Crisp champagne and creative cocktails stir up night life at Mezzanine in Tulum

Mezzanine"s original signature drinks pack a mighty punch

- TULUM, Riviera Maya, February 05, 2006 - Tulum"s swankiest boutique hotel, Mezzanine, shakes up the classic dry martini with a kaleidoscope of tropical flavored signature cocktails and specialty drinks that rival the paradisiacal setting of the Mayan Riviera.

Mezzanine (www.mezzanine.com.mx) started making waves when it opened last fall, redefining Tulum"s rustic lodging options with a splash of contemporary modernity and down-to-earth Euro chic sensibilities. Four minimalist suites complete with bold d cor and airy overhead loft lounges overlook the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. The onsite restaurant serves up tasty authentic Thai dishes beneath billowing sail shades on a tiered stone patio beside the beach.

And a beach bar beside the cenote-style pool sets the mood with live ambient DJ music pulsing subtly as guests recline at low hand carved tables on woven grass mats and retro bean bag chairs, savoring the refreshing cocktails from Mezzanine"s main bartenders-with-attitude, Armando and Sergio. Mezzanine also has a selection of fine wines and a champagne menu including premium brands Verve Cliquote and the ubiquitous toast of the town, Moet and Chandon.

Martinis take the center stage at Mezzanine"s bar, with innovative combinations that reference the exotic Mexican Caribbean. Tangy guavapolitans are a pleasing marriage of tart lime and sweet guava juice; thaitinis surprise with a fusion of Asian-inspired flavors (lemongrass, mint and orange); mezztinis are tropical concoctions of vodka, Malibu, banana liqueur; and the startlingly simple yet playful scubatini refreshes with a mixture of vodka, blue CuraÖ§ao, and lime juice.

At Mezzanine, there is more than enough variety to make a modern day beachside James Bond babe beg for more than the standard "shaken but not stirred". Even margaritas take on Mezzanine"s sassy attitude: green iguana margaritas give an extra bite with Midori, and red cactus margaritas pack a punch with tropical hibiscus. And the infamous signature cocktails that have played a starring role in many of the late night Friday night Fiestas en la Playa events include fruity Jungle Juice and Latin Lover (recipes below).

MEZZANINE SIGNATURE COCKTAIL RECIPES
Inject a bit of summer into the winter blues with some of Mezzanine"s signature cocktails...

MEZZANINE"S JUNGLE JUICE:
Equal splash of all liquors: Peach Schnapps, Midori, Banana Liqueur, Vodka, White Rum, Cointreau, Malibu
Equal 1/3"s of cranberry, orange and pineapple juice.

MEZZANINE"S LATIN LOVER:
30ml Midori
15ml Blue Curacao
15ml Vodka
pineapple juice

Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice.Serve in a cocktail glass with pineapple garnish

ABOUT MEZZANINE
Mezzanine is an intimate boutique hotel that embodies clean, contemporary design, cutting-edge cool and rustic elegance with a hip live DJ lounge and pan-Asian restaurant featuring caf style beach fare and authentic Thai cuisine. Mezzanine brings a Euro-chic vibe to quiet Tulum offering cool beats and hot fiestas on the beach with local and guest DJs, a retro lounge serving crisp cocktails, and four minimalist suites on a sweeping stone terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea along Mexico"s Mayan Riviera.

Contact:
Mexican Pacific Marketing
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Tel: (949) 340-2602 (US)
+52 (314) 335-3207 (MX)
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