When your wanderlust kicks in but there’s no time to travel, you need a quick fix from the comfort of home. Try these ten simple, savvy do-it-yourself cocktail recipes from some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts. Each one takes you on a summer vacation to an incredible destination with every sip.
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The perfect fix for the long sun-filled days of summer, The Last of the Palomas from The Sun Siyam Iru Fishi resort in the Maldives is a good way to feel like you’ve discovered your own island.
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RECIPE
Fill a glass with ice, then pour in the Mezcal and pink grapefruit juice. Add a pinch of salt and two dashes of grapefruit bitters for an extra burst of flavor. Next, pour in the sweet and sour mix, followed by a generous splash of grapefruit soda in a moistened glass sprinkled with salt. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Finally, garnish with a slice of grapefruit or a sprig of fresh mint, if desired. Sip and savor the delightful balance of smoky Mezcal, zesty grapefruit, and fizzy soda in this tantalizing cocktail.
As Bermuda’s national drink, the Dark ‘n Stormy, the Rosewood Bermuda’s renditionis a leading competitor among the island’s crowded Dark ‘n Stormy tastemakers. The charm and refinement of the Rosewood Bermuda is apparent in the hotel’s twist on the island’s most popular drink.
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RECIPE
Using a highball glass filled with ice, pour in the ginger beer and add the lime juice to taste. Slowly pour the rum to float over the ginger beer. Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy.
Feel the luxurious island living by the Arabian Gulf with the Deep Purple from the Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah hotel in the UAE. Your spectacular summer adventure just got better.
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RECIPE
In a shaker, muddle the blackberries with lime juice, followed by a dry shake. Add the pisco and egg whites, add ice and shake again. Strain and serve in a coupe cocktail glass, adding dried rose buds for garnish.
Here’s a wonderfully fun and simple mocktail from Orafo, the California Italian-inspired restaurant that opened this past February at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero.
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RECIPE
Muddle raspberries and mint. Add all ingredients except sparkling wine. Shake well. Strain and serve over ice. Top with sparkling wine if desired.
For the completely unplugged feeling, this hibiscus-inspired cocktail from Turneffe Island Resort in Belize hits all the necessary notes. The Hibiscus Punch is typically made with hibiscus grown on Turneffe’s 14-acre private island. The resort has provided a simple recipe for those of us who can access
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Labor Day is right around the corner, and what better way is there to kiss summer goodbye than with one last adventure? Right now, a handful of travel companies are coming in clutch with late summer deals, while others are looking ahead to fall, winter, and beyond to make sure you have something to look forward to when the temperatures start dropping.
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Summer brings new perks and amenities to many top hotels and brands around the world. Dozens of new hotels and resorts are opening for the first time this season, but others are adding new features and renovations that repeat guests will be eager to see. From do-it-yourself goodies to eco-friendly changes, here is some of the latest news from the hospitality industry and properties around the world.
Looking for a new museum to add to your travel to-do list? TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) has released the Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Museums of 2018, including the top 10 worldwide and the top 10 in the United States, with some surprising frontrunners. The findings also highlight bookable ways to see each winner—think VIP tours and scavenger hunts—with some offering the added perk of allowing you to skip the lines to get in.
We all know that air travel isn’t great for the environment, but a new study has found that tourism is four times worse for the environment than previously thought. The alarming research conducted by University of Sydney researchers and published in the journal Nature Climate Change found that the tourism industry (including direct sources like flights and indirect sources such as souvenir manufacturing) is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse emissions, which is four times higher than scientists had previously estimated.
Whether you’re arriving at an airport for the first time or at one that’s familiar, you may not know the lowest-cost way to get to your in-town destination. Even if you thought you knew, developments in ride-sharing regulations can change your best airport transportation options quickly, and without announcement.
Summer, also known as high season for travel, is almost here. And according to AAA just about everyone is poised to hit the road. The organization predicts two-thirds of what it categorizes as “leisure travelers” plan to take vacations this summer, meaning millions of Americans will be hitting the road.