These may be the best mocktail images I’ve taken in Abu Dhabi. Nay! The Beach House, the most lavish local seaside mocktail paradise I’ve found, may be host to the most beautiful zero-proof cocktails ever. Park Hyatt’s The Beach House spotlights the traditional Mediterranean flavors near Abu Dhabi’s seaside. Sweet mango with vibrant blackberry purée. A…
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Mocktails are the new cocktails––and that’s especially true in San Diego. San Diego is a town whose bar scene deeply understands the mocktails trend. It’s not about having any mixed beverage or replacing a buzz with a sugar high. Who doesn’t want a cocktail’s elegance without its unpleasant side effects? Zero-proof cocktails are a delicate…
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The Century Plaza Hotel is the centerpiece of Century City, which in turn is the center of Los Angeles. It’s the city’s on-call backdrop. You know the building Bruce Willis swung off in Die Hard? That’s here, in perfect view. And the Plaza staff is proud of it. But from hidden in this labyrinth of…
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In Decorah, a trendy college town in Iowa, residents enjoy their drinks and calming farmland ambiance. The local watering hole, La Rana Bistro, may be another weekend meetup for these folks, but city slickers coming into town will be surprised. It’s no order-a-drink-watch-tv-and-leave type of bar. It has a small-town kind of friendliness––regional Iowa cocktails…
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Fiorella Pizzeria is National Harbor’s unofficial pizza joint, known for its supreme pie with tasty homemade fennel sausage, meatballs, roasted peppers and olives. But I really needed a drink. A manager at the Club Wyndham National Harbor recommended the cocktails at Fiorella and introduced me to its general manager. He was right––I discovered it had…
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When it comes to mocktails, all that glitters is gold––at least in one Vermont town. Brattleboro’s premier vegan eatery, SuperFresh!, has a lineup of specialty golden drinks, which are perfect for celebrating your health or just commemorating a special event. Jessica Weston, the owner, has her own cookbook with recipes fit to empower any health-conscious…
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Disney World is renowned for its ability to offer a great experience to all age groups. Classic establishments, like the Enchanted Rose Lounge, and newer experiences, such as Oga’s Cantina, offer delicious cocktail and mocktail options for those looking to enjoy their time or just beat the Orlando heat. No idea what to get? Relax.…
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Throughout my experience traveling around the United States, one thing I’ve noticed to be a great addition to my experience is finding places adored by locals. Because who knows their own city better than the people who live there? So when I went to Sedona, going off the stereotypical travel agent schedule was one of…
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Down in Scottsdale, the nightlife shines as one of its strong points attracting visitors from across the US. The closely located attractions and shopping centers allow for what seems like a journey to stay within a 2-mile walk. This convenience is a unique feature when compared to its neighboring cities in the Phoenix-metro area. Nestled…
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