WINTER COCKTAILS SHAKEN & STIRRED AT THE FAIRMONT EL SAN JUAN HOTEL
Beloved Historic Hotel in Puerto Rico invites travelers to belly up to the bar
Jan 21, 2021
Earl Grey Espana 75 was created in Paris in 1915 at The New York Bar Photo Credit Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
The newly restored iconic Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has been presented to be an essential role in the Caribbean travel experience since 1958. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind hand-carved cherry mahogany lobby; an oval-shaped hand-blown chandelier (the third largest of its kind in the world); a towering 300-year-old banyan tree; and its position alongside 12 acres of pristine beach at Isla Verde. Earning its iconic reputation in every sense of the word, the hotel also boasts a storied entertainment legacy with Sammy David Jr., Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Fisher, Carole Channing, and Liza Minelli gracing its stage and delighting guests with weekly performances. With a smooth transition from the past into the present, the property underwent a $65 million renovation in late 2018, awaking new life into the 388-room property, its 11,000 square-foot grand ballroom, four pools, and award-winning restaurants including Caña, Aquarelle, Meat Market, El Bistro and Il Sole. Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is also home to the island’s top nightclub, Brava, the renowned Well & Being Spa, and a breathtaking 3-story fitness center. Adding to the new renovations, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is one of the newest additions to the iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Open to travelers, the hotel welcomes guests with a variety of winter cocktails like the classic Grey España 75 and Chilled Winter Toddy.
Welcoming guests with 4 pools and private cabanas Photo Credit Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel”s Earl Grey España 75
The French 75 is a delightful combination of gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar syrup lengthened with Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. Created in Paris in 1915 at The New York Bar – later the famous Harry”s New York Bar, it is said that Scottish bartender Harry MacElhone took inspiration for the name from the French 75mm light field gun. This portable canon was much seen in the news of the time and was a symbol of hope thanks to its important role in World War I. This cocktail is a modified version of the classic French 75. Fairmont El San Juan”s expert mixologists added a twist on the syrup using creamy floral accents with Lot 35 Earl Grey tea. The build has been modified to balance all flavors in a coupe glass instead of a flute.
Ingredients:
â??1.25oz Creamy Earl Grey syrup
.75 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2.0 oz. Hendricks ginâ??
1.0 oz House Cava
Garnish orange peel.
Method: â??â??Add all ingredients to shaker tin shake and pour over chilled coupe glass; then top with approx. 1.0 oz of House Cava
How to Make Earl Grey Syrup
2 cups of sugar, 2 cups of water, 3 bags of earl grey at 200Ö¯. Steep for 5 minutes.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel”s Chilled Winter Toddy
The toddy as we know it started in British-controlled India. In the 1610s, the Hindi word “taddy” meant, “beverage made from fermented palm sap.” By 1786, taddy was officially written down and defined as a “beverage made of alcoholic liquor with hot water, sugar, and spices.” Fairmont El San Juan”s Toddy is a refreshing, cold version of the classic drink. The build has been modified to have a balanced flavor over ice in a classic rocks glass.
Ingredients
1.50oz Karma honey/Christmas syrup
.75 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2.0 oz. Templeton Rye whiskey
Garnish Cloves on lemon wheel, cinnamon stick.
Method:
â??Add all ingredients to a shaker tin shake and pour over ice.
How to Make Winter Syrup:
â??You will need 2.50 cups waterÖ¯, 2 cups of karma local honey, 3 tablespoons of Christmas blend tea. Steep for 5 minutes.
For more information, visit https://www.fairmont.com/puerto-rico/
Well & Being Spa”s Vinyasa Flow Workout Photo Credit Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
