The summer season kicks off next week, and hotel bars and restaurants across the U.S. have drinks ready for poolside lounging, rooftop evenings and every other occasion.
Each new season brings new flavors and food pairings as hotel bars and restaurants keep their offerings fresh for guests.
Below is a list of specialty cocktails being offered at hotels this summer with their ingredients and descriptions. Click through the slideshow for photos of the drinks.
30Boltwood at Inn on Boltwood
Drink name: Scarlet Begonia
Ingredients: Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose, fresh lemon juice, begonia simple syrup, begonia petals as garnish, ice in a Collins glass
Description: “As summer blooms in the Pioneer Valley, sip and savor the season with a garden-inspired pairing. Floral, citrusy and beautifully garnished, it's the perfect reflection of summer in full swing. This drink pairs beautifully with our Jonah Crab Salad, served with Hadley asparagus, grapefruit segments, mâché greens and a drizzle of lemon oil. This is one summer pairing that captures the spirit of the season – light, elegant, and rooted in place.”
The Broad Table Tavern at The Inn at Swarthmore
Drink name: Swarthmorita
Ingredients: Tequila silver, triple sec, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave, red wine
Description: “The Swarthmorita is a classic margarita with a bold twist — a red wine float that adds our signature garnet hue and a touch of Swarthmore spirit. This summer cocktail pairs perfectly with our new vegan dinner entrée: Arroz Amarillo and Calabaza.”
Toro Latin Kitchen at Le Meridien Fort Lauderdale Dania Beach
Drink name: Mercado
Ingredients: Jalapeno infused El Tequileno Blanco Tequila, passion fruit puree, fresh lime juice, agave, hibiscus and rosemary foam
Description: “This drink has a well balance of tropical flavors and spice, and a sweet finish coming from the hibiscus foam. Mercado pairs well with slated foods. It tends to balance out the spice from the jalapeno.”
Lure Fishbar at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Drink name: Lavender Haze
Ingredients: Barr Hill Gin, lavender tea, chamomile honey, lemon, sage
Description: “The Lavender Haze is the quintessential summer indulgence: refreshing, alluring and effortlessly elegant. An exacting yet delicate balance of chamomile honey, sage and fragrant lavender evokes the feeling of wandering, refreshing the senses and lingering like a summer breeze.”
Chandler’s at Cape Rey Carlsbad, A Hilton Hotel
Drink name: Spring Spritz
Ingredients: Browne Family Gin, muddled cucumber and mint, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, lime juice, vanilla simple syrup, soda water
Description: “Bright and breezy — cucumber and mint meet botanical gin, aloe’s tropical softness with a kiss of vanilla.”
Drink name: Oaxacan Sunset
Ingredients: Madre Mezcal, rhubarb liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg whites
Description: “Smoky, citrusy and silky — mezcal's earthiness meets tangy rhubarb, bright lemon, with an airy finish.”
Knife at The Highland Dallas
Drink name: The Curio
Ingredients: House-made blackberry-infused pisco, lime, agave, topped with Cava Brut
Description: “Summer sippable spritz with a perfect balance of fresh blackberry, lime and agave. Pairs perfectly with a tuna tartare small plate and our tranquil patio.”
Refinery 714 at Kimpton Harper
Drink name: Lillet Spritz
Ingredients: Lillet Blanc, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, Faire La Fete, soda
Description: “A bright, garden-fresh sipper, Lillet Blanc’s honey-citrus note meets elderflower from St. Germain, lifted by grapefruit and fine bubbles of Faire La Fête. Think crisp, floral, and just a hint bitter — perfect alongside our jumbo crab and smoked salmon dip or truffle fries to let the citrus cut through the richness.”
Drink name: 714 Spritz
Ingredients: Limoncello, blueberry syrup, Faire La Fete
Description: “Sun-kissed limoncello gets a berry twist from house-made blueberry syrup, topped with sparkling Faire La Fête for a lightly sweet, lemon-berry fizz. Refreshing yet decadent, it shines with black bean hummus or a trio of Cubano sliders, and it’s a dream finale next to today’s gelato or sorbet.”
The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa
Drink Name: La Vie En Rose
Ingredients: Lemon juice, creme de violette, butterfly pea flower, Grapefruit Rose Ketel One Botanicals, sparkling rosé, edible flower
Description: “A stunning summer-ready cocktail that’s as refreshing as it is mesmerizing. With a splash of citrus, this magical drink transforms before your eyes, shifting from a deep purple to a bright, playful pink as the flavors combine. Floral, crisp and kissed with tropical vibes; it’s like bottled sunshine with a surprise. One sip and you're instantly in vacation mode — no passport required.”