“The White Lotus” star Patrick Schwarzenegger was drinking more than protein shakes on April 17 when he made a special appearance in New York City with joined Ketel One Vodka and Tanqueray Gin.
Folks were out and about enjoying the scrumptious curated cocktails of ‘The White Lotus Vesper Martini’ and ‘The White Lotus Punch’ when they were shaken and stirred up with smiles when the actor stopped by Buddakan, Dante, and Peachy’s for a surprise appearance. Making rounds at the three Big Apple bars, fans were delighted by the visit and were thrilled to see him even step behind the bar on the magical night.
Patrick Schwarzenegger surprises fans at bars across New York City to toast to the season three finale of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus with series-inspired Ketel One Family Vodka and Tanqueray Gin cocktails on Thursday, April 17 (Courtesy Angela Pham)
The HBO show that is a runaway sensation inspired the drinks being served at the select locations by the host with the best blending skills around. Schwarzenegger was a good sport in the city as guests around him sipped the luxe cocktails that were both memorable and sparkling with incredible ingredients – just not coconut milk to be clear!
The White Lotus Vesper Martini is an elegant twist on the traditional cocktail, featuring Ketel One Vodka and Tanqueray Gin as its smooth, classic base. It delivers a refined, refreshing tasting sip with a sophisticated balance of dry and fruity notes. A French white wine aperitif adds crispness, while lychee liqueur imparts a delicate floral sweetness.
Patrick Schwarzenegger toasts to HBO’s Emmy®-winning anthology series, The White Lotus with Ketel One Vodka Tanqueray Gin specialty cocktails at a surprise happy hour in New York City on Thursday, April 17 (Courtesy Angela Pham)
The White Lotus Punch strikes a perfect balance between tart and tropical, making it the ideal cocktail for any getaway. With a vibrant blend of Ketel One Vodka and Tanqueray Gin, it showcases tropical flavors of pineapple, mango, and lime. The gin lends a hint of herbal complexity, while the tropical fruits provide sweet, juicy depth.
Check out these recipes this weekend and watch the hit show again.
The White Lotus Punch
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz. Ketel One Vodka
- ½ oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1 oz. lime juice
- ¾ oz. mango syrup
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
Glassware: Highball Glass
Method: Combine all ingredients into a highball glass filled with crushed ice and stir. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and serve.
The White Lotus Vesper Martini
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz. Ketel One Vodka
- ½ oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- ¼ oz. French white wine aperitif
- 1 bar spoon or teaspoon lychee liqueur
- 1 bar spoon or teaspoon butterfly pea tea
Glassware: Martini Glass
Method: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lychee.
