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BOTERO LOUNGE, GRAND WAILEA

WAILEA, HI

Prized for its stunning ocean views framed by 40 acres of verdant landscapes along Maui’s Wailea Beach,

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has recently unveiled its newly renovated Botero Lounge as part of a property-wide refresh. The eye-catching space wields a majestic aesthetic tailored to its namesake collection of restored Botero statues, including its iconic and longstanding centerpiece, aptly entitled “The

Smoking Lady,” whose omniscient allure holds court over the lounge, making her the idyllic tribute for Grand Wailea’s signature cocktail – The Smoking Lady. Ideated and crafted in partnership with renowned international cocktail bar Employees Only, The Smoking Lady teems with an elevated and spirit-forward blend of local botanicals reminiscent of its muse – a striking, strong and sophisticated woman known to savor a cocktail of similar stature as she finishes her cigarette. “We wanted to create a cocktail with Employees Only that would represent Grand Wailea in a meaningful way, by marrying the resort’s rich local heritage

SMOKING LADY

1¾ oz. Coconut Fat-washed

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon ¾ oz. Hibiscus Cordial ½ oz. Kupu Spirits Island

Amaro

➜ Stir over Ice and strain over a large ice cube. Garnish with Orange Zest and freshly grated nutmeg. Finish by placing under a cloche and smoking with aromatic dried clove smoke.

with our appreciation for artistry in everything we do,” says JP Oliver, Managing Director of Grand Wailea. “Naming it after The Smoking Lady felt like the perfect way to do that, and the Employees Only team helped us execute it seamlessly.”

The cocktail itself is a riff on the classic Black Manhattan, featuring a robust yet delicate intermingling of local Hawaiian ingredients. Coconut fat-wash imparts a layer of decadence unto Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, artfully balanced with homemade Hibiscus Cordial – the Hawaiian state flower – and Kupu Spirits Island Amaro – locally distilled and brimming with a vibrant blend of Hawaiian botanicals. A cloud of aromatic clove smoke envelopes the stunning cocktail when served, bestowing an apt homage under the watchful eye of The Smoking Lady, whose 30-year pose deserves a smoky toast from those enjoying her eponymous cocktail.