Design-Inspired Cocktails at The West Hollywood EDITION

In Los Angeles, where outdoor dining is a year-round affair, there’s little that beats a rooftop cocktail above the traffic of Sunset Boulevard. The West Hollywood EDITION makes it even better, with a fresh cocktail program that mixes design, flavor, and atmosphere across three stylish spaces.

A glass of amber-colored liquor with a large ice cube, topped with a piece of nut-studded brittle, viewed from above.

Photo: Betty Yang

With the help of beverage consultant Nils Schabert, the hotel has unveiled three distinct bar concepts – each responding to the mood and materiality of its setting: Interlude at the Lobby Bar, Subtext at their restaurant Ardor, and Alta California & Agave Tradición on The Roof.

A long wooden dining table set with candles and tableware sits under lush green foliage and string lights, with rattan chairs and warm ambient lighting.

Ardor \\\ Photo: Nikolas Koenig

Across 29 cocktails and 7 zero-proof options, the program leans on culinary craft, using milk clarification, sous-vide infusions, foams, and pastry-driven garnishes to heighten the texture and detail of each drink. The menus are broad enough to invite exploration yet restrained enough to avoid menu anxiety. The inclusion of sophisticated non-alcoholic options reflects a generational shift, appealing to the under-30 crowd, who are increasingly deciding where to drink based on the availability of non-alcoholic options.

A hand sprinkles orange garnish onto a glass of dark beverage topped with a thick layer of foam.

Photo: Betty Yang

Arriving at the hotel, guests pass through an idyllic lush green sanctuary away from the buzz of the Strip. Beyond the massive Western Red Cedar doors, a three-story travertine lobby reveals California minimalism at its most composed.

A cocktail in a stemmed glass with a cherry garnish on a metal pick sits on a wooden table next to a white napkin and a chair with a woven back.

Photo: Betty Yang

A piece of dark chocolate with seasoning is held above a glass of red liquid, with a bowl of tortilla chips in the background.

Photo: Betty Yang

The Roof is a study in contrasts with its open-air ease and layered craftsmanship. Bright cobalt textiles and neutral stone tables mirror the two complementary menus, Alta California and Agave Tradición, a nod to Southern California’s dialogue between coastal creativity and Mexican heritage.

A rooftop swimming pool at night, surrounded by lounge chairs and greenery, overlooking a city skyline in the distance.

The Roof \\\ Photo: Nikolas Koenig

“The Roof’s atmosphere felt alive with light and energy,” Schabert says. “The menu evolves with that rhythm, shifting seamlessly into night.”

A glass with a red drink, topped with a large clear ice cube and a single green leaf, viewed from above on a bright blue surface.

Photo: Betty Yang

While on the roof, sip the Penicillin-inspired cocktail. Not only is it bright and floral, but it’s gently smoky hibiscus mezcal float adds both visual contrast and a layered finish.

Modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, neutral-toned walls, contemporary furniture, green accent lighting, and a well-lit bar area in the background.

Lobby Bar \\\ Photo: Nikolas Koenig

For more information on The West Hollywood EDITION, please visit editionhotels.com.

Photography courtesy of The West Hollywood EDITION.

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