Haute Scene, News | October 15, 2024

Haute Living Celebrates The Launch Of Lennox Lewis’s Champions Limited Edition Rocavaka At Le Bar Penelope In ...

Haute Scene, News | October 15, 2024

Haute Living hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the launch of Lennox Lewis’s Champions Limited Edition Rocavaka at the elegant Le Bar Penelope in New York City on October 13.

Lennox Lewis

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The intimate gathering brought together notable guests for an evening of bespoke cocktails and stories shared by boxing legend Lennox Lewis himself in the glamorous space of Le Bar Penelope showcasing old-world charm with a dimly lit, sleek ambiance with velvet drapery, plush, sophisticated furniture, life-sized handpainted animal murals, and hand-blown Italian glass.

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Attendees dined on savory bites including lamb chop lollipops, Cantonese egg rolls, and Wagyu ribeye skewers while indulging in curated cocktails, all featuring the smooth and distinctive Rocavaka, the vodka that rocks. Innovative cocktails throughout the evening included the ‘Roca Sucker Punch’ made with Rocavaka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, cherry purée, and prosecco; ‘Roca TKO’ infused with Rocavaka, ginger ale, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters; ‘Roca On The Ropes,’ a classic martini concocted with Rocavaka and garnished with a lemon twist.

Rocavaka cocktails

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Notable attendees included April Donelson, Senior Vice President of Haute Media Group, Gabriel Calatrava, Sophie Sumner, Aoki Lee Simmons, Camilla Olson, Amy Basoa, and more.

April Donelson and Lennox Lewis

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Rocavaka Vodka

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Bob Olsen, Margo Cuker, Connor Appleyard, Sheryl Appleyard, and Randy Appleyard

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David Serwatuk and Brian Schwartz

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Bobby F, Bob Olsen, and Lennox Lewis

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Bob Olsen, Margo Cuker, Connor Appleyard, guest, Sheryl Appleyard, and Randy Appleyard

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Lennox Lewis and guests

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Photo Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

Photo Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

Camilla Olson and guest

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Photo Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

Rocavaka

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Amy Basoa

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April Donelson and Dr. Avaliani

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Stevie Milano and Jen Peters

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Sonali Pai, Lennox Lewis, and Mona Panjwani

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Nicole Gary and Angela Birdman

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Margo Cuker, guest, and Sheryl Appleyard

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Lennox Lewis and guest

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Ma’at and Mocha

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Brian Schwartz and Lennox Lewis

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Photo Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

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