ATLANTA, Ga.—June 16, 2009—Three important works of art, viewed by guests immediately upon arrival, are so integral to the transformational redesign of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta that the hotel’s mixologists created signature cocktails to commemorate the works. The art cocktails offered daily in Lumen, the hotel’s new lobby bar, are:

“Seas of Europa”
Named after the magnificent installation at the Peachtree Street entrance foyer by R. John Ichter, (Seas of Europa, mixed media on canvas, 144 x 102 inches), the “Seas of Europa” cocktail is served in a specialty martini glass acquired specifically for Lumen. Created with Stoli Straw-berry Vodka, watermelon pucker, a dash of strawberry puree and a splash of Cointreau poured over watermelon, Blue Curacao and sour apple pucker pearls, the cocktail is a whimsical representation of Mr. Ichter’s breathtaking work.

“Evening Bonfire”
Clem Bedwell’s dramatic work, (Lakeshore, Evening Bonfire, acrylic on canvas, 45 x 43 inches), may be viewed in The Lobby above a large-scale Chippendale Mahogany sideboard refinished in a hand-applied gilded platinum tone. “Evening Bonfire” is made with Absolut Kurant Vodka, Limocello, and Blue Curacao, served in a martini glass embellished with blueberry and mango puree, mimicking the extraordinary paint strokes and deep, rich tones of Mr. Bedwells’ inspiring canvas.

“Sky Canvas”
Simply splendid, Jen Bradley’s creation (Toile de Ciel, oil on canvas, 72 x 120 inches) is the centerpiece of a vivid vignette, installed above modern interpretations of traditional wing chairs in ivory, textured fabric with metallic threads. The fuchsia-toned “Sky Canvas” cocktail features Pomegranate Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, a splash of pomegranate syrup and a garnish of raspberry puree and orange coil—our mixologist’s liquid adaptation of Ms. Bradley’s beautiful painting.

Downtown’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta is a luxurious oasis in the heart of the city featuring new transitional interior design with a splash of glamour. The hotel is surrounded by the state’s centers of law, finance and government, and minutes from the Georgia Aquarium and sports events at Philips Arena, Turner Stadium and the Georgia Dome. For information and reservations, please call 1 (800) 241-3333, the hotel at (404) 659-0400, a travel professional or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/atlanta.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 72 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Dove Mountain, Arizona; and Lake Tahoe, California. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.

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