish 
• Enjoy! 

Watermelon Agua Fresca 

Ingredients: 

• 6 cups Pureed Watermelon 
• 2 cups Mountain Valley Spring Water (still)  
• ¼ cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice 
• ½ cup Raw Sugar Simple Syrup 
• Lime (for garnish) 

 Directions:  

• Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.  
• Refrigerate until cold.  
• Serve over ice with a lime wedge, enjoy!  

For the full conversation with Edward & Marie, check out our IG TV HERE.