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AC HOTELS BY MARRIOTT® & PHOTOGRAPHER NIGEL BARKER DEBUT CUSTOM GIN TONIC GLASS DESIGNED TO HEIGHTEN TASTE, AROMA AND PALATE EXPERIENCE Glass, which will launch on National Gin & Tonic Day after nearly three years of development, is a collaboration between AC Hotels by Marriott, fashion photographer Nigel Barker and Bacardi to create the ultimate Gin Tonic experience | |
Gin & Tonic (or Gin Tonic, as it is known in Spain) has become the unofficial drink of Spain in a culture that elevates the iconic drink into an art form. As a brand known for its careful attention to every detail of the guest experience, the AC Gin Tonic glass epitomizes AC Hotels’ commitment to purposeful and beautiful design. The exclusive glass, created in consultation with food and nutrition scientists, features three etched bands circling the glass which serves as a measuring guides for the gin, tonic and ice for a faultless drinking experience. The substantial glass bottom keeps the contents colder for longer, while the narrow glass minimizes the loss of carbon dioxide to keep the tonic bubbly. To accompany the signature glass, AC Hotels have partnered with Bacardi to create a unique tonic recipe using exotic ingredients from all over the world. Paired with Bombay Sapphire East Gin – a combination of unique botanicals including Thai Lemongrass and Vietnamese Black Peppercorn, and the world's first gin specifically designed to pair with tonic – the drink is presented with garnishes of fresh orange peel and a thinly-sliced lime wheel to emphasize the flavor profile. “As a brand that prides itself on obsessing over the details, we are proud to unveil AC Hotels’ carefully-crafted Gin Tonic glass and signature cocktail which evokes the European soul of the brand,” said Benoit Racle, Senior Global Brand Director, AC Hotels by Marriott. “The artistry of Bacardi’s House of Bombay Gins, in concert with the scientific expertise used to create the glass and Nigel’s keen eye for design ties together to ensure our guests will enjoy a Gin Tonic like they have never experienced before.” “Growing up in Europe where the combination of gin and tonic is viewed with upmost reverence, my design was inspired by a glass I bought in Biot, France at the age of 22,” said Nigel Barker, AC Hotels by Marriott Brand Ambassador. “Like AC Hotels, the Gin Tonic glass is a refined elevation of the traditional, developed to enhance the guest experience.” In celebration of the launch of the AC Gin Tonic glass, Barker has divulged his top tips for snapping the perfect Insta-worthy photo of your AC GT:
To learn more about the Gin Tonic glass and AC Hotels’ approach to focusing on the details, visit http://achotels.marriott.com/unpacked and watch the latest film in AC Hotels’ “Unpacked” creative campaign, which focuses on the creation of the Gin Tonic glass and features Nigel Barker. The “Unpacked” creative campaign shakes up the rules of traditional hotel marketing by taking travelers on an artistic and poetic journey, going behind the scenes with the people responsible for the detail-oriented moments that define the AC Hotels experience. To learn more about AC Hotels by Marriott, please visit http://achotels.marriott.com # # # About AC Hotels by Marriott:
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