Hotel Bel-Air
Cocktails can be true pieces of art as evidenced by the the innovations made by mixologists across Los Angeles. From ultra-pricey libations to theatrical creations, read on to discover the city’s most luxe cocktails that impress even the most extravagant of drinkers.
Website/ 1250 E Harvard Rd 91501
Not far from Walt Disney Studios, its no surprise The Green Room’s mixology prowess is pure magic. The cocktail lounge hidden in Castaway proves just so with a whole portion of its menu called “Cocktail That Wow.” Chief among the lineup is the Three Wishes, a two-person experience that features a beverage coalescing jasmine green tea and honey syrup with Cabernet wine and lemon-infused Monkey 47 Gin. Arriving on a gold platter, this beautiful potion pours out of a Princess Jasmine-worthy teapot and into clear, picturesque teacups.
Website/ 8450 W Third St 90048
A dinner and a show in cocktail form, Toca Madera brings the party with this light coral beverage served on its very own plate doused in rose petals. Finished with enchanting rose air, Como La Flor pairs Altos Plata Tequila and Fino Sherry with lemon, coconut, Licor 43 and bitters.
Website/ 7969 Santa Monica Blvd 90046
Titan in Los Angeles nightlife, Delilah allures crowds for both its lavish restaurant experience and super exclusive parties. But whether you’re there for a swanky dinner or invite-only revelry, you’ll always feel chic with the Millionaire Martini. Served with a chilled side of a Kaluga Caviar bump, Belvedere 10 Vodka gets a hefty splash of Ace of Spades brut.
Website/ 176 N Canon Dr 90210
This one is Taylor Swift-approved. Elegant in a rose-shaped glass, the Lychee Rosé is on the Rare & Luxurious portion of Spago’s cocktail menu, which promises drinks made with “premium or rare spirits for a unique experience.” As pretty as it is balanced, the sea salt, lychee, elderflower, rose petal and fresh lime are elevated by Tequila Komos Reposado Rosa.
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A mezcal-prickly pear cocktail, La Flaca pairs well with Telefèric Barcelona’s vibrant menu of paellas and Spanish tapas. It turns heads thanks to a bubble—made with a Flavor Blaster wand—that rests on top of the glass and emits an aromatic vapor when popped.
Website/ 9785 S Santa Monica Blvd 90210
La Dolce Vita’s take on a classic cocktail, the magnificence of the $75 Vintage Negroni is in the sauce—or in this case, spirits. It presents a delicate harmony of 1980s Bombay Sapphire, 1980s Campari and Bordiga Excelsior Vermouth. Furthermore, history buffs will be excited to know that the Bombay Sapphire is actually from 1986, its initial year of production at G&J Greenall distillery in Warrington, Cheshire. Meanwhile, the Campari features its original formula using carmine dye derived from cochineal insects.
Website/ 8440 Sunset Blvd 90069
The cocktails at Casa Madera are inspired by the four elements: earth, water, fire and air. Allowing you to cleanse your energy before your meal, one of its most stunning liquid inventions embraces the latter for the bewitching Playa Paraiso. The gorgeous purple beverage marries your choice of Haku vodka or tequila with pineapple, watermelon, Garden of Eden cordial, coconut water, cucumber and eucalyptus air. It’s then crowned by a flower and cinnamon stick.
Website/ 701 Stone Canyon Rd 90077
The creme de la creme of Los Angeles’ luxury institutions, this list would be incomplete without an entry by Hotel Bel-Air. Scan your eyes to the barrel-aged cocktail portion of the bar menu, a motley of drinks enhanced by the use of spirits aged four to six weeks in American Oak Barrels. The gem of the group is The Hundred Dollar Old Fashioned. Buzzworthy for more than the $100 price tag, this refined cocktail teams demerara sugar and Angostura orange bitters with WhistlePig 18-year Rye, the brand’s most mature rye.
See also: 17 Essential Espresso Martinis In Los Angeles
Photography by: Courtesy Hotel Bel-Air; The Green Room; TJ Perez for Toca Madera; The H.Wood Group; Glee Digital Media for Spago Beverly Hills; Courtesy Teleferic Barcelona; Shelby Moore for La Dolce Vita; Jessie Co Photo for Casa Madera
