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Meet Us in Manhattan

April 11, 2013 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

With Friday on the horizon, we can’t help but daydream about mid-morning lattes, leisurely walks through the park or a weekend getaway to, say, New York City. It is the weekend, after all. Anything’s possible. Especially since this week’s Secret Snique hotel is located in the Big Apple itself. Though we can’t announce the hotel name until tomorrow, we can assure you that it’s fabulous. If you can’t make it to Manhattan this weekend, you can still celebrate with a classic Manhattan cocktail. It’s traditionally made with whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters, but we love this elderflower variation. Cheers, fellow travelers!

Photo courtesy of Cheri Loughlin

Sainted Manhattan

3 oz. Eagle Rare bourbon

3/4 oz. St. Germain

3/4 oz. Noilly Prat dry vermouth

Dash Angostura bitters

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Enjoy!

Category: Wine & Dine / Tags: cocktail, drink, hotel, manhattan, New York, New York City, secret snique, SniqueAway, travel

Cocktails that Sparkle

February 25, 2013 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

On the heels of last night’s toast-worthy event—and since Le Sun Chine in Shanghai has its very own Champagne Bar—we’re craving something bubbly. With that in mind, we gathered a few of our favorite ways to make Champagne truly sparkle.

Photos courtesy of MarthaStewart.com, Esquire.com and Epicurious.com

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Lavender Champagne: The name says it all. And, really, what more could you ask for?

Champagne Cocktail: This classic drink is made with just a sugar cube, bitters, Champagne and a lemon twist. To mix it up just a little, try it with a brown sugar cube.

Platinum Sparkle: Vodka, Lillet blanc, maraschino liquer, lemon and sparkling wine come together to create a cocktail that shines.

Category: Wine & Dine / Tags: Champagne, cocktails, drink, hotel, recipe, SniqueAway

End-of-Summer Cocktail: The Spicy Secreto

September 3, 2012 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

Contrary to popular belief (and, well, Florence Welch), the dog days are not over. Before we trade in our beachwear for booties, we’re going to celebrate the lingering summer weather with an equally sizzling cocktail: the Spicy Secreto.

Hotel St. Francis, Spicy Secreto Cocktail

Photo courtesy of Liquid Living Magazine

Hotel St. Francis in historic Santa Fe, New Mexico, mixes up the award-winning cocktail using jalapeños and Brazilian rum. Here’s the recipe:

Shake up:

-1 1/2 oz. Cabana Cachaça

-3/4 oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

-2 oz. fresh sour mix (2 parts simple syrup, 2 parts lemon juice, 1 part lime juice)

Pour over ice and garnish with:

-2 slices cucumber

-1 slice jalapeño (seeds removed)

-New Mexican red chile rim

If your palate can handle the punch (we promise it’s worth it), why not let the creator of the drink—Hotel St. Francis’ Daniel Gonzales—whip one up for you in person?