oneworld, world’s leading airline alliance says it has partnered with “The Connaught in London by serving up a new, signature cocktail to mark its 25th anniversary.” According to the alliance: “The tasty new tipple – called ‘The 25’ – was poured for the first time inside the Soho Lounge, part of the American Airlines and British Airways Joint Premium Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is available for oneworld Emerald and First Class customers travelling on oneworld member airlines.”
‘The 25’ cocktail which was created especially for “oneworld’s 25th anniversary by Ago Perrone, the world-renowned Director of Mixology at The Connaught Bar in Mayfair, London” is a subtle blend of London Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Bitter, Mezcal, and a unique oneworld and The Connaught Orange Grove essential oil.
Also unveiled was a specially curated refreshing mocktail version of ‘The 25’, blending faraway allures and surprising flavours, thanks to a mix of non-alcoholic London Dry Gin, Cranberry Juice, Mediterranean Tonic, and the unique oneworld and The Connaught Orange Grove essential oil.
To kick off the launch of the first oneworld signature cocktail and mocktail, oneworld says it will also “release a special digital edition of a collection of oneworld member airlines’ signature cocktails and mocktails, from around the world,” for customers to enjoy and take part in the alliance’s 25th birthday celebrations.
Nat Pieper, oneworld CEO, said: “We believe ‘The 25’ captures the spirit of adventure which has defined oneworld’s impressive growth over the last quarter of a century. We’re excited about celebrating in style with our loyal customers in our branded oneworld and First Class lounges around the world.”
The world-renowned Director of Mixology at The Connaught Bar Ago Perrone said: “It was important to create a cocktail which caught the essence of travel and blended with the personality of the oneworld alliance passengers.”
2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the oneworld alliance, founded in 1999 by American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas.
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