The original Bloody Mary was perfected at The St. Regis New York's famous King Cole Bar by barman Fernand Petiot in 1934 and remains our signature cocktail.
Each hotels and resorts in the St. Regis portfolio has crafted its own unique, locally inspired interpretation of the brand's signature cocktail.
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort interpreted La Belle Creole Mary. Inspired by the warm currents of the Indian Ocean, La Belle Creole Mary is an interpretation of the traditions of the tropical paradise. Signature touches such as plantation rum and aloe vera juice evoke inspired memories of this extraordinary destination.
Dating back to the battles of Napoleon Bonaparte, who famously opened champagne with his saber in both victory and defeat, the art of sabrage has become a signature ceremony in our Evening Rituals series. St. Regis performs this traditional ceremony at sunset to celebrate.
"Champagne: in victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it."
—NAPOLEON
As the sun slips down the horizon to celebrate an evening, book your desired champagne bottle and your Butler will assist you for a celebratory champagne sabering moment.
A sunset lounge is also available with a special priced champagne menu on the beach at The Boathouse Bar from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.
Afternoon tea is said to have been introduced in the mid -1800s by the Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed gathering friends over a cup of tea and a slice of bread and butter to stave off hunger between lunch and dinner. These occasions became a favorite pastime of many luminaries, including ‘The' Mrs. Astor (mother of the founder of The St. Regis New York), who adopted the tradition at The St. Regis New York. For her, afternoon tea was a joyful occasion and an opportunity to host gatherings with close friends as a prelude to her grand galas.
Today, Time for Tea remains a quintessential St. Regis tradition, offering guests an impeccable selection of fine teas and refreshments in an inviting and intimate setting. The ritual is tailored to reflect the distinctive location and clientele of each St. Regis address.