Toast to Dry January with Mindful Mixology at Loews Hotels
Locally inspired no & low-alcohol sips to start the new year
With the start of a new year comes the return of Dry January for those looking to curb their cocktail cravings. Whether embracing a month sans-cocktails or making it a Damp January - cutting back on alcohol without eliminating it completely - Loews Hotels has the mindful mixology you need thanks to the brand-wide beverage program, Free Spirited by Loews Hotels.
Free Spirited provides elevated bar programming at each hotel for those who choose to imbibe less, or not at all. Libations that focus on locally sourced ingredients and unique flavor combinations resulting in a curated selection of no and low-alcohol beverages that are thoughtful, intricate and most of all, delicious. Take a look at the Free Spirited cocktails our mixologists are shaking at hotels across the U.S. Cheers!
Mocktails so delicious the alcohol won't be missed is what to expect this Dry January at Americana Kitchen. The signature restaurant and bar at the AAA Four-Diamond Loews Coral Gables is shaking up a duo of no-ABV Free Spirited drinks inspired by the native citrus flavors of Florida and infused with a selection of teas. Try the Oak & Spice made with Seedlip Spice 94, grapefruit and lemon juices, cardamom-infused honey and black tea. Or, the Citrus Grove Cooler made with Seedlip Grove 42, the juice of mango, orange and lemon, ginger-lime soda and lemongrass tea. Pair one with your meal at American Kitchen and enjoy a memorable dining experience at our City Beautiful hotel.
For those opting to scale down on the cocktails and make it a Damp January, the iconic Loews Miami Beach Hotel has a sake based, refreshing Free Spirited creation, ideal for sipping poolside or paired with fresh sushi at Bar Collins. Sip on the low ABV Okiru Martini, made with Soto sake, Aplos arise, lemon juice, cucumber, honey water, shisho leaf. For a No ABV beverage, order a Ragazzo Spritz made with orange peel infused Lyre’s Italian spritz, Mionetto prosecco – alcohol removed, soda water and fresh orange. These creative Free Spirited cocktails and mocktails are guaranteed to make your stay in paradise that much sweeter.
Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
Hello Gourd-Geous (order with your best attempt at a British accent), prepared with spiced tea, pumpkin, cream and topped with cinnamon.
I Wanna Dance With Some Toddy comes with an elaborate presentation, as it's served in a hot French press with ginger, honey water, orange, lemon and cinnamon.
Bar Stilwell, Loews Kansas City Hotel
Whether or not you are partaking in “Dry January” this month, Loews Kansas City Hotel gives guests the option for tasty beverages – with or without the buzz. Enjoy the Earthbound, a new low ABV offering, which is made with curacao, cranberry balsamic shrub, lemon, soda.
Bank & Bourbon, Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Just because bourbon is in the name, doesn’t mean it is the only thing we offer in Philadelphia. Passing on the booze doesn’t mean you have to pass on flavor. Order the Boulevard of Broken Dreams featuring barrel aged boulevardier made with lyre's whiskey, aperitif rosso and Italian.
The Regency Bar & Grill, Loews Regency New York Hotel
A classic bar calls for classic drinks, with a twist of course. For guests looking for a guilt-less sip for “Dry January”, opt for the Namaretto Sour featuring non-alcoholic, lyre's amaretti, lemon juice, simple syrup.
For a refreshing low-ABV treat, the Coronado Cobbler at Loews Coronado Bay combines nutty Amontillado sherry with zesty citrus, sweet peach, and a dash of bitters – the perfect complement for your stay at the breezy bayside resort near San Diego.
Whether you're going all-in on Dry January or taking a 'dry-ish' approach, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, offers a lineup of five refreshing low- and no-alcohol creations to match the Southwest vibes, ranging from a vibrant Sonoran Sipper to a zesty Cascade Spritz.
Sip on sophistication without the spirits this Dry January. Loews Arlington Hotel's mixologists from THE | BAR created the No Fashioned, which delivers all the bold flavors of the classic cocktail sans alcohol.
Raise a glass to refreshment with a Blackberry Nojito at Live! by Loews - Arlington. This delicious twist on a classic favorite was crafted by Bar Bourbon mixologists with blackberry puree, lime juice, mint and a splash of club soda.
