Just steps from the splashy fountains at the famed Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vega lies a throwback supper club known for a menu that harkens back to turn-of-the-century culture complete with toe-tapping music that ranges the gamut from jazz, swing, and dance— and even a couple showgirls spinning on the ceiling.
The Mayfair Supper Club is a prohibition-era good time and that includes a classy cocktail menu. And one can’t have class without some champagne.
“Adding a classic champagne cocktail to the opening cocktail program of The Mayfair was an absolute must,” says General Manager Fabian Forlini. “Everyone celebrates with champagne and there is no better place in Vegas to celebrate than here at the Mayfair.”
As a result, the crown jewel of Forlini and the Mayfair team’s expansive menu is the delectable and inherently Instagram-able libation simply dubbed the Champagne Cocktail, though it’s so popular it’s beginning to be known as The Mayfair. Since we’re in Vegas, it had to be a showstopper, so this is a unique glass of deliciousness with a surprise ingredient. “It couldn’t be your average champagne cocktail,” says Forlini. “We decided to add a fun twist and incorporate a cotton candy ‘cloud,’ because honestly, who doesn’t love cotton candy?”
The result is an explosion of color that counts as a feast for both the mouth and eyes.
Here’s how it all comes together
Quality champagne
“We offer a split Nicolas Feuillate Brut Champagne,” says Forlini. “The split, or 187 ML (quarter bottle of champagne), held at an optimal temperature of between 48-50 degrees, allows the guest to have that little extra, which is always appreciated. We pour a little at the bar and allow the guest to pour the rest tableside.”
Complimentary ingredients
Aside from the bubbly stuff, the cocktail is also made with Angostura bitters and a soaked sugar cube. “An initial first pour allows the champagne to settle because when you pour champagne too fast on top of the sugar cube, an overflow will occur so it must be poured slowly and with patience.”
The showstopper
Aside from the champagne, the star of the show here is a plop of fresh cotton candy. “It’s made daily here at the Bellagio by our award-winning pastry team,” explains Forlini. “What’s wonderful about the cotton candy is that since everyone’s sweetness level is different you can add as much or as little cotton candy to your cocktail to adjust the sweetness levels to your preference.”
A final touch
“We gently rub the champagne flute with a lemon wedge and tenderly wrap the cotton candy around the glass into the shape of a cloud.” Bust out your cameras: the result is a social media sensation. “Not only is the drink delicious and a perfect match for our décor, it has quickly become the most Instagram-able cocktail at The Mayfair since opening.”
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Source: Mixology News
