Innovative craft cocktails are popping up in restaurants and hotel bars nationwide for Pride. Check out these libations that put a fun spin on the classics.
Pride Potions
The Marintino at Olio e Piu, New York
For clients visiting New York during Pride Month, Olio e Piu offers the Marintino, a seasonal spritz variation that pairs reposado tequila with Mathilde cassis, lemon, blackberry and hibiscus. The cocktail sells for $21, with $1 from each purchase directed to The Trevor Project, which provides crisis support services for LGBTQIA+ youth. The drink combines fruit notes with floral elements. Of note: The restaurant is located in a prime location for those exploring downtown Manhattan.
For more information, visit olioepiu.com.
The Harvey Milk Punch at La Grande Boucherie, New York
La Grande Boucherie in Midtown Manhattan has created the Harvey Milk Punch, named for the civil rights leader. This $21 clarified cocktail features mezcal, pineapple, lime, and jasmine notes, processed through milk clarification for a smooth texture. The preparation method removes cloudiness while preserving flavor, resulting in a transparent drink with smoky and floral characteristics. Like other Group Hospitality venues, La Grande Boucherie donates $1 from each Pride cocktail to The Trevor Project. This French restaurant’s central location makes it convenient for clients staying in the Theater District or near Rockefeller Center.
For more information, visit lagrandboucherie.com.
Hey Sunshine and The Good Witch at Crowne Plaza HY36, Midtown Manhattan
Clients staying at or visiting the Crowne Plaza HY36 can experience the Hey Sunshine cocktail at the hotel’s Burgerology restaurant. Priced at $15, this tropical drink combines vanilla vodka with banana liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and simple syrup. The presentation includes a rainbow Airheads candy as garnish, creating an Instagram-worthy moment. Also at Burgerology, The Good Witch draws inspiration from the Broadway musical Wicked. This $15 cocktail features Denim Vodka Pink Sugar as its base, complemented by fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup and Fee Foam for a frothy texture. Depending on availability, the drink comes finished with either cotton candy or colorful sprinkles. The theatrical connection makes this drink particularly appealing to clients attending Broadway shows, especially with the hotel’s location offering convenient access to the Theater District.
For more information, visit ihg.com.
Love on Top at W Hotel Nashville
The W Hotel Nashville serves as the official host hotel for the city’s Pride celebration, and the hotel’s bar team has created a specialty Pride cocktail called Love on Top, available throughout the celebration period. The drink presents as a modern interpretation of a raspberry daiquiri, featuring a bright pink hue. Each cocktail is finished with a rainbow sour strip candy as a garnish. Beyond its visual appeal, a designated portion of each Love on Top cocktail sold directs funds to the Tennessee Pride Chamber, which supports LGBTQIA+ businesses and professionals in the state.
For more information, visit marriott.com.
Pride Month Libations & Promos at SkyBeach Resort, St. Pete
Southern St. Petersburg’s SkyBeach Resort has created both beverage specials and accommodation packages tied to Pride Month. The timing aligns with St. Pete Pride (June 25-29), Florida’s largest Pride celebration.
This recently renovated beachfront property’s SkyBar + Grille, an open-air venue situated on the property’s private beach with views of Tampa Bay, features five limited-time Pride cocktails throughout June, each priced at $12. The resort contributes $1 from each Pride cocktail sold to St. Pete Pride.
The Pride cocktail collection includes Flaming & Fabulous, made with Jose Cuervo Devil’s Reserve tequila, Cointreau, jalapeño, pineapple and lime juice. Sugar Daddy combines E11even Vodka with muddled raspberry, grapefruit, simple syrup, Cointreau and lime.
Gin enthusiasts will love the Pillow Princess, featuring Empress Indigo Gin, limoncello, pineapple juice and velvet falernum, or Kiki on the Beach, which mixes The Botanist Gin with orange blossom, kiwi puree and lemonade.
Rounding out the offerings is Snatch and Serve, featuring Dulce Vida Organic tequila, hibiscus-infused Cointreau, and a blend of guava and lime.
For clients planning overnight stays, SkyBeach Resort has created a Pride, Perks & Paradise package available throughout June, offering up to 15 percent savings on room rates, plus a complimentary Pride-themed welcome gift.
For more information, visit skybeach-resort.com.
