MMGY Global recently declared “Stretch Season,” an extension of summer travel into fall, for… well, obvious reasons. We’re all for this valiant attempt to get back lost vacation time, whether that means booking an exciting trip or enjoying a low-key staycation. No end-of-summer sadness here: mix up a fresh cocktail (plenty of options below) and check out a few dream destinations to keep the vacation vibes high well past Labor Day weekend.
Paso Robles
For wine aficionados and those craving a change of scenery, spend your weekend in central California’s burgeoning wine region, Paso Robles, known for its rolling hills and mineral-rich hot springs.
The Bodrum Edition
Venture to The Bodrum Edition for a late-summer getaway filled with state-of-the-art spa facilities, views of the Aegean Sea, casual dining featuring Latin-American cuisine, and live entertainment opportunities.
One&Only Reethi Rah
Consider WFI (Working From Island) with One&Only Reethi Rah’s 28+ day packaging options for a dream workation in The Maldives.
Grilled Apple and Pear Mojito
Ingredients
3 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
2 pieces of grilled apple and pear
2 parts fresh lime juice
2 parts simple syrup
10 loose mint leaves
4 parts soda water
Method: Place fruit in glass and muddle with simple syrup. Add other ingredients, except soda, and shake well. Strain over fresh ice, top with club soda.
Casa Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
2 oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila
2.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1.25 oz. Simple Syrup
5-6 Blueberries
8-10 Mint Leaves
Top off with Soda Water
Method: Combine all ingredients into tin shaker except for soda water. Muddle fruit/herbs, add ice, shake vigorously, and fine strain into Collins glass. Add fresh ice and garnish with lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Puerto Escondido
Ingredients
2oz Doña Vega Mezcal Espadín
.5oz Lemon Juice
1oz andmade Limoncello
1.25oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
Garnish rim with Tajín Salt
Herbed Honey Smash
Ingredients
2 oz Aberfeldy 12 Single Malt Scotch
1.5 oz Lemon juice (or about half a lemon squeezed)
1 oz honey syrup
*Honey Syrup: 100g of honey and 64g water, stir and leave to chill. Note: syrup will only last 3 days
4-6 leaves of soft herb (basil, mint, tarragon, etc.)
Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously and strain using a fine mesh strainer into a small rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with your fresh herb of choice and enjoy!
You can use any soft herb (basil, mint, thyme, tarragon, dill, marjoram or even cilantro) you'd like for different flavor combinations! Also, you can mix and match these flavors too for a unique herbed honey smash each time. For more herb flavor, steep your fresh herbs in your local raw honey before making syrup.
Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritz
Last but not least, end your weekend with a breezy, botanical vodka spritz, Ketel One’s latest canned cocktail creation.
