5 Things We Discovered at Apartment 47 in Vegas

By Lauren Stone By Lauren Stone | July 16, 2024 | Food & Drink, Sponsored Post,

Guests were transported to Germany’s Black Forest as they weaved through the mystical story of Monkey 47 Schwarzwald dry gin at Nowhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Read on to catch a glimpse of the magic.

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Maxime Lecocq, Pernod Ricard Prestige Sales Manager welcomes guests to Apartment 47.

In the mystical depths of Germany's enchanting Black Forest, where ancient tales, marvelous mountains and luxurious offerings collide, lies the magical realm of Monkey 47 Schwarzwald dry gin. Born from the alchemy of tradition and innovation, this elegant gin is a symphony of 47 handpicked botanicals, such as the lingonberry—a Black Forest staple. The Black Forest, or Schwarzwald in German, is home to over a third of these essential ingredients, including natural spring water and particularly aromatic berry and fruit varieties. Along with the iconic dry gin distillery, dubbed “The Wild Monkey,” the Black Forest is also known for its sumptuous spas, Michelin-starred restaurants and opulent cuckoo clocks—crafted in the region since the 1700s. Each sip of a Monkey 47 cocktail invites drinks connoisseurs to explore the history, allure and magic of their 47 carefully selected botanicals.

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Monkey 47 Schwarzwald dry gin is crafted in Germany’s Black Forest. Photo courtesy of Monkey 47.

Partnering with Modern Luxury, Monkey 47 is inviting select cities across the nation to step into its lavish world—"Das Wunderzimmer" (The Wonder Room) in Apartment 47—where the enigmatic beauty of the Black Forest meets the elegance of contemporary mixology to forge an enthralling night of discovery. Read on to embark on a journey through time and taste, where each bespoke Monkey 47 cocktail is a sip of magic from the heart of the Black Forest.

What We Tasted

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Nowhere’s signature Monkey 47 cocktail, Monty & Max, was delivered perfectly chilled from the Monkey Maschine.

Created by mixologist ​​Juyoung Kang, Nowhere’s Apartment 47 signature cocktail, "Monty & Max,” is made with Monkey 47 Dry Gin, Tempus Fugit Kina L'aero D'or, Supasawa, Orgeat syrup, Herb Saint and Water. The Monty & Max journey begins with finding balance in complexity. Monkey 47 goes through quite the journey when sourcing, foraging and making this gin. From an array of flowers to herbs and spices, Mother Nature grew an impressive garden in the Black Forest. This cocktail is an ode to how Monkey 47 arrived in the Blak Forest, a land lush with juniper, zesty citrus, exotic spices, and fresh and dried herbs.

What We Heard

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Hailing from Berlin, AMBERLUX lit up the room at Nowhere inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

As we sipped, we listened to the magical musical makings of Amberlux, a live DJ who embodies the essence of Das Wunderzimmer in Apartment 47. Born and raised in Germany, Amberlux spent his summers in Schwarzwald, exactly where every handcrafted drop of Monkey 47 Schwarzwald dry gin is made. Bringing that Black Forest essence to Apartment 47 in Las Vegas, Amberlux transforms the unique story of the city into vibrant, live sets. Want to experience it for yourself? Visit the Apartment 47 x Amberlux website to download the live set from Nowhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

What We Saw

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Monkey 47’s Schwarzwald Scarf Stylist individually styled guests in bespoke pink silk scarves created solely for Las Vegas tastemakers in attendance.

Characters from the Black Forest guided us through Nowhere to explore the mystical world of Apartment 47. Upon entering, we watched as an artist meticulously customized the Monkey 47 Book of Spirits for guests to take home; then, a Schwarzwald Scarf Stylist styled us with tropical, monkey-adorned pink silk neck scarves, reminiscent of the Black Forest botanicals present in the gin. Finally, we arrived at the Monkey Maschine, a cocktail machine resembling an old-school buggy, where we got to taste the custom-crafted Monty & Max cocktail.

What We’ll Be Drinking All Summer

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The botanical bar served up three different cocktails highlighting different groupings of Monkey 47’s botanicals.

At the Botanical Bar, we found our perfect summer cocktail inspiration. Crafted by Julian Langestraat, Monkey 47's Global Brand Ambassador, each cocktail highlights a different grouping of Monkey 47’s 47 botanicals. The Black Forest Fizz cocktail spotlights the gin’s floral botanicals — lavender, wild honeysuckle and the blossoms of Black Forest Acacias, and imported North America Monarda didyma. Made with lemon juice, lavender syrup, soda water and Monkey 47, this cocktail is approachable enough to recreate at home. To bring that Black Forest essence to your own party, be sure to garnish this cocktail with a lavender sprig.

What We Felt

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Guests spin the Wheel-o-Wunder to select their next Monkey 47 cocktail.

Between mingling, visiting the Schwarzwald Scarf Stylist, enjoying Amberlux’s set and sipping Monkey 47 cocktails, it’s safe to say guests were enchanted by Apartment 47. “When I stepped into the Monkey 47 event, I instantly forgot that I was in Las Vegas,” said Modern Luxury guest, Laura Levin. “The incredible music, the stunning décor and, of course, the cocktails transported me back to The Black Forest of Germany, which I visited years ago!”

While you might not have experienced the real Apartment 47 at Nowhere, you, too, can summon the magical realm of Monkey 47 in your own home. Recreate one of the event’s signature cocktails, access Amberlux’s playlist and watch your space (and tastebuds) transform.



Photography by: Courtesy of Ray Alamo