The Manor Bar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

The Manor Bar offered a sophisticated and literary-inspired cocktail experience with Chronicles of Cocktails, a collection of libations celebrating women in literature. Each cocktail featured innovative flavors and garnishes inspired by the locations, characters, and sentiments of celebrated literary masterpieces. Guests were invited to embark on a journey through the pages of iconic stories, one exquisite cocktail at a time.

Highlights from the Cocktail Creations

Under the creative direction of Nils, the cocktail program at The Manor Bar delivered exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling through its libations. Highlights included:

My Friend Anna - Inspired by the glamour and glitz of high society depicted in My Friend Anna, this effervescent cocktail brought together Champagne, whisky, tequila, and strawberry for a luxurious and indulgent experience. Each detail, from the mug symbolizing Anna’s duplicitous identity to the edible cloud evoking her elaborate schemes, was meticulously designed to reflect the life of opulence Anna yearned for.

Save Me the Waltz - A refined take on the Vesper Martini, this cocktail paid homage to Zelda Fitzgerald’s only novel and her extravagant, spirited life. Featuring Olive Oil Washed Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray No. 10 Gin, Flowers Chardonnay, Oso de Oro Dry Vermouth, and Elderflower Liqueur, it captured the elegance and excess of the Jazz Age with dry, fresh, and crisp notes.

Little Women - This sweet and full-bodied take on an Old Fashioned honored the four March sisters of Little Women, blending Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Cacao Liqueur, Citrus Distillate, and Peach Bitters. Each element reflected the unique qualities of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless characters in a heartwarming and nostalgic manner.

The New Wilderness - Inspired by Diane Cook’s dystopian novel, this dry, herbal cocktail blended Monkey 47 Gin, Cardamom-Infused St. Germain, Dolin Blanc, Verjus Blanc, Port Wine, Angostura Bitters, and Green Chartreuse Mist. With smooth and sweet botanical notes, the drink transported guests to a preserved and untamed wilderness state, embodying themes of climate change and the bond between mother and child.

The Experience

Surrounded by wood-paneled walls, novel-filled bookshelves, vintage seating, and an eclectic art collection, the handsome library-inspired bar, The Manor Bar, was a moody, secluded, and lively space where cocktails celebrated literary works, featuring iconic characters, diverse authors, and notable anecdotes. This ambiance complemented the Chronicles of Cocktails Volume II, elevating each drink to a sensory and storytelling masterpiece.

Executed by Nils Schabert in his role as Director of Bars, Rosewood Miramar Beach.