Smoke & Mirrors, one of Dubai’s best-kept secrets, and SLS Dubai’s hidden gem where the allure of the old world meets the city’s modern sophistication, unveils its sultry new cocktail menu. Inspired by the rich history and flavours of South America, the latest offering promises to deliver a fusion of ancient flavours with contemporary mixology techniques, taking guests on a journey through time and taste.
Tucked away on SLS Dubai’s 74th floor and accessible by those in the know, Smoke & Mirrors welcomes guests with rousing aromas of tobacco, spices, and cedar wood as they enter the glamourous yet intimate setting. Featuring a rich colour palette with warm wooden floors, sumptuous velvet textures, and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford guests the best views over Dubai’s skyline, Smoke & Mirrors sets the stage to entice the senses and immerses guests in the vibrant tropics of the Americas. Fashioned by the lounge’s expert and award-winning mixologists, the new exciting cocktail menu has been meticulously crafted to celebrate creativity,with each pour paying homage to the beauty of the region.
The concoctions not only offer a taste of mythology but also weave a vibrant tapestry of stories through the art of mixology. Beginning with the Xocolatl, whichreimagines the cacao drink andadds a modern twist to the traditional strawberry mojito, while the Bachué, with sweet flavoursof melon, combines whisky, midori, salted honey, tio pepe, and soda water for a versatile drink enjoyed any time of day. The Iaca redefines the Acai with a mix of cachaca, takamakazanannan, creme de cassis, white rum, lime, coco lopez, banana, acai, peanut, milk, and coconut milk.
The menu showcases mixology and creativity at its very best with cocktails like AKA Garinagu, inspired by the humble coconut, this tequila-based cocktail features toasted coconut, mezcal, raspberry, salt, and grapefruit soda. Other highlights include the Ka’ana, a refreshing Negroni creation made with rum, mint, sweet vermouth, banana, campari, and PX Lustau.
Influenced by the mighty Andes mountains, the Inca combines the flavours of tequila and mezcal with the vibrancy of peach, lime, and mandarin, with smoked paprika, chipotle Tabasco, and black charcoal to create a black margarita-inspired drink. The Avireri, a refreshing coffee highball honouring the Amazon rainforest, blends vodka, frangelico, olive oil, coffee, tonic water, soda water, and absinthe. Finally, the Maya, a tropical gin gimlet, features an otherworldly creation with gin, applewood, takamaka zanannan, blue curacao, pineapple, bell pepper, clarified citrus, and tonka.
As Smoke & Mirrors brings to life the flavours and magic of South America, guests can venture into another realm with the latest cocktail menu and discover an experience that engages all the senses in an atmosphere charged with a unique blend of sophistication and warmth.
