5 Resort Signature Drinks to Try

Cancún, Mexico: Westin Margarita

When it comes to tequilas, not all are created equal. Only the finest Mexican varieties make the cut at The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort. Experience the 100 percent agave difference neat, on the rocks or in the resort’s signature margarita. The latter also includes tangerine liqueur, half-diced oranges, freshly squeezed orange and lime juices, orange-juice ice cubes and a spicy chili-pepper rim. Best of all, you don’t ever need to leave your comfy beachfront or poolside spot — or even the dramatic infinity-edge pool itself — thanks to the resort’s outdoor service and two dreamy swim-up pool bars.

Scottsdale, Arizona: Muddled Mango Mambo

When visiting this desert oasis, the magic is in the muddle. At The Westin Kierland Villas, a dedicated Muddle Bar within deseo restaurant pleases thirsty palates with creative mixes of fruit and herbs, each carefully crushed to release its full flavor. Enjoy your favorite fruity muddled cocktail along with an assortment of tasty ceviches as well as other Latin-influenced cuisine. Then take your drink outside and gather around the fire pit to hear the hauntingly beautiful sounds of traditional Scottish bagpipes echoing through the resort’s own Dreamweaver’s Canyon.

Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i: Naneatini

Enjoy warm, gentle breezes from your idyllic perch over the rugged Nā Pali Coast at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, with your equally relaxing drink in hand. Named after the resort’s signature Nanea Restaurant & Bar, the delightful Naneatini is made with Absolut Citron vodka, coconut rum, lime juice and muddled with fresh pineapple. While you dine on the restaurant’s island-inspired cuisine or simply laze around the pool, you can also enjoy live Hawaiian music on Monday and Friday evenings and jazz on Saturdays.

Palm Desert, California: Desertini

At The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert, the Agave Grill & Bar offers its own fresh take on the classic cosmopolitan. The Desertini is a scintillating mix of Don Julio reposado tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and a splash of cranberry. Prefer shaken not stirred? Learn more than even James Bond about how to mix your own perfect martinis. The resort’s resident Martini Mixologist leads this popular class each Tuesday.

Paradise Island, Bahamas: Bahama Mama

Spicy or mild, a Bahama Mama with Bacardi Gold Rum is the cocktail of choice for poolside loungers at Harborside Resort at Atlantis. Another must-sip: the super-fresh mango and strawberry daiquiris made to order, some of the best frozen daiquiris you’ll find on the island. On Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, the Harborside Concierge hosts an Owner’s Welcome Reception that includes family entertainment and delectable hors d’oeuvres like locally made conch salad.