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Discover Destinations Through Cocktails at These 7 Resorts

by Katie Skrzek

Dec 24, 2024

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These resorts around the world offer unique mixology experiences, reflecting the essence of the destination and local culture.

 

Ellerman House

This luxury property in Cape Town, South Africa, makes its own gin using fynbos, a rare botanical. Botany Bay Fynbos Gin is exclusively available at the resort.

 

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© Forsthofgut Nature Hotel

eriro

Situated in Ehrwald, Austria, eriro showcases Alpine ingredients and flavors. In addition to herbs and produce, the resort uses Alpine spring water and local spirits brands in its cocktails.

 

Forsthofgut Nature Hotel

Mixologists at Botanist Bar partner with Saint Charles Pharmacy on a traditional practice, Spagyric, transforming medicinal plants into unique tinctures for use in the resort’s cocktails.

 

Tree Bar

© Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach

Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach

At Tree Bar, cocktails feature local herbs and ingredients reflecting Bali’s cultural heritage in each sip.

 

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Located in Ubud, Bali, this resort’s Ambar bar creates innovative drinks by combining Balinese traditions and modern techniques, with a focus on plant-based cocktails.

 

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© W Algarve

Milaidhoo Maldives

This resort in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll utilizes the on-site Chef’s Garden for cocktail ingredients. Mixologists handpick herbs, fruit and vegetables, ensuring guests receive fresh and unique cocktails.

 

W Algarve

The mixology team at this Portuguese retreat offer cocktails made with locally foraged ingredients. The innovative drinks highlight the local, seasonal flavors of Algarve.

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