Raising the Bar: Biltmore Shakes Up The Sipping Scene

From classic to exotic to trendy and beyond, cocktail culture is back— and Biltmore is at the forefront of this spirited revival. Whether shaken, stirred or on the rocks, guests indulge in designer martinis at the Cellar Club Bar, cool by the pool with chilled mojitos at Cascade Bar or drink up history with singlemalt whiskeys at the plush Biltmore Bar.

Much like fashion, cocktail trends evolve with the times, and today’s cocktail connoisseurs seek out the very best. “Biltmore guests appreciate superpremium spirits,“ says Yvonne Roberts, Cellar Club Director. “They enjoy top-shelf brands like tripledistilled Patron Platinum tequila, Stoli Elit vodka, 10 Cane Rum and Ron Zacapa, a limited-production, aged rum from Guatemala.”

Contemporary tastes demand fresh, house-made mixes, which are as vital as the quality of the spirits. “Our team got together and brainstormed to create the Fresh & Fabulous menu of all-natural fruit purées, made fresh daily,” says Octavio Gonzalez, Biltmore Bar Supervisor. “A few of our most popular flavors include cucumber, cherry, watermelon, lychee, passion fruit, mango and pear.”

Biltmore’s talented bartenders take pride in their approach to concocting drinks using fresh and exotic ingredients, a dose of creativity and cutting-edge methods to create masterpieces that keep guests coming back for more. Biltmore mojitos are not just mixed, shaken or stirred: they are gently coaxed to deliver an enhanced sensory experience through the technique of muddling fresh mint leaves, releasing the essential oils of the herb. Premium ingredients elevate cocktails to an art form, which is why Biltmore uses only organic agave nectar as a sweetener for its drinks.

A cocktail is more than the sum of its parts, and atmosphere plays a key role in capturing the ideal mood. Biltmore beckons with several alluring venues, each with its own eclectic vibe. Deep-cushioned leather chairs and a club-like ambiance make the classic Biltmore Bar the ideal lounge to unwind at the end of the day. Tropical breezes flow at the alfresco Cascade Bar, located poolside in a colonnadelined logia underneath a cascading waterfall. For a more intimate setting, the plush Cellar Club Bar is a hip, cozy enclave with wood-paneled interior and subdued lighting.

For those with a passion for fashion, Biltmore’s What’s Hip Wednesdays offers a unique “cocktail couture” event featuring models from Neiman Marcus Coral Gables. Yet…why wait for Wednesday to kick off the week? Meet up with fellow cocktail enthusiasts at Biltmore’s Martini Mondays, featuring specialty drinks made with Belvedere, Cîroc and Smirnoff vodkas. Celebrate the revival of cocktail culture, and immerse yourself in good spirits while soaking up the glamour at one of Biltmore’s signature bars.

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