For the 2023 Tony Awards, which recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre, Zacapa is teaming up with luxury brand Baccarat to create a VIP Speakeasy lounge for the stars of the show. It will feature special cocktails created just for the event using Zacapa XO rum. It is named the Zacapa XO x Baccarat Speakeasy.
But that’s not all, for 21-and-over fans of Broadway can win a chance to receive tickets to the Broadway play Fat Ham. Produced by Emmy Award-winning and Tony-nominated actor Colman Domingo, the bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet has earned five Tony nominations. Winners receive tickets to the show and Zacapa Rum and Baccarat will host sweepstakes winners for an exceptional evening of pre-show cocktails and dinner in New York City.
To enter, go to Instagram @ZacapaRumUSA and @Baccarat, along with recipes and tips for recreating the Zacapa Rum x Baccarat Tony Awards Cocktails at home on Tonys night.
The Tony Awards are scheduled for June 11. After 75 years at New York’s Theater District, the 2023 show will take place at iconic United Palace in Washington Heights.
At the lounge, Zacapa Rum will be working with Master Mixologist Lynnette Marrero and talented local mixologists to craft cocktails inspired by the culture and community of Washington Heights. Broadway performers will have a choice of two original cocktails featuring Zacapa XO, crafted à la minute and presented in delicate crystal.
Zacapa will have even more cocktails at the after-party. They are:
- XO on a Cloud – A decadent serve combing Zacapa XO, Guatemalan Cold Brew, Pimento Bitters, and Spiced Cacao Simple Syrup, topped with a whisper of smoke
- Zacapa Gold Fashioned – A tropical take on an Old Fashioned using Zacapa XO, Cinnamon Infused Agave Syrup, Banana Liqueur, and Mole Bitters, garnished a gold gilded banana leaf
- Zacapa Piraguas – A twist on a Piragua – shaved ice topped with Zacapa No. 23 and a choice of three refreshing flavors – coconut, passion fruit, or pineapple
- Palace Sparkler – A bracing, effervescent offering made with Zacapa No. 23, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Aromatic Bitters, and topped with Champagne
- Showstopper– An herbaceous classic featuring Zacapa No. 23 with Oloroso Sherry, Simple Syrup, Yellow Chartreuse, aperitivo, and lemon juice
“Community is the lifeforce of Zacapa Rum and as a brand we’re focused on uplifting those who make our product possible,” says Sam Salameh, Vice President Breakout Growth Brands, Diageo. “Our rum is made in the heart of Guatemala and forged by the local community, where we regularly employ 700 female artisans to provide viable pathways towards economic growth.
“And, like Baccarat, we place the highest emphasis on craftsmanship and attention to detail. We’re proud to partner with like-minded organizations like Baccarat and the Tonys to celebrate the craft and incredible community that is Broadway in such a cultural cornerstone as Washington Heights.”
Adam Banfield, President and CEO of Baccarat North America, said, “at Baccarat, we partner only with the best, and we pride ourselves on our pioneering spirit and our ability to bring light and joy to any occasion. Our partnership with Zacapa in support of the 2023 Tony Awards will honor the spirit of Washington Heights, the city of New York, and the timeless nature of Broadway and the craft of stage acting – bringing them together with all that Baccarat represents, to elevate each moment into one of celebration.”
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