6 Exotic and Refreshing Luxury Resort Cocktails
You’ll Relish at Home and on Vacay
By Leslie E. Royal
It’s summertime and you will surely desire refreshingly delightful cocktails. While at home, it would be especially nice to sip and savor a delicious mixed drink. As such, Travel Bags with Annita Guest Contributor, Leslie E. Royal, asked six internationally renowned, luxury properties and their exceptional mixologists to share EXCLUSIVE recipes just for our readers. They kindly obliged. If you haven’t planned your 2019 vacation as of yet, consider one of these stunning island resorts or magnificent hotels in the city. And once you arrive, drop by the beautiful property’s trendy bar or chic restaurant, meet the mixologist below, and order one of their signature blends. Cheers!
The Vanity 6
The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Sarasota, Florida
https://www.thesarasotamodern.com/
Resort Overview: Featuring three pools, a full-service restaurant called Rudolph’s, fabulous suites with outdoor claw foot tubs on the balconies, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, the 89-room luxury boutique hotel offers minimalist design and artistic flair.
Mixologist: Eli Jacob Clark-Kramer creates tantalizing craft cocktails with unique inspirations. Infusing everything in house, his cocktail, called The Vanity 6, is named for a girl group that Prince founded in the 80’s. The spiciness epitomizes lead singer and Prince protégé, Vanity
The Recipe
2 oz tequila infused with grilled pineapple, jalapeño, mango and turmeric
.5 oz lime juice
.5 oz agave syrup
.5 oz ginger beer
Method: Peel one ripe pineapple, then slice into medium pieces. Caramelize the pineapple by grilling each side until lightly charred and golden brown, but make sure not to burn them. While the pineapple cools, thinly slice two fresh, spicy jalapeños. Peel three medium size roots of turmeric with the back of a spoon or a dull knife. Fresh turmeric can be substituted for 1 tablespoon turmeric powder. Cut one large mango into cubes. Blend the pineapple, turmeric and mango. add the jalapeño and divide into two large gallon plastic ziplock bags. Pour a half for the infusion to cool, and then strain the tequila out. Shake 2 oz of the infused tequila with .5 oz fresh lime juice and .5 oz agave syrup. Add .5 oz spicy ginger beer and strain over fresh ice, top with dehydrated lime and jalapeño garnish.
‘Olena in Paradise
The Lodge at Kukui’ula, A Destination Hotel, Kaui’I, Hawaii
https://www.lodgeatkukuiula.com/
Resort Overview: A part of a group of more than 40 luxury properties throughout North America, The Lodge at Kukui’ula features three groups of vacation homes including Club Bungalows, Club Cottages, and Club Villas with multi-bedrooms, guest cottages and a private pool. Destination hotels are presenting summer-inspired nootropic brunch cocktails across its properties. Nootropics are ingredients that serve as memory enhancers and improve brain function. Popular nootropic foods are eggs, blueberries, dark chocolate, coffee, dark leafy greens, turmeric, fatty fish and more.
Mixologist: Jennifer Bryant
The Recipe
1.5 oz Sunshine Shot (3 parts Ginger, 2 Parts Turmeric, 1 Part Lemon Juice)
3/4 oz Kukui’ula Honey Syrup (equal parts Water and House-Farmed Honey)
2 Farm Sage Leaves
1.5 oz Uncle Vals Botanical Gin
A tiny pinch of House smoked Hawaiian Chili Pepper Powder
Method: Build in a shaker. Shake and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with Floating Borage Flower.
Blood Orange Paloma
One Ocean Resort & Spa, Atlantic Beach, Florida
https://www.oneoceanresort.com/
Resort Overview: One Ocean Resort & Spa, prominently sited on Atlantic Beach, is an artfully inspired, boutique resort. Featuring 193 ocean view rooms, guests enjoy the personal attention of a docents who serve asa private concierge for one’s individual needs. The signature restaurant, Azurea, serves fine wine and has a great seasonal menu with eclectic coastal cuisine.
Mixologist: Danny Welsh has honed his craft and passion over the last 3 ½ years. He specializes in creating craft cocktails using fresh, seasonal and indigenous ingredients while utilizing his favored premium spirits and liqueurs such as bourbon, rum, and gin.
The Recipe
1.5 ox Casa Noble Crystal Tequila
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz House Made Cinnamon Syrup
2 ox Blood Orange San Pellegrino
Method: Combine tequila, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup in a mixing glass with ice, shake and strain over fresh ice; Top with Blood Orange San Pellegrino; Garnish with toasted cinnamon stick and dehydrated blood orange wheel.
Vortex Therapy
L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel, Sedona, Arizona
Resort Overview: Nestled in Sedona’s Red Rock country and on the banks of Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona is a notable resort and spa. It features 62 luxury cottages and 21 lodge-style guest rooms. While some offer panoramic views of the Red Rock vistas, others weave throughout the property’s landscape of flowers, natural foliage, and fruit-filled trees. As with Destination’s other 40 upscale properties, it offers summer-inspired nootropic brunch cocktails.
Mixologist: Courtesy of Beverage Director Ardi Dulaku
The Recipe
2 oz Tumeric-Infused Tito’s
1 oz Passionfruit
.5 oz Inner Peace Flower Elixir
.5 oz Agave
.75 oz Lemon Juice
Method: Shake and strain into a Collins glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Espanto Wave
Cayo Espanto, San Pedro, Belize
Resort Overview: A luxurious private island resort, Cayo Espanto is located off the coast of Belize. Just three short miles from San Pedro, the world class property has private beaches, seaside activities, and spa services available in the private villas. Guests can explore the world’s largest barrier-reef system and the five Mayan ruins on the mainland.
Mixologist: Chef Patrick
The Recipe
1 ounce of Captain Morgan Rum
0.5 ounce of Blue Curacao Liquor
0.3 ounce of Amaretto
0.5 ounce of Triple Sec
1 ounce of Pineapple squash
1 ounce of Lime juice
1 tablespoon of Sugar
Ice cubs
Method: Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth and frozen.
Blueberry Mezcalita
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Q.R., Mexico
https://grandresidencesrivieracancun.com/
The Resort Overview: Featuring spacious suites, premium transportation, gourmet meals and exclusive onsite amenities and activities, this all-inclusive property impresses guests from ages 2 to 92. Delight in the cuisine from any of the resorts’ three restaurants as well as taking part in tennis, cooking sessions, spa treatments and Zumba lessons.
Mixologist: Courtesy of Chef Rafael Borbolla
Recipe
2 Oz. Mezcal
2 Oz. Cranberry juice
2 Oz. Sprite
1/4 cup of blueberries
2 slices of green lime
4 Mint leaves
6 cubes of ice
1 sprint of mint for garnish
1 blackberry for garnish
Method: In a glass add the green lime, blueberries and the mint leaves. With a pestle for cocktails, macerate until the juices are released and well mixed. Add the ice cubes, the cranberry juice, the sprite, the mezcal and mix. Decorate with the blackberry and the sprint of mint. See image attached.
Cathead Distillery – Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi’s Cathead Distillery Vodkas a Favorite for Cocktails Nationwide
Try Creating The Silly Kitty by Easy Bistro & Bar featuring Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka
Founded in 2010 in Jackson, Mississippi by lifelong friends and blues fans, The Cathead Distillery is the first distillery in the state. Its inclusion of sweet grain corn for a crisp finish, having each run made in small batches, and use of advanced technology and innovation results in a smooth, sweet and velvety finish to its vodkas. Guest Contributor, Leslie E. Royal, asked the folks at Cathead Distillery to share one of their preferred recipes with the Travel Bags with Annita audience. They suggested a favorite called Silly Kitty from Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit both their sites at https://catheaddistillery.com/ and http://www.easybistro.com/. Both of their lovely southern cities are worth the visit. Click on this link to view their sites: https://www.visitjackson.com/ and https://www.chattanoogafun.com/.
The Recipe
1.5 oz Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka
.5 oz fresh lemon juice
.25 oz Yellow Chartreuse
.25 oz simple syrup (1:1)
2 dashes Bittermans hopped grapefruit bitters
Method: Combine all, add ice and shake until chilled, serve in a coupe garnished with a cucumber wheel.
Links to Five More Refreshing Cocktails Featuring Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka
- Cathead Honeysuckle Blackberry Collins – https://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/cathead-honeysuckle-blackberry-collins/
- Honeysuckle Lemonade Cocktail Recipe – https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/walden-bar-honeysuckle-lemonade-recipe
- The Tipsy Cat – https://thebeachhousekitchen.com/2016/08/18/the-tipsy-cat/
- Strawberry Honeysuckle Sparkler – https://www.thespeckledpalate.com/strawberry-honeysuckle-sparkler/
- Il Gatto and Contrabando – https://memphismagazine.com/food/andrew-micahel-shakes-up-a-perfect-summer-cocktail-withcathead-honeysuckle-vodka/
On a Side Note, Discover Wondrously Beautiful Places to Visit in Leslie’s Articles
- https://www.travelwithannita.com/13747-2/
- http://www.travelwithannita.com/your-magnificent-vacay-at-grand-fiesta-americanas-coral-beach-cancun/
- https://www.upscalelivingmag.com/2019-top-25-five-star-hotels-resorts-world/
- https://www.upscalelivingmag.com/bask-entire-cincinnati-vip-experience-visiting-music-festivals-special-events/
Leslie E. Royal is an author, international freelance writer, product review expert, social media influencer, and global travel journalist. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications including: ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, FORTUNE.com, AAA Southern Traveler, Upscale, Upscale Living, The Ashro Blog, and Travel Bags with Annita. She is the creator of the Leslie’s Lane consumer information blog and author of: Leslie Lane The Book!: Your One Stop Internet Resource Guide to Links for Jobs, Inspiration, Discounts, FREE Stuff, Scholarships, Travel & More ( $14.95) – How to Write and Self-Publish Your Book for FREE with Amazon’s KDP: An Easy Way to Complete Your Manuscript in Seven Stress-Free Steps (Leslie’s Lane Inc.) ($9.95) Follow Leslie! Instagram and Amazon Author page
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