The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is set to host a remarkable week-long event featuring renowned bar talents from across the globe. This spirited program includes exciting collaborations between the hotel’s celebrated Chandelier Bar and notable honorees from the prestigious 50 Best Bars list, such as BKK Social Club, ARGO, VIRTÙ, Cafe La Trova, and La Cumbancha. Additionally, there will be exclusive pop-ups from The Connaught, Champagne Bar, and Fifty Mils. This initiative underscores the brand’s commitment to beverage excellence, providing a platform for award-winning bars and spirits to exhibit their finest concoctions, thus pushing the boundaries of mixology. Guests will be treated to an extraordinary drinking experience where each cocktail is a masterfully crafted story.
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Chandelier Bar, the heart of the hotel’s beverage program, is acclaimed for its top-tier cocktails, earning accolades from Food & Wine as a Best Hotel Bar and from Esquire for its Martini of the Year. The public events scheduled at Chandelier Bar are as follows:
Exímia Pop-Up
Sunday, July 21, 2024 | 3:00-7:00 pm | Sponsored by Diplomático Rum
Begin the week with the debut of Brazilian bar, Exímia. Co-founded by Márcio Silva, one of Drinks International’s Top 100 Most Influential Figures, and award-winning Chef Manu Buffara, Exímia celebrates Brazilian culture with its lively ambiance, authentic cuisine, and inventive cocktails.
Café La Trova x La Cumbancha After Party
Monday, July 22, 2024 | 9:30 pm – 1:00 am | Sponsored by Truman Vodka
Ranked #24 on the World’s 50 Best Bars list, Cafe La Trova, along with its sister bar La Cumbancha, will bring the vibrant Cuban-American bar scene from Miami to Chandelier Bar. The evening will feature tantalizing cocktails and live performances by Afro-Cuban jazz musician Alexey Marti.
Four Seasons Asia Showcase
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 3:00-7:00 pm | Sponsored by Brown Forman
Experience an exclusive evening featuring Four Seasons’ 50 Best Bars honorees: BKK Social Club (#3 World’s 50 Best Bars; #3 Asia’s 50 Best Bars), VIRTÙ (#20 Asia’s 50 Best Bars), ARGO (#8 Asia’s 50 Best Bars; #34 World’s 50 Best Bars), and Charles H. (#51 Asia’s 50 Best Bars).
Clemente Bar by Eleven Madison Park
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 2:00–6:00 pm | Sponsored by Suntory Spirits and Altamura Distilleries
Get a first look at the new cocktail lounge, Clemente Bar, by the acclaimed Eleven Madison Park, which has been named “the Best in the World.” Set to open this fall, the refined casual cocktail lounge will offer a sneak peek at Chandelier Bar in New Orleans.
A Toast to the Spirited Awards
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 2:00-5:00 pm | Sponsored by Maison Perrier
In celebration of the 2024 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, honorees, including Chandelier Bar, will gather for a special pre-awards toast, accompanied by chill beats from DJ G.
Acknowledging the rising trend of non-alcoholic beverages, the hotel has partnered with Lyre’s to host a week-long Spirit-Free Hospitality lounge on the fifth floor in Chemin à la Mer. This space will be open Sunday, July 21 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, and Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, offering a place to relax, meet, and discuss the growing importance of balance in the beverage industry.
This extraordinary week aims to raise the bar for cocktail culture, gathering some of the industry’s most esteemed figures. The event promises to deliver a sophisticated showcase of creativity and craftsmanship, celebrating the pinnacle of global cocktail innovation. Attendees will witness the epitome of luxury and sophistication in fine beverages, reinforcing Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans as a leader in the world of mixology.
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