Cyndi Gryte is a director of digital marketing and communications who has worked in the fashion, fitness, and tech industries. Her hilarious adventures traveling nationwide and abroad slinging drinks for Coyote Ugly, self-deprecating humor, and love for entertaining have led to a laugh-out-loud debut novel and upcoming cocktail book. For cocktails, mocktails, and more, jump to the blog! Click “HERE’S HOW IT SHOOK OUT” for the best background bits ever.

Here’s how it shook out…