21 signature co*cktail recipes from hotel bars around the world — plus the tools and spirits you'll need to make them (2024)

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The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills' Tennessee Warmer

From The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills - California

Get into the festive spirit this season with this sweet and warm co*cktail. It's ideal for sipping by a crackling fireplace.

What you'll need:

• Glass mugs like these
• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• 2 oz Dickel rye, which you can buy online here
• 1/2 oz honey, which can be purchased here
• 1/2 oz yellow chartreuse, which can be found online here
• 4 oz coffee
• Heavy whipping cream
• Grated nutmeg

Instructions:

Use a warm mug for this. Warm the mug by pouring hot water into the cup. Carefully pour out the water. Add all ingredients except for the whipped cream and stir together. Add heavy whipping cream to a shaker tin, add honey syrup and shake heavily pour over a spoon, and float. Spoon the whipped cream on top and grate nutmeg on top.

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Hotel Ranga's Espresso Martini

From Hotel Ranga - Iceland

A dessert twist on a classic co*cktail. Try this espresso martini with dark chocolate and orange zest syrup for a quick pick-me-up.

What you'll need:

• Martini glasses like these
• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• 1 oz Katla vodka (or an alternative vodka such as this)
• 1 0z orange/chocolate syrup, such as this and this
• 1 0z espresso
• Chocolate and orange zest garnish

Instructions:

Add all of the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until frothy. Fine-strain into a chilled co*cktail glass and garnish with chocolate and orange zest.

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Wynn Las Vegas' Burnt Old Fashioned

From Wynn Las Vegas - Las Vegas

This co*cktail from Mizumi, a modern Japanese concept located at Wynn Las Vegas, is the ultimate twist on the classic Old Fashioned.

What you'll need:

• Rocks glass such as this one
• 3 dashes orange bitters, which can be purchased online here
• .25 oz Okinawa black sugar syrup (make your own with the recipe below)
• 2 oz Iwai 45 Japanese whisky (or another 45% ABV whiskey)
• Dehydrated persimmon for garnish

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients into large rocks glass and stir with bar spoon until chilled. Garnish with dehydrated persimmon.

For black sugar syrup:

Combine equal parts Okinawa black sugar and water and boil until sugar is dissolved. Okinawa black sugar adds notes of chocolate to the drink while adding minimal sweetness.

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Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino's Aruba Mule

From Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino - Aruba

Sip the refreshing flavors of the "One Happy Island" with an aloe-inspired concoction mixed with ginger beer, mint, and fresh lemon.

What you'll need:

• Mule mugs like these
• 1 ¼ oz vodka, which you can buy online here
• 2 oz Aloe vera juice, like this one
• ¼ oz lemon juice, found online here
• ¼ oz simple syrup such as this
• 4 oz ginger beer, which can be bought here
• Mint leaves
• Ice

Instructions:

Fill a copper mule mug or a rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, aloe vera juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the glass. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with mint leaves.

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Jade Mountain's Mango Madness

From Jade Mountain - Saint Lucia

Long known as a dreamy honeymoon paradise with stunning villa views, you can now bring a bit of Jade Mountain's enchanting spirit into your own home. Lovers can tap into the tastes of the island of Saint Lucia with a delicious blend of fresh mango, lime juice, and rum.

What you'll need:

• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• 1 ½ oz Bounty rum, which can be found online here
• 3 oz fresh mango puree
• 1 teaspoon lime juice found here
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup such as this
• 1 dash of bitters, which you can buy online here
• Mango slice for garnish

Instructions:

Put the rum, mango puree, lime juice and bitters in a shaker. Cover and shake quickly and hard. Strain into a large tumbler filled with ice. Garnish with a fresh mango slice.

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Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa's Autumn Gin Fizz

From Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

If it has Dolly's stamp of approval you know it has to be subtle class and a whole lotta sass. With a simple base of gin, lemon juice, and agave syrup, this co*cktail is anything but plain and is the perfect autumn pick-me-up.

What you'll need:

• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• 1.5 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin, which you can buy online at ReserveBar
• .75 oz lemon juice, found online here
• .75 oz agave syrup, found online here
• Sparkling apple cider, found online here
• Ice
• Apple slice
• Sprig of thyme

Instructions:

Mix gin, lemon juice, and agave syrup. Pour over ice and then top with sparkling apple cider. Garnish with a fresh apple slice and a sprig of thyme.

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Freehand Miami's Peachy Colada

From Freehand Miami - Miami, Florida

Fresh and fruity, this twist on a pina colada is the ideal way to cheers to warmer weather.

What you'll need:

• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• A Pilsner glass such as this
• 2 oz rum, which you can buy online at Reserve Bar
• 1 oz pineapple juice found online here
• 1 oz peach-coconut cream (1 can of peaches with juice and 1 can coconut milk blended)
• .5 oz simple syrup such as this
• pinch of salt

Instructions:

Combine and shake. Strain into a pilsner glass. Top with crushed ice and garnish with pineapple and cherries if you have some on hand, or just drink it as is.

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Chatham Bars Inn's Bourbon Smash

From Chatham Bars Inn - Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Bourbon lovers will enjoy sipping on this co*cktail that gets an added sweet flavor thanks to fresh fruit puree.

What you'll need:

• co*cktail shaker like this one
• Double old-fashioned glass similar to this
• 2 oz Chatham Bars Inn Bourbon blend (or substitute with any higher proof (-45%+) Bourbon, which you can buy online at Reservebar )
• 1.5 oz fruit puree (raspberry, cherry, or peach for example)
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice found here
• 2 dash orange bitters, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• orange ribbon from peel

Instructions:

Fill double old-fashioned glass with ice. Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain over fresh ice. Run orange peel ribbon over the rim of glass, and then drop on top of the co*cktail.

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Raffles' Singapore Sling

From Raffles Singapore - Singapore

The Singapore Sling, widely regarded as Singapore's national drink, was first created in 1915 by Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the property's iconic Long Bar.

What you'll need:

• co*cktail shaker like this one
• 30 ml of London dry gin, which you can buy on Drizly here
• 10 ml of dry curacao, which can be purchased at Drizly here
• Splash of Benedictine
• Splash of grenadine syrup, like this one
• Dash of bitters, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 10 ml of cherry liqueur, which you can buy on Drizly here
• 1 lime
• 60 ml of pineapple juice found online here
• Slice of pineapple to garnish
• Ice

Instructions: Start by filling a co*cktail glass with ice. In a mixer, add the gin, dry curacao, Benedictine, and a splash of grenadine syrup, followed by the cherry liqueur and a dash of bitters. Finally, add the juice of one lime and the pineapple juice. Shake well. Pour into your co*cktail glass and finish off with a garnish of pineapple.

Tip: Make sure you use fresh lime and pineapple juice and ensure you use a dry gin for the perfect flavor.

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Borgata Hotel's Off-Menu Vieuxx Carré

From Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Simple and delicious, bring a taste of the boardwalks and casinos found in Atlantic City to your home with this easy recipe.

What you'll need:

• co*cktail spoon such a this
• Coupe glass like this one
• .75 oz whiskey, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• .75 oz cognac, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• .75 oz Sweet Vermouth, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 bar spoon of Benedictine
• 2 dashes of bitters, which you can buy online at Reservebar

Instructions:

Pull out whatever signature whiskey and cognac you have stored in your pantry. Have fun mixing up your concoction over ice and stirring before straining into a coupe glass. Garnish with citrus zest and enjoy.

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The Asbury Hotel's Asbury No. 1

From The Asbury Hotel - Asbury Park, New Jersey

It turns out it's easy to make watermelon juice at home. It also turns out watermelon juice and tequila make for a delicious and refreshing combo.

What you'll need:

• Collins glass like this one
• 1.5 oz Blanco tequila, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 2 oz watermelon juice (which you can buy online here or make your own)
• .5 oz lime juice found here
• .25 oz simple syrup such as this
• Club soda, which you can buy online here
• Lime wedge garnish

Instructions:

Put all ingredients, minus the club soda, into the shaker. Add ice and shake for about 15 seconds. Strain over fresh ice into a Collins glass and top with the club soda. Garnish with a freshly cut lime wedge & enjoy.

Note: If you can't buy watermelon juice it's easy to extract yourself. You don't need a fancy juicer, just a blender. Scoop the watermelon into the blender, blend for about thirty seconds, and ta-da! You've made watermelon juice.

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Ocean House's RoseYAY

From Ocean House - Westerly, Rhode Island

Give your usual glass of rosé an extra hit with this bubbly co*cktail that uses wine, prosecco, and vodka.

What you'll need:

• Wine glass such as this one
• 3 oz of rosé wine, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1.5 oz vodka, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• Splash of pomegranate juice, grenadine, or sweetened cranberry juice
• Prosecco, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• Cherries or orange for garnish

Instructions:

Place ice into a white wine glass. Add in vodka and wine. Add a splash of sweetener of choice (pomegranate juice, grenadine or sweetened cranberry juice) and then add in more ice. Top with your choice of prosecco and add cherry or orange garnish.

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Estancia La Jolla's Baja Spritz

From Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - San Diego, California

For a smokier version of an Aperol spritz, try this version from Estancia La Jolla that uses Mezcal and features a chipotle/sugar rim.

What you'll need:

• co*cktail shaker such as this one
• Wine glass like this
• 1 oz mezcal, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 oz Aperol, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 oz grapefruit juice such as this
• Grapefruit sparkling water like this
• Chipotle/sugar mix (1/3 chipotle powder & 2/3 sugar)
• Grapefruit for garnish

Instructions:

Mix mezcal, grapefruit juice, and Aperol in a shaker and shake hard. Wet the lip of a wine glass with citrus juice (we use lime juice), and then rim the glass in the chipotle/sugar mix. Strain drink into the wine glass. Fill with ice and top with grapefruit sparkling water. Garnish with a large grapefruit twist.

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Paséa Hotel's Cucumber Delight

From Paséa Hotel & Spa - Huntington Beach, California

The ultimate spring and summer co*cktail, this minty recipe is a refreshing way to cool off.

What you'll need:

• co*cktail shaker like this
• Rocks glass such as this one
• 2 oz Ketel One Cucumber Mint Vodka, which you can buy online at Reservebar (or whatever vodka you have)
• .75 oz fresh lemon juice (squeeze lemons or buy lemon juice here)
• .75 oz simple syrup such as this
• .5 oz St. Germain, which can be bought online at Reservebar (or any elderflower liqueur)
• Chopped cucumber (3 slices) for garnish

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients into a shaker with cubed ice. Aggressively shake for 10-15 seconds. Pour into a rocks glass and top with crushed ice. Garnish with a fresh cucumber slice.

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The Meritage Resort's Lake Como Getaway

From The Meritage Resort and Spa - Napa Valley, California

Transport yourself to southern Italy and the stunning Amalfi coast with this bubbly recipe featuring limoncello.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz limoncello, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 2 oz Prosecco, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 3 oz bitter lemon tonic water such as this

Instructions:

Build over ice (only a few ice cubes), and finish off by garnishing with two lemon wheels. It's that easy.

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Renaissance Curacao's Meet Me in Paradise

From Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino - Willemstad, Curacao

This fruity drink will have you feeling like you're on island time on your couch.

Ingredients:

• co*cktail shaker such as this one
• 1 oz Blue Curacao like this
• 1 oz vodka, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 dash of Sambuca
• .5 oz horchata syrup
• 1 dash of lemon juice (from fresh lemon or buy lemon juice here)
• 1 dash of Sprite
• Lemon or lime for garnish

Instructions:

Combine ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in a tall glass. Finish off by garnishing with two lemon or lime wheels.

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Tierra Chiloé's Ilún

From Tierra Chiloé - Chiloé, Chile

Ilún means "to wish" in the native mapudungún language. While you may be wishing you could enjoy this co*cktail while gazing at the serene coastal views from the Tierra Chiloé bar, it's easy enough to recreate at home.

What you'll need:

• Mortar and pestle like this one
• 1 oz Irish whiskey, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 oz white vermouth, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 oz simple syrup such as this
• 1 peach
• Half a lime
• 3 dashes bitters, which you can buy online at Reservebar

Instructions:

Crush the peach with the half lime and add 3 dashes of bitters. Combine with white vermouth, whiskey, and simple syrup.

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Bequia Beach Hotel's BBH Sea Breeze

From Bequia Beach Hotel - Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Pretend you have your toes in the sand looking out at turquoise Caribbean waters with this fruity co*cktail.

Ingredients:

• Poco Grande glass, such as this one
• co*cktail spoon such a this
• 1.5 oz Sunset Light Rum (or substitute any white rum, which you can buy online at Reservebar)
• 1.5 oz Malibu, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 1 oz Blue Curacao like this
• 2 bar spoons coconut cream such as this

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients together and pour into a Poco Grande glass.

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Amangiri's Prickly Pear Margarita

From Amangiri - Canyon Point, Utah

Margarita aficionados will enjoy mixing up this prickly pear version from luxury hotel Amangiri.

Ingredients:

• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• Rocks glass such as this one
• 1.5 oz Milagro silver tequila, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• .5 oz Cointreau, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• 3 oz sour mix such as this
• 1 oz prickly pear puree, which can be bought online here

Instructions:

Rim a rocks glass with pink sea salt after wetting with lime. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wheel and enjoy.

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The Resort at Paws Up's Huckleberry Hound

From The Resort at Paws Up - Greenough, Montana

Huckleberry syrup is the secret ingredient that makes this vodka-based recipe from Montana so delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of 44 North Huckleberry Vodka (or whatever vodka you have on hand or buy online at Reservebar)
• 1 can limeade such as this (fill can four times with water)
• 16 oz Huckleberry syrup such as this
• Lime garnish

Instructions:

Combine vodka, limeade, and four limeade cans of water with huckleberry syrup. Serve with lime slice for garnish.

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Andaz Maui's Makena Cloud Margarita

From Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Bring the salty surf of Maui's beaches to your kitchen with this tequila-based drink that's light and fresh.

Ingredients:

• A co*cktail shaker like this one
• 1.5 oz Andaz Patron (can substitute Patron Silver or whatever tequila you have on hand or buy from Reservebar)
• .5 oz Cointreau, which you can buy online at Reservebar
• .75 oz lime juice (from fresh lime or lime juice found here)
• .5 oz kaffir lime leaf syrup
• .5 oz coconut cream such as this
• 2 drops saltwater

Instructions:

To make the kaffir syrup combine 2 cups of water and 20 kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a boil then leave on medium/low temperature and add 2 cups of sugar. Let rest for 2 hours. Strain and bottle.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake. Pour over ice and garnish with a frayed kaffir lime leaf.

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