A Sure-Fire Aphrodisiac
Samba Room Doesn’t Miss a Beat with Newly Designed Beverage Program

Bossa Nova beats permeate the lively atmosphere at Samba Room in Orlando, Fla. Boasting diverse sounds from Cuba, Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the Caribbean islands, this sensual white-linen café captures the true essence of Latin America. Conga drums stir the Latin rhythms that fill the atmosphere, while e-Brands Restaurants Beverage Director Michael Bombard’s various tantalizing beverage concoctions to stir bar conversations. Featuring Latin cuisine paired with a newly focused beverage program, Samba Room truly stands out as a trendy, Latinbar of choice for locals and visitors alike.

Libations of Love
The new beverage program puts a unique twist on signature cocktails and wine choices.Bombard has developed a fun aphrodisiac- themed cocktail menu that includes signature Mojitos, Brazilian Caipirinhas, SambaTinis and specialty frozen cocktails. Intriguing aphrodisiac descriptions are included for several stimulating cocktails on the menu. The newest SambaTini additions include The Libido, with Grey Goose citrus-infused vodka, basil, raw red bell pepper and lemon juice; and Shake Your Mojo, with Bacardi Limón rum, Zen green tea liqueur and ginger, mixed with lemon juice and served with a rim of sweet honey. “The basil in the libido was used by Romans to symbolize love,” Bombard explains. “Greeks also used it to ease nervous tension and headaches. Overall, it is known to boost fertility, not to mention produce a general sense of well being for body and mind. We understand that guests are starting to expect more when ordering a drink, which is why we have created this unique menu for guests to really have fun with.” Traditional Latin beverages that remain favorites among locals include Brazilian Caipirinhas and refreshing Mojitos. The Samba Room Caipirinhas are prepared with Leblon Cachaça. For those true Mojito lovers, guests can enjoy a pitcher of the original flavors with Bacardi Superior, fresh mint and freshly squeezed lime juice. Other fruit-infused Mojitos include mango, pineapple, raspberry and coconut flavors.

The Wine List
Aphrodisiac-inspired specials aren’t the only beverages stimulating conversation and sales. The extensive international wine list offers more than 70 selections, 25 of which are available by the glass. The exclusive 2-part list features global wines. “The wine list is my favorite part of this beverage program,” Bombard says. “Our wine list is approachable for novice wine drinkers, but also exciting for those avid wine connoisseurs.” In order to introduce unique Latin wines to guests, Samba Room offers wine flights with 2-ounce samples boasting names of famous Latin dances including The Fandango, The Bolero and The Cha- Cha. Lesser-known grape descriptions are available with a percentage-based varietal breakdown of each wine. The newly designed beverage program complements the robust flavors of the Latin cuisine prepared at Samba Room. This sexy, casual dining restaurant has become a destination where guests can experience the romance of Latin flavors in food and drink. e-Brands Restaurants LLC, based in Orlando, Fla., is a rapidly-growing, multi-concept restaurant group with 16 restaurants in six states. e-Brands Restaurants’ concepts include Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar, Samba Room, David Burke Las Vegas, Taqueria Cañonita, Cañonita Express and AquaKnox. With headquarters located in Orlando, Fla., e-Brands Restaurants has operations in Orlando, Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Houston, Denver, Rockville, Naperville and now Atlanta.