Loews Hotels Unveils the Ultimate Festive Cocktails with a Zero-Proof and Low ABV Twist
It’s no secret that innovative and thoughtful cocktail culture is part of the Loews Hotels identity.
With a portfolio of 25 upscale North American hotels, the brand has earned its place at the top by staying on-trend, creating the ultimate destination-driven programming, and prioritizing guest preferences. After all, the brand’s mantra is “welcoming you like family” and the team is committed to making all guests feel welcome no matter where their travels take them.
With visionaries like Mark Weiss, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage, and Grant Hewitt, Vice President of Beverage, leading the charge alongside their all-star team of experts at each hotel and resort, guests are guaranteed a standout beverage experience – whether they’re seeking relaxation in Tucson, Arizona or gearing up for game day in Arlington, Texas.
This holiday season, the brand Loews Hotels is shaking things up (and stirring a little magic) with a holiday-themed iteration of their beloved Free Spirited by Loews Hotels programming. Launched last summer, across all properties, this program invites guests to imbibe on low or no ABV cocktails, crafted with the same precision and care as their alcohol-centric counterparts.
Part of a larger holiday lineup that invites guests to experience the joy and warmth of winter, this new iteration of Free Spirited by Loews Hotels offers something special for everyone—whether sipping or skipping the spirits – with festive, seasonal flavors.
We caught up with the Loews Hotels Food & Beverage team, who shared some of the brand’s festive “Free Spirited” cocktail recipes, crafted for CHILLED readers. Try them at home to bring a taste of upscale hotel entertaining to your own holiday celebration.
Free Spirited Cocktails (No ABV)
A refreshing blend of Lyres N/A Italian Spritz, housemade strawberry hibiscus syrup, Fever Tree Club Soda, and Fever Tree Tonic.
Strawberry Hibiscus Spritz
by Live! by Loews – St. Louis
Ingredients
1.5 oz Lyre’s Italian Spritz Non-Alcoholic
1.5 oz Strawberry-Hibiscus Syrup
1.5 oz Fever Tree Club Soda
1.5 oz Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Dehydrated Fruit Wheel for garnish
Preparation
Build in an all-purpose wine glass filled with ice and stir to chill.
Club soda and tonic to top.
Dehydrated fruit wheel to garnish.
Holiday vibes in a glass with yuzu Fever Tree Club Soda, cranberry juice, orange juice, and a touch of maple syrup.
Cranberry Rosemary Spritz
by Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Ingredients
Cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, lime-yuzu fever tree
2 oz Cranberry Juice
.5 oz Orange Juice
.25 oz Maple Syrup
Topped with Lime Yuzu Fever tree
Garnish with Burnt Rosemary Spring
Preparation
On a wine glass add cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup and ice, top it off with lime-yuzu fever tree, stir lightly to keep color shades, add rosemary springs and burn with a torch.
A sweet and tangy mix of Lyre’s London N/A Gin, pear purée, lime, and honey syrup.
Save The Bees
by Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Ingredients
2 oz Lyre’s London Dry Gin (N/A)
1 oz Pear Puree
.75 oz Lime
1 oz Honey Simple
Garnish with Thyme Sprig
Preparation
Add all ingredients into mixing tin with ice, shake thoroughly, double strain into coupe glass, garnish with Thyme sprig.
Spirited Cocktails (Low ABV)
Preparation
Combine all ingredients and shake with ice.
Strain into a chilled rocks glass.
Add a cinnamon-dusted large ice cube.
A creamy delight with Cruzan Single Barrel Rum, real vanilla & coconut, Licor 43 Horchata, and fresh lime juice.
Ho Ho Honeycrisp
by Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Ingredients
1.5 oz Roku gin
.75 oz housemade cinnamon apple rosemary syrup (1 cup brown sugar, 1.5 cup hot water, 1 bunch of rosemary, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 2 honey crisp apples)
.5 oz orange juice
.25 oz Grand Marnier
Garnish: Dehydrated Apple Slice & Rosemary Sprig
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and shake vigorously with ice.
Strain and serve in a coupe glass.
Top with a dehydrated apple slice and rosemary sprig.
Seasonal sophistication featuring Roku Gin, housemade cinnamon apple rosemary syrup, orange juice, and Grand Marnier.
Winter’s Kiss
by Live! by Loews – Arlington
Ingredients
1.5 oz Ketel One Vodka
.5 oz House-made Vanilla syrup
.5 oz Crème de menthe
1 oz Cream
2 dashes Cardamom Bitters
Garnish: Mint Leaf
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a glass and serve.
Garnish with a mint leaf.
A cozy blend of Ketel One Vodka, housemade vanilla syrup, crème de menthe, cream, and a touch of cardamom bitters.
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