Downtown’s historic US Grant Hotel is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. To prepare for the milestone, mixologist and sommelier Jeff Josenhans partnered with High West Distillery to create a special Manhattan cocktail — a fully integrated blend made of Utah rye whiskey, Alpine French vermouth, and premium old-fashioned bitters that is currently aging for exactly 100 days. (The Manhattan was chosen as the anniversary cocktail because it reflects pre-Prohibition taste and is a nod to the time period in which the hotel was built.) On October 16, at a special celebration in the Grant Grill, Josenhans will serve his Centennial Cocktail to the public for the very first time. Other specialty cocktails will also be served, including the Albert Einstein (Aquavit white cranberry vodka, cranberry bitters, fresh lime, white cranberry and juniper berry seltzer), and the Christina Aguilera (Briottet Chestnut Liqueuer, cold buttered Bulleit Bourbon, graham cracker rim). Make it an overnighter and take advantage of not-to-be-missed 100th anniversary room packages as detailed below. (619/232-3121, www.usgrant.net)
100th Anniversary Offer
Celebrate a San Diego icon and create your story at The US Grant with our exclusive 100th Anniversary offer. Elevate your experience from $249 per night and enjoy: exclusive upgrade to a suite and breakfast for two each morning. (Valid for stays through December 31, 2010)
Celebrate with Our Palatial Presidential Package
Celebrate The US Grant’s Centennial Anniversary in palatial style with our exclusive Presidential Package, which includes: two throwback cocktails upon arrival in the newly designed Grant Grill lounge, cooking class with our signature Grant Grill chef, America's Cup Sailing Experience on San Diego Bay, daily breakfast in-suite, and a $100 hotel credit, per night. In addition, stay any two nights in a Presidential Suite for $3,500 per night and receive the third night at $19.10 (in honor of the hotel’s opening year). (Valid for bookings and stays through December 31, 2010.)
