Kansas City, MO – March 25, 2026 – Loews Kansas City Hotel today announces the launch of Alchemy by Loews, a brand-wide beverage program designed to transform traditional cocktail and mocktail service into a transportive moment shaped by creativity and attention to detail. Inspired by botanical apothecaries and the art of intentional craft, Alchemy by Loews introduces thoughtfully composed drinks layered with subtle sensory elements that enhance flavor, mood, and connection, while showcasing the mixology prowess of the Loews beverage team.
Catering to travelers’ increased interest in out-of-the-box food and beverage experiences, Alchemy by Loews embraces a refined approach to multi-dimensional hospitality. The program focuses on intuitive craftsmanship and the idea that how a drink feels on arrival is as important as how it tastes at Loews Kansas City Hotel.
“Alchemy by Loews is about elevating the everyday ritual of enjoying a beverage into something quietly memorable,” said Grant Hewitt, Vice President Beverage,
Loews Hotels & Co. “Every detail, from aroma and temperature to glassware and texture, is considered with intention. The result is an experience that feels personal, artisanal, and deeply rooted in hospitality.”
An Apothecary-Inspired Approach to Modern Mixology: Alchemy by Loews features layered presentations including house-made tinctures, herbal infusions, small-batch mixers, spritzers, and curated bottles that tell a story. Each element is designed to complement – not overpower – the drink’s core flavor profile. At Loews Kansas City Hotel, the program comes to life through select beverages featuring regional ingredients, seasonal botanicals, and destination-driven flavors that reflect the hotel’s surroundings. The New Wave Nectar Tequila Blanco Lyres, house made Pear cinnamon syrup, Agave and Lime. The pear brings a soft, almost floral fruit note to the drink and the cinnamon adds a warming spice. Together they mimic the kind of gentle, restorative blends you would find in an apothecary. To continue the brand’s commitment to offering low and no ABV drinks, this new drink is also a Free Spirited sip.
In addition to this seasonal beverage offering, The Stilwell is welcoming the Spring season with new menu items not to be missed. New offerings include:
- Whipped Goat Cheese: ibis sourdough, caramelized walnuts, grilled peach, bourbon compote
- Grilled Octopus: rouille, fermented pineapple relish, puffed wild rice
- Tuna Niçoise Salad: 63-degree egg, tomato confit, green beans, baby greens, niçoise olives
- Pan Seared Salmon: beluga lentils, salsa Verde, snap peas, fennel, beat
- Black Cod: pistachio crust, preserved cucumber, mussels, fregola sarda
- Lamb Rack: English peas, macadamia herb crumble, potato pave, Albufeira sauce
- Pappardelle: pork ragu, burrata
- Grilled Pork Chop: Kimchi fried rice, pa muchim, pickled daikon
Alchemy by Loews builds on the brand’s reputation for innovative, guest-centered food and beverage programming. As consumer preferences continue to shift toward personalization, craftsmanship, and spirit-free options, the program meets guests where they are, offering elevated experiences that feel intentional, balanced, and distinctly Loews Kansas City Hotel. By focusing on detail and sensory nuance, Alchemy by Loews reinforces the brand’s philosophy that true hospitality lies in the moments guests feel, before they even take a sip. For more information about Loews Kansas City Hotel or to book your upcoming travel, call 1-800-23 LOEWS or visit Loews Hotels online.
About Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel showcases 800 guestrooms, a lobby bar, an on-site restaurant, a grab & go coffee shop, an indoor lap pool, and 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space, which connects directly to the Kansas City Convention Center via a new pedestrian bridge. Conveniently within walking distance to key attractions and other destination landmarks like the Kansas City Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center, KC Streetcar, and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact: Erica Coltun | erica.coltun@loewshotels.com