Hilton Introduces "Travel.Taste.Toast." and Invites Guests to Savor New Cocktail Experiences at Its Hotel Lounges and Bars.Global Hotel Brand Taps Celebrity Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim to Create Enticing Libations BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif. -- Hilton Hotels
See: New York Stock Exchange :HLT HLT See: Highly leveraged transaction ) announced today the launch of "Travel.Taste.Toast." a new beverage initiative that brings innovative cocktail experiences to select Hilton hotel bars and lounges across the U.S. To design the world-class cocktails Hilton tapped celebrity mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, known as The Modern Mixologist, who created drink recipes inspired by exotic destinations, including the sultry Sao Paolo Samba samba Ballroom dance of Brazilian origin, popularized in the U.S. and Europe in the 1940s. Danced to music in ⁴⁄₄ time with a syncopated rhythm, the dance is characterized by simple forward and backward steps and tilting, rocking body movements. , alluring Barcelona, and adventurous Road to Hana inspired by the cool breezes of Hawaii (recipes included below). In addition, bartenders at several Hilton Hotels participated in a contest to find the tastiest cocktail. The Hilton Austin's Mirjana Kucan took home first prize for her Hot Summer Night, a delicious blend of ABSOLUT([R]) vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and honey muddled with thyme and topped with Sprite([R]). "Travel.Taste.Toast." menus will include 20 cocktails representing 14 countries, including Thailand, Mexico, France and the U.K. Hotel bartenders received an instructional DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and training materials to ensure that each cocktail is made to perfection Adv. 1. to perfection - in every detail; "the new house suited them to a T" just right, to a T, to the letter . "Our hotel lounges and bars are a place for friends and colleagues to come together, or a place to unwind with a delicious, hand-crafted cocktail at the end of a busy day," said Meredith Quarnstrom, vice president of food & beverage, Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries. . "Hilton's 'Travel.Taste.Toast.' initiative celebrates the cultural diversity of our guests and our hotels, and celebrates the true art of cocktail making." "Travel.Taste.Toast." recipes designed by Tony Abou-Ganim for Hilton "The Barcelona" 3 oz. chilled dry white wine 1 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier 1/2 oz. elderflower syrup 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice Slices of fresh lemons, oranges and strawberries Chilled Sprite Add to large wine glass slices of fresh fruit (lemons, oranges and strawberries), pour in fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice, add elderflower syrup, dry white wine, Bombay Gin, Grand Mariner and Sprite. Add ice and garnish with a fan of sliced strawberries and a sprig of mint. "Sao Paolo Samba" 2 oz. ABSOLUT Citron or ABSOLUT Mandarin 1/2 muddled fresh lime, quartered 1 oz. simple syrup Seasonal fresh fruits Cut lime into quarters. Add lime, seasonal fruit and simple syrup into mixing glass and muddle ingredients together. Transfer ingredients into tin filled 2/3 full with ice. Shake vigorously 8 to 10 times. Pour into highball glass and serve. "The Road to Hana" 1 1/2 oz. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 1/2 oz. Myers's Rum 1/2 oz. Hiram Walker Triple Sec 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 oz. pineapple juice 1 1/2 oz. fresh orange juice 1/2 oz. Orgeat syrup Pour pineapple, orange and lemon juice into glass. Add remaining ingredients except the Myers's Rum to glass. Transfer ingredients into tin filled 2/3 full with ice. Shake vigorously 8 to 10 times. Strain into highball glass and float Myers's Rum. Garnish with pineapple spear, orange and lemon slice. The "Travel.Taste.Toast." cocktail menu will be available at various Hilton Hotels throughout the country, including the Hilton San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Hilton New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hilton New Orleans Riverside, located at 2 Poydras Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 29-story, 341 feet (104 m)-tall skyscraper. , Hilton Chicago and the Hilton Austin. About Tony Abou-Ganim Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim is one of the pre-eminent bar chefs in the U.S. and is currently featured demonstrating the art of cocktail preparation on the Fine Living Network program "Raising the Bar: America's Best Bar Chefs." He can be seen daily on the network's "Essentials" series. Tony's specialty drinks have been featured in many top consumer magazines including Vanity Fair, Wine Enthusiast, Fortune, Wine Spectator Wine Spectator is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine. Founded as a newsprint tabloid by Bob Morrisey in 1976, it was purchased three years later by publisher Marvin R. Shanken. In 2005, paid circulation was over 382,000 and the magazine reached an estimated 2. , The New York Times Magazine, & Nightclub & Bar. To learn more, visit www.themodernmixologist.com. About Hilton Hotels & Resorts With more than 500 hotels and resorts on six continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. , Hilton continues to be an innovative leader in the full-service hospitality segment and the most recognized global name in the industry. Hilton's belief that Travel Should Take You Places[R] celebrates a commitment to the guest experience and to the idea that travel can and should be transformative. Hilton's variety of services, amenities and programs are designed to give guests more choice and control over their stays so they can be at their best, 24/7 whether they travel for business or leisure. Each unique Hilton hotel and resort was designed to reflect the sense of place of its location; each team member chosen to reflect the local culture and community. For more information visit www.hiltonjourneys.com or, to start your journey, visit www.hilton.com available in English, Spanish and French. |
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