(Contributed Photo - Grace Vanderbilt)

The garden terrace at Newport’s Grace Vanderbilt hotel has received a makeover just in time for winter, emerging as the new Cozy Cocktail Den.

Guests to the all-new Cozy Cocktail Den can experience a warm haven offering delicious, hand-crafted cocktails and over-the-top s’mores setup to enjoy beneath the warmth of overhead heaters, Grace- branded wool blankets, while kicking up their feet in front of the courtyard’s mesmerizing focal point: the communal fire pit.

(Contributed Photo – Grace Vanderbilt)
(Contributed Photo – Grace Vanderbilt)

Every evening from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, guests will imbibe in a robust cocktail experience from Grace Vanderbilt’s innovative mixologist, Christina Mercado, whose expertise and talent in revamping classic cocktails is nationally-recognized.

Guests can expect Instagram worthy creations such as Spiced Egg Nog that pairs perfectly with a classic, slow-roasted s’more sandwich.

Originally built for the Vanderbilt family in 1909, Grace Vanderbilt offers an idyllic retreat in the middle of town, with luxury rooms and suites, a lavish spa, signature restaurants, and a five-star coastline cocktail menu with a splash of vintage glamour. For more information on Grace Vanderbilt, visit Grace Vanderbilt.

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