Anyone else turning into an at-home mixologist? This week, we've got more cocktail recipes to try, plus the best digital DJ sets to listen to while you mix it up. When you're ready to wind down, check out the latest wellness rituals we've discovered as well as the virtual tours worth taking.
Wellness Practices
Get spiritual: Experience Palmaïa – The House of Aïa, a new sustainable wellness retreat on the Riviera Maya, is opening its sanctuary to the world via social media to give at-home spiritual advice from its on-site shaman to sooth the mind, body and soul. Shaman Balder has put together tips and practices – from cleansing the home through sweeping and decluttering, to cleansing the mind via self-reflection and meditation – designed to reinstate peace and harmony during this tumultuous time.
The House of Aïa
Relax with a sound bath: Audio technology company IRIS has launched the first online sound bath from Ibizan sound healer Jeremie Quidu.
Escape: The Brandman Agency offers a portal into their favorite nature and wellness destinations. Discover places where you can escape and find ways to bring your body, mind and spirit back to equilibrium.
What We’re Doing
Upgrade your (digital) space: onefinestay has developed “work from this home” Zoom call backdrops so you can essentially transport yourself to a chic onefinestay home in a beautiful destination. Where will you work from?
St. Barts, onefinestay
Virtual visit: Head to the Hudson Valley to check out #RichardSerra's "Schunnemunk Fork" at Storm King Art Center via their audio guide.
#SOCOOnline: SOCO GALLERY’s Online Viewing Room is live at the Dallas Art Fair Online, where you can browse and make inquiries until April 23.
What We’re Dancing To
Escape to tropical paradise with Potato Head Beach Club Bali’s curated playlist on Spotify.
Potato Head Beach Club
Club Quarantine is decidedly the best place to be (courtesy of @dnice).
Sunset at The West Hollywood EDITION has gone digital, with DJ Zen Freeman’s live broadcast Sunset sets via Instagram (Friday and Saturday evenings, 6pm-9pm PST).
What We're Drinking
Bacardi Old Cuban
1½ parts BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum
4 mint leaves
⅔ part sugar syrup
½ part lime juice
2 dashes of bitters
2 parts Prosecco
Method: Shake all ingredients (except sparkling). Double strain and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a mint leaf float.
Waldorf Astoria Signature Margarita (Boca Raton Resort & Club)
Boca Raton Resort & Club
2oz Casa Dragones blanco tequila 1
oz Combier liquor
.5oz lime fresh pressed
.5oz agave syrup
Method: Combine and serve over ice with lime garnish
Oceana Gin Mint
Oceana
1.5oz Hendricks Gin
0.5oz Grand Marnier
1oz egg white
0.5oz lemon juice
0.5oz simple syrup
Muddled raspberries and mint
Frosé del Diablo (Cocktail handcrafted exclusively for Casillero del Diablo by Dan Magro, mixologist and author of “Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.”)
4 ounces vodka
1 bottle Casillero del Diablo Rosé
1 ½ ounces balsamic vinegar
2 ounces honey
10 medium strawberries, additional to garnish
Fresh basil, to garnish
Method: Pour Casillero del Diablo Rosé into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. (One bottle of wine typically fills 2 standard ice cube trays). Place frozen rosé “ice cubes” in a blender along with vodka, balsamic vinegar, strawberries, and honey. Blend until smooth. our into coupe or wine glasses and garnish with a strawberry and fresh basil.
