National Cocktail Day is celebrated on March 24, and hotels across the country are marking the occasion with both classic and contemporary cocktails crafted by their bars and restaurants.
© Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston
Élevé Sour
The rooftop restaurant at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston serves an Élevé Sour, a modern vegan twist on the classic whiskey sour. To prepare, combine 2 oz. Knob Creek Rye, 1 oz. aquafaba, 1 oz. lemon juice, 1 oz. orange tea syrup and a dash of bitters in a shaker. Shake vigorously, double strain into a chilled glass and finish with an edible flower for garnish.
© The Preserve Resort & Spa
Lavender Fields
The Preserve Resort & Spa in Richmond, Rhode Island, offers a floral martini called Lavender Fields. Fill a shaker with ice and combine 2 oz. Empress Gin, 0.5 oz. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, 0.25 oz. crème de violette and 0.75 oz. fresh lemon juice. Shake well, strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist and a cherry.
© Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Scarlett O’Hara
Inspired by the Southern heroine from Gone With the Wind, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park presents the Scarlett O’Hara. Build the drink in a Collins or old-fashioned glass filled with ice: 2 oz. Southern Comfort, 0.5 oz. lime juice and 2–4 oz. cranberry juice, depending on taste. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
© The Kimpton Brice
The Carver Up
The Kimpton Brice in Savannah, Georgia, created The Carver Up, a whiskey cocktail inspired by George Washington Carver. In a shaker, combine 1.5 oz. Uncle Nearest peanut-infused whiskey, 0.5 oz. peach vermouth, 0.5 oz. peach syrup and 0.75 oz. lemon juice. Add a splash of amaretto and a touch of peach vinegar, shake or stir to combine, then strain into a glass and garnish with a dehydrated peach.
© Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
Tipsy Turtle
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, pours a tropical blue cocktail called the Tipsy Turtle. In a shaker with ice, combine 2 oz. Malibu rum, 0.5 oz. blue curaçao, 1 oz. sour mix and 2 oz. pineapple juice. Shake briefly, pour into a highball glass and garnish with an orange slice, a cherry and a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
Whether you prefer a floral martini, a citrus-forward sour or a tropical highball, these hotel bars offer approachable recipes to celebrate National Cocktail Day at home or on location. Cheers!
