Monarch Rooftop Lounge Opens

Monarch Rooftop Lounge Opens
The interior of Monarch Rooftop Lounge, a 5,000-square-foot lounge that overlooks the Empire State building. (Courtesy of Monarch)
Amelia Pang
8/8/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

NEW YORK—Nightlife impresarios Ric Addison and Stephen Daly have opened the Monarch, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop lounge that looks out at the Empire State Building.

The lounge accommodates more than 300 guests. The drinks menu is developed by leading mixologists from Closing Time Cocktails, Inc.. Cocktails will include:

The Monarch
- Gin
- St. Germain
- Pink grapefruit juice
- Lavender bitters
- Flower garnish

Butterfly Effect
- Reposado tequila
- Jalapeno honey-syrup
- Lemon juice
- Jalapeno slice garnish

Indigo Duskywing Collins:
- Bourbon
- Crème de Mure
- Lemon juice
- Soda
- Blackberry
- Basil garnish

The dessert menu will consist of coffee and hand crafted delectables by Bindi chocolates.

Monarch Rooftop Lounge
960 Sixth Ave., Floor 18
New York City
www.addisongroupnyc.com

Amelia Pang is a New York-based, award-winning journalist. She covers local news and specializes in long-form, narrative writing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and global studies from the New School. Subscribe to her newsletter: http://tinyletter.com/ameliapang