Sunday, April 24th, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
at Las Ramblas

Join us for an elaborate Easter Brunch that will include a
decadent assortment of breakfast and lunch items,
sangria & mimosas and a visit by the Easter Bunny.
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Adults are $37.95
Children 7-16 $15.95
Children 6 & Under Eat FREE off the Kids Menu.
Plus tax and gratuity.

Reservations are filling up fast!
BOOK A TABLE ONLINE NOW
Or call Las Ramblas at 210.298.8040

Well, here at Hotel Contessa it’s been a crazy past couple of weeks…

Cork Bar Wins Top Awards at 2011 San Antonio River Foundation Rivertini Pour-off

Daniel Quiroz and Jose Solis represented the Cork Bar team as they squared off at Brasserie Pavil and competed against top city bartenders and mixologists.

The Cork Bar humbly accepted the 2011 Rivertini Pour-off Champion and 2011 Rivertini Décor Awards. Their winning martini was a peach and citrus purée with cinnamon serrano simple syrup and grey goose vodka.

Las Ramblas, Cork Bar, and Hotel Contessa Take-Two at the “Best of Downtown”

Hotel Contessa wins the Downtown Alliance’s “Best of Awards” for Best Hotel Restaurant – Las Ramblas and Cork Bar and for Best Place for a Downtown Wedding at Hotel Contessa and Marriage Island.

Congratulations to everyone!

The "Hepburn"

Ingredients:

2 oz Hendricks Gin
1/8 oz Canton Ginger Liqour
1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Strawberry/ Rosemary Infused Simple Syrup

Directions:

Mix ingredients, Served in Chilled Coupe

Garnish Rosemary Sprig with Lemon Zest Twist

SEPTEMBER 9TH, 5:30 – 730 PM

$10 Cover includes Valet and Specialty Cocktail

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• Receive a 25% Discount on Dining at Las Ramblas the Night of
Sips & Salsa (valid that night only)
• Enjoy Happy Hour Prices on Drinks and Tapas until 7pm
• Salsa and Latin Jazz Music
• Salsa Instructors and Dancers from Semenya Ballroom
• September Specialty Drink & Salsa
• “Melon Pear Mojitos”
• “Mango Salsa” (with chips) – Complimentary

Enter to Win a VIP Office Party

• Register with Business Card to Win a VIP Office Party for your
company at an Upcoming Sips and Salsa
• Office Party Includes: Free VIP Room for Your Office Party,
Private Bartender, and 50% Off Full Tapas Menu.

RSVP on Facebook

Leacy Leach walks us through the steps of making a Strawberry ‘Tini. A fun drink to unwind with and to start off your night. The Cork Bar is located in the Riverwalk level of the Hotel Contessa.

Currently, the Cork Bar has a Happy Hour called “Sangria Alegre” from 4-7pm and a Reverse Happy Hour from 10-11pm.

If you’re in downtown San Antonio on the Riverwalk, stop by the Cork Bar and say hi to Leacy. She makes great cocktails!

Lady in Red Martini - Recipe by Daniel Quiroz of The Cork Bar, Hotel Contessa

This month as a special treat, we’ve devised a spectacular uplifting drink that is ideal for the Holiday season. The uniquely named “Lady in Red Martini” was concocted by The Cork Bar’s Bartender, Daniel Quiroz.

If you’re more in the mood to relax in an ambient setting juxtaposed against the River Walk, we suggest joining Daniel Quiroz at The Cork Bar for one of his signature creations!

Be sure to keep tabs on Daniel Quiroz at The Cork Bar at the Hotel Contessa in downtown San Antonio on the Riverwalk!

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz Vodka
1 oz Cointreau
3/4 oz Cranberry Juice
1/4 oz Lime Juice
1/4 oz Simple Syrup

Directions

Fill pint glass with ice, add all ingredients to martini shaker.
Shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes.
Strain into chilled martini glass.
Garnish with blood orange wheel.