It’s Happy Hour Somewhere
This holiday season, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is offering cocktail aficionados a variety of festive and delicious concoctions perfect for every occasion. From caffeinated cocktails created by baristas around the world to a Swarovski cocktail that gives back to your charity of choice, there are many reasons to celebrate the holidays at Le Méridien!
Fall is officially upon us – with winter a close step behind, judging by the fridge mornings we’ve been having here in New York. What better way to fend off the crystals hanging in the air than to sip a warm red out of crystal goblets? No need to wait for your next dinner party (though that would also be a marvelous opportunity to break out the crystal), and no need to break the bank if you’ve yet to acquire your own set of crystal ware! Villeroy and Boch’s Miss Desiree Drinkware collection is designed for every day use – sturdy, strong, and elegant – adding a little luxury to each toast. Here’s to fall, and to surviving the impending winter with some sparkle!
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Filmed at some of the hottest nightclubs in Vegas including Marquee at The Cosmopolitan and PURE at Caesars Palace, “America’s Bartender” premiered on October 24 with episodes 1 and 2 across all platforms of the CNE digital network, including the official GQ video site and YouTube channel, as well as through syndicated partnerships. The new series will include 10 bonus “how-to” tutorials featuring the competing experts on concocting classic gin cocktails at home.
If you’re hosting a fun Halloween party or just looking to channel your inner mixologist, we have a few cocktails that will surely get you in the Halloween spirit. Did you know Kahlua has a delicious new flavor, appropriately called Pumpkin Spice. We enjoyed this new flavor ice cold and served in a shot glass. Malibu Black is also a favorite, with 70 proof amber rum a a hint of coconut, this is sure to put your guests in a good mood. Imagine all the fun you can have by adding a flavor to create some awesome cocktails. Let’s begin shall we:
Cocktail enthusiasts like ourselves gathered at Highline Stages to have a Parisian style party, hosted by Cointreau, Vogue and Elettra Wiedemann.
For the second year in a row, brewmasters descended on the fabulous Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut for Brewfest. The sold out two day festival showcased only the very best in beers. For only $25 guests enjoyed four full hours of access to an unlimited supply of brew. With complimentary tasting glass in hand participants wandered the many stalls in search of the next great beverage. The Convention Center And Uncas Ballroom quickly filled up after the VIP hour withe beer lovers vying for a good line position to taste the various wares.
Since Labor Day is upon us we thought we would share with you a few cocktails choice from one of the newest and hottest drinks on the shelves right now. It’s called SMOKE Liqueur, a vodka-based liqueur infused with moscato, tropical coconut and pineapple. The liqueur is perfect for a romantic night with a loved one or if you’re planning on firing up the grill for an old fashion BBQ or just looking to unwind after a long day of work. Whatever the occasion is, Smoke will have you feeling refreshed, revived, and alive. Check out some of these delicious specialty cocktails and let us know what you think.
Strawberry Fizz
3 oz SMOKE
Add Strawberry puree
Splash of Soda
Drop of lemon juice
Summer seems like it is ending too early but before it does, it’s time to enjoy a Strawberry Fizz. Just add refreshing strawberry puree, a drop of lemon juice, and a quick splash of soda to create a signature SMOKE cocktail. You’ll be in the perfect mood to enjoy this long holiday weekend.
Fiery Tequila Twist
4 oz. SMOKE Liqueur
2 oz. Avion Silver Tequila
1 oz. Vida Mezcal
Ready for your final summer hoorah? Free that fun wild spirit (that we all know exists) with a Fiery Tequila Twist. What would go better with SMOKE’s tropical blend than a hint of tequila topped with Vida Mezcal ? It’s a tasty infamous mix that is sure to have you forgetting the summer is coming to an end.
Dear Summer
4 oz SMOKE Liqueur shot
2 oz grapefruit juice
Garnish with a peach wedge
Energize your night with a Dear Summer – it’s sure to refresh you with the nostalgic rush from your pool diving board. To prepare, pour 4 oz. of SMOKE Liqueur and 2 oz. of grapefruit juice into a cocktail shaker, shake well, pour over ice and garnish with a peach wedge. Just make sure to share — this drink will liven up any party.
Always Remember to Drink Responsibly!
Governor’s Island was the place to be this weekend for the 8th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party. It was like traveling back in time as the historic island was transformed into a 1920s wonderland with decadent decor, vintage cars, classic jazz music, and of course thousands of free-spirited flappers and well-dressed gents.
French liquor, St. Germain even got in on the fun by showing off their vintage Citroen truck and by having the uber talented and mixology maven Lynnette Marrero create signature specialty cocktails for the festive occasion. We started with classic St. Germain Cocktail which we found to be quite refreshing. It’s an easy breezy type of cocktail that would be the perfect start to your evening.