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distinctive social experience beckons guests this September as Delano Las
Vegas, The Strip’s newest hotel, unveils the inspired cocktail program at its
eclectic lobby lounge, Franklin.
The
luxury hotel's centerpiece for socializing, sipping and sampling, Franklin will
offer an ever-evolving atmosphere that appeals to all senses. The intimate and
sophisticated environment will incorporate gold lighting, hues of deep blue and
bronze, and statement navy sheers that drape from ceiling to floor and shimmer
with sparkling lights reminiscent of fireflies at dusk. Elevating the energy of
the lobby, Franklin will buzz with live entertainment, including dynamic
performances and beats from the hottest up-and-coming DJs.
Rare,
premium liquors will highlight the cocktail-centric drink menu and provide
unique backbar offerings, with one-of-a-kind spirits including a custom Glen
Moray scotch, a Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon and Delano’s
hand-selected Black Barrel Mt. Gay rum. An intricate barrel aging program will
infuse a creative selection of draught cocktails with layers of complex flavors,
utilizing custom oak barrels stored in house. With more than two dozen craft
beers by the bottle and a selection of wines-by-the-glass that is exclusive to
Franklin, the beverage menu will provide an array of options to suit any taste.
Alongside
libations, guests will enjoy a selection of whimsical small bites and
appetizers such as Grilled Flatbread Cambozola with caramelized pears and
walnuts; selections of charcuterie and cheeses; and unique offerings including
sea-salted Pommes Frites with Smoked Pepper Ketchup; and Fried Pig Ears served
with togarashi, lime and black garlic-yuzo aioli.
A
cocktail aficionado's enclave, Franklin will be anchored by a curated craft bar
program that upholds the art of the cocktail through the execution of perfectly
balanced drinks. Abounding with thoughtful touches, Franklin's menu of
classically inspired and signature creations is designed to be defiantly
different.
· Start Conversations. Highlighted by
creative cocktail names that allude to hidden meanings, tongue-in-cheek
monikers and historical references, Franklin’s menu inspires curiosity and
invites conversation.
o History buffs will delight in The New Deal,
a cocktail named for the signature achievement of the lounge's presidential
namesake. This innovative cognac-based drink features D’Usse Cognac, Licor 43,
fresh lemon juice and orgeat syrup and is sweetened by emulsified Bonne Maman
Plum Mirabelle marmalade.
o Mr. Hyde, combining hand-selected Oxley
Gin, St. Germain, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon juice and kaffir leaves,
provokes debate: was the drink named for the classic novel by Robert Louis
Stevenson, or for Hyde Park, the site of FDR's Springwood estate?
o Cocktail culture enthusiasts who sip the
1944 Classic Mai Tai may catch the nod to Trader Vic’s, the Oakland, California
bar where the Mai Tai was concocted in the eponymous year.
· Seduce the Senses. Franklin’s
libations offer a sensory experience appealing to more than just taste – from
drinks whose scent is as delicious as the flavor, to added visual elements such
as the array of uncommon, vintage-inspired cocktail glasses, the menu is a
feast for the senses.
o The Jefferson Library, a beer cocktail
served in a tall and slender glass, produces a unique chemical reaction when
Innis + Gunn Porter, a dark barrel-aged Scottish ale, reacts with lemon juice,
maple syrup and pink angostura, creating ribbons of effervescence as the drink
fizzes and cascades down the sides.
o With a color reminiscent of the beautiful
yet fleeting soft-pink hue the sky takes at dawn, the South Beach Sunrise pays
homage to the iconic Delano South Beach and is balanced with Absolut Elyx
Vodka, Campari, honey syrup and fresh lemon, offering a lingering flavor
profile with the addition of egg whites.
o The Mojito Cubano elevates the simplicity
of the classic mojito’s fresh lime, mint and sugar with the fragrant nose of
Cana Brava Rum. Featuring strong notes of vanilla, coconut and honey, Cana
Brava’s delicious scent derives from the mineral-rich soils that produce
Herrera, Panama’s indigenous sugarcane, while the rum’s ultra-smooth finish is
the craftsmanship of Master Distiller and Cuban emigrant Don Poncho.
· Standout Through Spirits. Franklin's
cocktails incorporate a variety of rare liquors and reserves with unique
stories all their own.
o The perfectly balanced Delano Daiquiri
incorporates Bacardi 1909 Heritage Rum, a limited-edition spirit that pays
tribute to Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, the revolutionary distiller who founded
the Bacardi brand and redefined rum in Cuba more than 150 years ago. Showcasing
the original alcohol proof at 89 percent, this smooth rum has a high ratio of
Aguardiente Redestillado, the Bacardi brand's proprietary components.
o The Basil Paloma, a refreshingly classic
drink recipe featuring fresh lime juice, basil and Jarritos grapefruit soda,
features Siet Leguas Blanco Tequilla. The Siet Leguas Distillery in Mexico
distills its own tequila to this day, using the ancient "de tajona"
process of grounding the agave with a stone wheel pulled by mules."
o The SNM also incorporates a unique liquor –
a Mt. Gay hand-selected Black Barrel Rum, chosen by Delano’s mixology team at
the Barbadian distillery and available exclusively at Franklin. The custom rum
is the highlight of SNM, alongside Marie Brizard White Creme de Cacao, Fresh
Lime Juice and Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon syrup.
In
collaboration between MGM Resorts International and Morgans Hotel Group, the
luxury all-suite Delano Las Vegas will fuse South Beach chic with the vibrant
energy of the Las Vegas Strip when it comes to life September 1.
About
Delano Las Vegas
Opening
September 1, 2014, Delano Las Vegas will offer a new all-suite, smoke-free
luxury hotel experience located steps away from Mandalay Bay. Featuring a
unique sand-meets-water design, Delano will blend signature elements of Delano
South Beach with the distinct energy only found on the Las Vegas Strip. The
hotel will offer dynamic social spaces such as Franklin, an eclectic lounge;
3940 Coffee + Tea; and Della’s Kitchen, where “historic farmhouse meets urban
kitchen.” BATHHOUSE Spa will infuse the soothing elements of locally sourced
ingredients, drawing inspiration from Morgans Hotel Group’s collection of
hotels around the world as well as Delano Las Vegas’ desert locale. Delano Las
Vegas is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).
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