Jill MedingerL’Auberge Del Mar, a Destination Hotel, is the place to be for staying in style and luxury near the Del Mar Racetrack before and during this year’s 34th annual Breeders’ Cup – the defining event of the international horse racing season with a collective purse of up to $28 million held on November 3 and 4. L’Auberge Del Mar is celebrating big since this is the first time the Cup races are being held at the iconic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club “where the turf meets the surf,” and it’s pulling out all the stops from race inspired activities to cocktails.
Off to the Races
Ingredients
2 ounces Angel’s Envy Bourbon
3 ounces ginger beer
½ ounce honey simple syrup
3 dashes Memphis Barbeque Bitters
Spring of fresh mint
Off To The Races is the number one choice at L’Auberge Del Mar for racing fans during the Breeders’ Cup 2017 and the entire Bing Crosby fall season beginning in November at the nearby Del Mar racetrack. Angel’s Envy Bourbon, which is finished in ruby-port casks, sports a maple/vanilla flavor profile. Mix in peppery,spicy ginger beer and bitters that enhance its smoky flavor, this Mint Julep/Moscow Mule inspired quaff will leave imbibers in the dust. To be served and sipped in the Living Room, Bleu Bar, and KITCHEN 1540.
L’AUBERGE DEL MAR
Located in the heart of the coastal Southern California village of Del Mar, L’Auberge Del Mar, a destination hotel, overlooks the Pacific Ocean offering a resort experience reminiscent of a private seaside estate. This intimate hotel presents 121 beautifully decorated guest rooms and suites by designer Barclay Butera, refreshing dining options, a full-service beach-house-style 5,000-square-foot spa, a private beach path, tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center and a peaceful pool area.