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Inspired by grand architectural structures, the new Vario cooling 400 series has been created for those who appreciate aesthetically advanced design. Combining a modular configuration with the smooth lines of seamless integration, these sculptural appliances redefine the landscape of the functional kitchen. The Vario wine climate cabinets 400 series take inspiration from the oak barrels used... View Article

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The prominent Italian winery, Ornellaia, celebrated for its Super Tuscan wines—the movement established in the ‘70s to distinguish winemakers producing innovative fine wines—is also recognized for bridging the gap between wine and fine art, the pinnacle of which is the winery’s Vendemmia d’Artista collaboration. To mark the project’s 10th anniversary this year, Ornellaia commissioned world-renowned... View Article

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Cocktails inspired by Chelsea Flower Show, ME London Violet Crown 50ml Star of Bombay gin 20ml violet liqueur 5ml Cointreau 25ml lemon juice 15ml sugar syrup 1 egg white To create this cocktail, first combine all of the ingredients in a shaker. At ME London, these are dry shaken (without ice) to whip air into... View Article

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This summer, the first champagne house to have been founded, Maison Ruinart, will host a one-bedroom pop-up hotel in Primrose Hill, London. Open for just a limited time in July, the pop-up will see the transformation of a discreet London setting into a creative interpretation of Maison Ruinart that’s been designed in collaboration with creative... View Article

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Cliveden 66 Cocktail, Cliveden House 250ml vodka 125ml champagne 250ml rose liqueur 125ml Grand Marnier 3-4 gold leaves To create this cocktail, simply combine all of the ingredients in a mixing jug then pour the mixture into your individual cocktail glasses, before topping each one up with 125ml of champagne. You can sweeten them by adding... View Article

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As a whisky brand that was first created to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Salute has a long and rich history of commemorating royal occasions, and now the distillery is celebrating the latest royal milestone by launching a special Royal Wedding Edition in honor of Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle. This... View Article

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The Pamplemousse au Poivre at Elixir, San Francisco 2 oz mezcal 1 oz Giffard Pamplemousse Rose (pink grapefruit) liqueur 5 oz Marie Brizard Poivre de Sichuan (Sichuan pepper) liqueur 5 oz lemon juice 1 dash grapefruit bitters Pink grapefruit peel and pink peppercorns to garnish To create this cocktail, a grapefruit-heavy mezcal sour with a... View Article

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This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In an industry that naturally fixates on old age, it’s not often that you see something new take over. Nonetheless, Japan is coming for the whisky throne. In 1923, Torii Shinjiro built Yamazaki distillery in Shimamoto, outside Kyoto, and introduced the first Japanese whisky,... View Article

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The $1,500 Agave Julep at The Brown Hotel, Louisville 2 oz Patrón en Lalique: Serie 2 ½ oz Old Rip Van Winkle 25-year-old bourbon Bouquet of chocolate mint Bouquet of Kentucky Colonel mint, for garnish 3 drops chocolate bitters 2 key limes 2 teaspoons demerara sugar Ice Created by food and beverage director at the... View Article

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Longtime Krug lover and legendary host, New York-based fashion designer Naeem Khan is an aficionado in bringing together food, music and champagne with celebratory aplomb. Here, the acclaimed designer gives us his tips on hosting a spring celebration, which naturally involves plenty of Krug champagne. The Venue “Hosting a spring entertaining party is the perfect... View Article

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Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup, 2018 Kentucky Derby 2 oz Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1 tsp Woodford County, Kentucky, Sorghum simple syrup 2 leaves of Kentucky Colonel Mint 3 spray red roses, a sprig of mint and a single rose petal from the Garland of Roses to garnish The $1,000 Mint Julep Cup... View Article

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Nektar at Le Bar Botaniste, Shangri-La Hotel, Paris 5cl Cognac Martell Premier Assemblage infused with beeswax 2cl Inula viscosa honey 3cl mead 1.5cl fresh lemon juice A few drops of red propolis Fresh poppy pollen To create this cocktail, combine the beeswax-infused Cognac Martell Premier Assemblage, honey, mead and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail... View Article

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