Michele StuevenThe year of Barbenheimer will come to a head on Sunday, March 10, when the 96th Academy Awards presentation will take place, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Here are some tipsy ways to raise a glass to Oscar and celebrate the all-star lineup of nominees.
Fanny’s, the glamorous restaurant inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures that exudes the romantic charm of Hollywood’s classical era, is now serving a limited-time cocktail menu inspired by each of this year’s Academy Award nominees for best picture, through Sunday, March 31 ( the restaurant will only be open to ticket holders on Oscar Night). Sip your way through each of the 10 films’ corresponding libations, conceived by Bar Director Marisa Mercado:
American Fiction: Johnnie Red Black & Blue, orange juice, walnut, red wine, egg white
Anatomy of a Fall: Ketel One Vodka, green chartreuse, snap pea, pineapple
Barbie: El Tesoro Blanco, falernum, raspberry, coconut, lemon
Killers of the Flower Moon: Siete Misterios Mezcal, jasmine two-ways and passionfruit
Maestro: Slane Irish Whiskey, amontillado sherry, coffee, vanilla whip
Oppenheimer: Maker’s Mark bourbon, black cardamom, date vermouth, creme de cacao, almond
Past Lives: Ritual N/A Tequila, rice milk, coconut, mango caviar
Poor Things: Sipsmith Gin, white port, dolin blanc, orange bitters
The Holdovers: Remy 1738, cherry, ango bitters, flamed orange, vanilla ice cream wash
The Zone of Interest (perfect for the designated driver): Seedlip Spice 94, apple, oatmeal, cinnamon
Oppenheimer (Imagery by Oscar : Loews Hollywood Hotel)
Loews Hollywood Hotel is bringing a star-studded lineup of cocktails to its H2 lobby lounge just in time for the Oscars, situated directly adjacent to Dolby Theater, where the annual awards show takes place, with a specially crafted cocktail menu from Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 17.
And the Cocktails Are…
Oppenheimer: An explosive fusion of fiery flavors with habanero and serrano-infused Patron Silver, mango puree, lime and Cointreau.
Barbie: Pink is front and center in this spirited cocktail featuring Grey Goose, St. Germain, raspberry and hints of lemon citrus.
Poor Things: Bella Baxter’s Martini gets an energizing boost with this java-infused cocktail featuring Chopin Vodka, SelvaRay Chocolate and Owen’s Nitro Espresso.
Maestro: Made with Amas Gin, Elderflower Liqueur and lychee, it’s a symphony of smoothness and sweetness.
The Hold Overs: Even the strictest teacher would let loose with this cocktail featuring St. Germain, Prosecco, Aperol and soda water.
And here’s how to celebrate the full glamour of the red carpet in Beverly Hills:
The Club Bar at The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ Golden Sbagliato Cocktail: Crafted with Cocchi Americano, yellow chartreuse and Moët & Chandon, the libation is topped with gold leaf garnish symbolic of the statuettes themselves.
The Beverly Hilton’s Beignets: Filled with cream cheese and topped with powdered sugar, mango chutney, peppered strawberry, pistachio crumbs and a strawberry sorbet paying homage to the red carpet.
THEBlvd at The Beverly Wilshire’s Awards Season Croissant: The braided effect on Executive Pastry Chef Riccardo Menicucci’s delicacy is inspired by the film reel imprinted on Oscars statuettes and represents the intertwining of the Academy’s five original branches (actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers). The croissant is filled with dulce de leche and almonds and topped with 24-carat gold symbolizing the gold-plated statuette.
Beef carpaccio (Courtesy Ocean Prime Beverly Hills)
MR CHOW’s Ma Mignon and MR CHOW Cocktail: The namesake cocktail celebrates the release of Michael Chow’s HBO documentary with an artful stamped highball ice cube in a blend of tequila, Aperol, elderflower syrup, fresh lemon juice and Laurent Perrier Rosé champagne. The drink is paired with Ma Mignon, a marinated, thinly sliced filet topped with a tangy savory sauce.
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills’ Red Carpet Carpaccio: Lightly cured in a bonito-infused soy sauce, Executive Chef Jonathan Milan’s Beef Carpaccio is rolled out on the center of the plate like the red carpet itself. The dish is topped with lobster croutons, Kilo caviar, burnt blood orange, and winter vegetables and dressed with a yuzu-truffle vinaigrette.
Tatel’s ‘Halle Berry’ Cocktail: Paying homage to the award-winning actress’ forever iconic Oscars moment, the elaborate beverage features muddled blueberries, expressed sage leaves, Casa Del Sol Añejo, Catalina Apero, citrus, house-made ‘habanero shrub,’ FeeBros ‘Fee Foam’ and house-made agave nectar. The cocktail is topped with two atomized sprays of ‘Valdespino Contrabandista Amontillado’ dry sherry and garnished with skewered blueberries, sage leaves and an edible flower.
Crustacean’s Red Carpet Cocktail: With a red-carpet glow, the celebratory cocktail is made with Cognac, champagne and Doladira – a rhubarb apéritif with notes of plum, gentian and rosemary.
The Hideaway’s Pink Margarita: A stylized version of the classic margarita, drawing from this past year’s widely nominated Barbie movie and beloved looks from stars like Marilyn Monroe and Timothée Chalamet, plays with floral notes, tequila, the brightness of citrus and more.
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