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Shibuya’s Ruby Dragontini is a cocktail fit for 2012
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 (2:46 p.m.)
The Ruby Dragontini is made with soju, a Japanese spirit similar to vodka.
Photo: Christopher DeVargas
This is the year of the dragon. Time to be filled with ambition, passion and, of course, appropriately themed cocktails.
Last month, MGM Grand’s Shibuya launched the Ruby Dragontini ($13), a sweet, fruity concoction that soothes even the hottest fire-breathing frustrations.
The base of this scarlet dragon nectar, designed by bartender Alex Sanchez, is TY KU soju, a Japanese spirit similar to vodka but lower in calories. Chambord adds raspberry, vanilla and some extra allure, while pineapple juice rounds off the finish with a hint of citrus.
Taste the Dragontini at MGM’s slice of Japanese sashimi heaven, or pair it with plush robes and take out for a very hot night in.
Ruby Dragontini
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. TY KU Sojo
1.5 oz. TY KU Citrus Liqueur
1 oz. Chambord
1 oz. pineapple juice
Dash simple syrup
Dash the Original Frothee
lime wedge
raspberry
Method: Pour first six ingredients into a shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain into a short martini glass. Garnish with lime wedge and a raspberry.
MGM Grand, a AAA Four Diamond resort, offers 5,044 rooms and suites.
MGM Grand features KÀ by Cirque du Soleil; Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club; and world-class entertainment at the Grand Garden Arena and Hollywood Theatre.
The resort offers signature restaurants by celebrity chefs including Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans Fish House, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill and Michelin three star and Forbes Five Star restaurant, Joël Robuchon.
As part of its ongoing “Grand Renovation,” MGM Grand has remodeled all rooms and suites in its main tower and is adding several new experiences to its lineup including Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub, a new upscale dining/nightlife concept (coming in April 2013).
MGM Grand also features a state-of-the-art, non-smoking conference center, the Grand Spa, Cristophe Salon, "CSI: The Experience" and an inviting pool complex featuring the tantalizing daylife of Wet Republic.
Upscale accommodations include The Mansion, an exclusive hotel within the hotel; the luxurious two-story SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand; and The Signature at MGM Grand, a luxury all-suite, non-gaming hotel located adjacent to the main resort.
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