The new art of entertaining: when design and alcohol-free mixology reshape our convivial moments
It’s past 7 PM. The late afternoon light gently glides over the surfaces of a meticulously arranged living room. A sofa with inviting curves beckons, while a marble coffee table holds a few glasses already prepared to be served. Conversations begin to enliven. In the glasses, ice clinks softly.
This moment, familiar yet always unique, has a simple name: the aperitif.
But today, this ritual so deeply rooted in European, and particularly French, culture is undergoing a silent transformation. Codes are evolving, expectations are changing, and a new generation is redefining the way we entertain at home.
Entertaining is no longer just a matter of hospitality. It has become a true art of living.
We curate the atmosphere, compose a setting, imagine an experience. Every detail counts: the light, the materials, the music… and of course, what is served in the glasses.
In this contemporary redefinition of the pleasure of entertaining, two worlds naturally converge: that of alcohol-free cocktails embodied by JNPR and that of timeless design carried by NV GALLERY.
The encounter between JNPR and NV Gallery naturally fits into a contemporary lifestyle vision.
- On one side, alcohol-free cocktails that redefine the codes of conviviality.
- On the other, designer interiors that stage everyday moments.
A cocktail also exists through the glass that holds it, the table it sits on, the sofa around which people gather.
Design structures space. Cocktails structure the moment.
Founded in Paris, NV GALLERY has established itself in a few years as a benchmark for accessible contemporary design. Its universe draws inspiration from fashion, architecture, and major international decorative trends.
Each piece is conceived as an element of a broader composition: the living space. Furniture is not just functional. It becomes an atmosphere vector. A sofa can transform a room. A coffee table can become the center of a shared moment.
Discover our 2 recipes designed to enhance the NV Gallery atmosphere
Prepare the coffee and let it cool. In a short drink filled with ice cubes, pour JNPR No. 1, the vanilla syrup, and the cooled coffee. Finally, pour in the almond cream. Add a few coffee beans for garnish.
In a glass filled with ice cubes, pour JNPR N°1, the syrup, and the orange juice. Stir gently with a bar spoon. Garnish with angel hair chili peppers and enjoy chilled.
