From sipping on Piña Coladas in Puerto Rico to choosing between 150 different types of margaritas in Cancun, we transport you to the most idyllic destinations, depending on your cocktail of choice.
Piña Coladas
San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the iconic Caribe Hilton invented the Piña Colada in 1954. The resort’s bartender, Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, created the famed cocktail while attempting to come up with a fun, refreshing, welcome drink for guests. Now, travelers can sip on the popular libation while soaking up the sun at the hotel’s secluded beach, oceanfront swimming pools, and beachside hammocks. Explore with on-site snorkeling and ‘snuba,’ practice your backswing at the Monica Puig tennis center, indulge at the spa, or feast at one of the on-site dining options that include Morton’s Steakhouse. If you’ve had one too many Piña Coladas, the property offers a variety of unique twists on the classic drink, including piña colada-inspired French toast and spa treatments.
Aruba Mule, a Healthy Cocktail
The ‘One Happy Island’ of Aruba, where the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino offers various aloe-infused cocktails, including the Aruba Mule. Aloe is one of Aruba’s biggest exports with 12 vitamins, 35 minerals, 20 amino acids, and many healing qualities. While you’re there, be sure to visit the Aruba Aloe Factory and pick up some additional aloe products! A tropical scene of palapas and sparkling turquoise waters, the Aruba Marriott Resort provides a picture-perfect oasis on Palm Beach. This upscale getaway offers the largest accommodations on the island, nine restaurants and bars, including the toes-in-the-sand restaurant Atardi, and plenty of other amenities for travelers to retreat in paradise. The property and ‘One Happy Island’ offer endless opportunities for every guest’s mood, such as exploring nightlife and shopping, enjoying a refreshing cocktail at the resort’s swim-up bar, seeking adventure through an off-roading excursion to the rugged side of the island, trying their hand at kitesurfing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and more.
Vino Rosso (red wine)
Tuscany, where luxury villa Il Salviatino offers an off-road tour through the vineyards of Chianti aboard a vintage Jeep. The adventure includes stops at the area’s top wineries for a total of 15 wine tastings, complete with an authentic Tuscan lunch. Back on the property, you’ll enjoy all sorts of local reds from La Terrazza, the property’s outdoor terrace, which offers beyond-belief views of its colorful Italian gardens and the Florentine skyline with its iconic Duomo.
Moscow Mules
Grace Bay Beach, where Wymara Resort & Villas’ rosé-themed beach bar, Pink Bar, puts a twist on the classic cocktail with spiced rum. It’s called the Caribbean Mule and will satisfy your tropical beach and Insta-worthy cocktail dreams. For an extra exclusive escape, book one of Wymara’s seven swanky villas, ranging from four to five bedrooms and offering a system of cascading decks that lead to an overwater swim platform with direct access to the protected bright blue waters of Turtle Tail.
Margaritas
Cancun, specifically JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, where 150 different margaritas await at the Lobby Bar. Yes, you read that correctly. Influenced by Mexico’s rich culture, the JW Marriott Cancun – named one top three resorts in eastern Mexico in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards – features 150 different varieties of tequilas, including silver, reposado, and añejo varieties. The menu is broken into Classic, Modern, Fusion, and Exotic, with flavors ranging from a Prosecco Margarita to a Mango-Rita. The 150 Margaritas Menu also incorporates non-traditional elements such as black tea, beetroot, black mole sauce, and Serrano chili peppers. Also awaiting the expansive 447-room property are lush, palm-studded grounds and newly renovated ocean-facing guest rooms, each with graphic aerial artwork, free-standing soaking tubs, and rainfall showers, and photo-worthy views of the Mexican Caribbean. Other amenities available to guests include 10 international specialty restaurants, a world-class Mayan-inspired spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, and two freeform pools.
Cocktails with Blue Curaçao Liqueur
Curaçao, otherwise known as the “C” of the ABC Islands. This infamous alcohol adds fun colors and vibrant tastes to tropical cocktails. While many imitations exist, the genuine/original version is exclusively distilled and bottled at Landhuis Chobolobo, a historic estate on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. The refreshing, bright blue liqueur is crafted from the Laraha oranges’ dried peels and blended with eight secret spices. Guests interested in Curaçao’s other blues will love the electric blue waters at the island’s 35 cove-like beaches, the blue houses in downtown Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the live blues music often heard throughout the trendy area of Pietermaai. Paired with the island’s diverse heritage, arid landscape, and distinct European architecture, Curaçao remains a hidden gem in the Caribbean.
Martinis
Hotel Ranga, a lux lodge set in the secluded countryside of the South Coast of Iceland. While the land of fire and ice is famous for its magical Northern Lights in the winter, it’s also known for its Midnight Sun in the summer, a natural phenomenon that brightens up the atmosphere for about 24 hours. Whatever the season, following a long day of chasing waterfalls, riding Icelandic horses, or traversing ice caves with a fruit-forward Midnight Sun Martini at the bar at Hotel Ranga. Or opt for an extra shot in your Ranga Espresso Martini so that you can stay up late with the sun or to catch an appearance of the Aurora Borealis (don’t worry, the hotel offers Northern Lights wake-up calls). Hotel Ranga offers a front seat to the big show in the sky and is centrally located to explore Iceland’s surrounding natural beauty. After a long day, there’s no place better to relax with a drink in hand than in one of Hotel Rangá’s continent-themed suites, outdoor, geo-thermal heated hot tubs, or with a stellar stargazing session with a resident astronomer at the property’s on-site, hi-tech observatory complete with a roll-off roof.
All the Rum
Situated on the white sand beach of Negril, Jamaica, Hedonism II, wrapped in what appears to be the world’s most iconic clothing-optional resort, is an unsuspecting, life-changing getaway. Famous for its strict judgment-free zone, this adults-only, all-inclusive beachfront property for those looking to escape society’s standards and create their own uninhibited experiences – while sipping on delicious cocktails. The Rum Swizzle, a Hedo favorite, dates back to the mid-18th century and is known for making guests’ swizzle’ out of their clothes after a few.
Mango Madness Cocktail…Anything with seasonal fruit
St. Lucia’s stunning Jade Mountain resort features mango trees on the property. It hosts an annual Mango Madness Festival each June where guests can participate in mango dinners, mixology lessons, and farm tours, and more. The property also created a signature Mango Madness cocktail in honor of this seasonal summer favorite. From the resort’s architecture, the open-walled sanctuaries with unobstructed views of the Pitons, to locally sourcing their food from their private, organic farm, Jade Mountain completely immerses its guest into St. Lucia’s environment in every way it can.
Aperol Spritz
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, where the brand-new Hyatt Centric Las Olas just opened inside the city’s tallest skyscraper. The 238-room property features a sophisticated yet laid-back ambiance with proximity to the area’s beaches, local art museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. Paying homage to Lauderdale’s local yachting culture, the property’s Harborwood Urban Kitchen & Bar features doors that open right onto bustling Las Olas Boulevard. Order a Set Sail Spritz with St-Germain and hints of lemon, and you’ll feel like you’ve just embarked on an adventure at sea while taking advantage of some of the area’s best people-watching.
Bourbon
North Georgia, darlin’! Here, the 3,000-acre resort meets playground, Barnsley Resort, offers ladies the “Aim High” package — one of the inclusions being a bourbon tasting flight at its newly renovated restaurant, Woodlands Grill. It’s only appropriate for a resort with its own Woodford Reserve Blend and the perfect way to unwind after a day of outdoor adventures. The package includes an expert-led clay shooting lesson at the resort’s Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company, as well as luxury cottage accommodations.
