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No benefit is complete without a signature cocktail! And while we won’t be raising glasses in person this year, don’t let that stop you from enjoying a delicious creation at home. Here are a few incredible cocktails courtesy of some of California’s leading hotels. And when you’re ready to step through the looking glass and try these cocktails in person, contact Melissa at melissa@woodlyntravel.com to help with your hotel reservations. Each of these properties is offering discounts and special amenities (complimentary breakfast, upgrades, food and beverage credit, etc.). Just mention “Villa Esperanza Benefit” and Woodlyn Travel will donate a percentage of your booking back to Villa.

"Wonderland Dreams"
AKA
The Huntington Nightcap from
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

Villa is excited to return to The Langham Huntington, Pasadena next year for the 2021 annual Blue & White gala, and we are grateful for their support. Enjoy this cocktail from The Tap Room at the The Langham Huntington, Pasadena!

“The Huntington Nightcap has all of the essential ingredients for a comfort cocktail that also serves as a nice evening treat – coffee, rum, cream and hot chocolate.” - Anthony Zamora, Hotel Manager for The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.

Recipe
1 1/2 oz. Gosling’s Dark Rum
1/2 oz. Coffee Liquor
2 oz. Heavy Brew Coffee
Top with thin layer of heavy cream
Served in a martini Glass
Garnished with a sprinkle of Hot Coco powder

“Flamingo Croquet Colada”
AKA
Pina Colada from
Monarch Beach Resort

Here is Monarch Beach Resort’s healthy and all-natural take on this tropical favorite that incorporates coconut water.

Recipe
1.5 oz. Ketel One Vodka
1.5 oz. Coconut Water
1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice
0.5 oz. Fresh Kime Juice
.5 oz. Agave Nectar
1 oz. Club Soda

Directions
Mix all the ingredients except coconut water and soda water in the shaker, shake for 20 seconds, pour over fresh ice, add coconut water/soda. Garnish: Pineapple wedge, 1 pineapple leaf.

Family Friendly
For a family friendly version: mix the above without the vodka – it’s just as delicious!

“Queen of Hearts Sangria”
AKA
Sangria from
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

(Remember to prepare ahead of time!)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara employs a resident sangria sommelier to ensure this refreshing blend of fruit, red wine, and brandy is worthy of its Spanish roots.

Recipe
1 Apple - Chopped
1 Container of Blackberries
1 Lemon – Thinly Slice
1 Lime – Thinly Slice
1 Orange – Thinly Slice
Bottle of Red Wine
16 Cinnamon Sticks
Brandy
Raspberry Simple Syrup (Woodlyn Travel Note: Regular simple syrup or just some suger will also work.)

Directions
Muddle blackberries and combine with rest of the fruit. Mix with one bottle of red wine, 16 cinnamon sticks, 2 oz. brandy and 8 oz. raspberry simple syrup. Let the mixture sit for at least six hours before serving over ice.

Family Friendly
For a family friendly version: mix the fruit with soda water for a great refreshing drink

“The Golden Afternoon”
AKA
The Golden Gate Mary from
St. Regis San Francisco

(Don’t go to bed without prepping your Bloody Mary for the morning!)

Inspired by the signature color of its namesake, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, as well as by the warm hues of a Pacific sunset, the Golden Gate Mary uses red- and-orange-toned ingredients — from tomatoes to chili powder — to give it a stunning shade of vermilion.

Recipe
1 lb or 1 Large Can of Tomatoes
1 Pinch Chili Powder
4oz Premium Tequila
For Garnish: 1 Dried Heirloom Tomato Chip
For the Rim: A pinch of each: Salt, Black Pepper, Celery Salt, Horseradish, Dried Lemon Zest, Worcestershire Sauce
Vodka
Tomato Juice

Directions
To make the chili pepper–infused tomato water, rough chop fresh or canned tomatoes and strain through cheesecloth into a large bowl. Add chili powder to water, cover and refrigerate overnight for 6 to 8 hours.

Wet a 16oz martini glass with Worcestershire sauce and dip in the salt, pepper, celery salt, horseradish and dried lemon zest mixture. Combine the tequila and 2oz chili pepper–infused tomato water and shake with ice. Then strain into the glass. Serve chilled. garnish with dried heirloom tomato chip, vodka, and 6oz tomato juice.


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