The best virtual tours of famous landmarks & their cocktail counterparts
Cocktail: Manhattan
Origin: Manhattan, New York, USA
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With current travel restrictions to the Big Apple in a bid to flatten the coronavirus curve, it’s nearly impossible to raise a glass in the city that never sleeps. Luckily, there’s still plenty of attractions to be enjoyed online so why not take a virtual stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge whilst enjoying a Manhattan cocktail.
Best Served with a virtual tour of The Statue of Liberty or the Brooklyn Bridge
Cocktail: Old Fashioned
Origin: Kentucky, USA
The origins of this cocktail date so far back that it’s hard to trust anyone who says they created it however it’s widely believed Kentucky was the birthplace of this drink. Bourbon is an American whiskey distilled mostly of corn so why not see where it all began? Buffalo Trace Distillery, along the famous Whisky Trails, is offering a virtual tour of its 400-acre grounds.
Best Served with a virtual tour of the Buffalo Trace Distillery along the Whiskey Trails
Cocktail: Margarita
Origin: Mexico
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Chances are if Mexico was on your bucket list, you’ll be searching for any way to bring the rich culture to your living room. Enter the Margarita! By mixing Tequila, Triple Sec and Lime Juice your taste buds will thank you for the flavour explosion in one of Mexico’s most iconic drinks. Pair it with a Mexican feast and a virtual tour of the mystifying Maya Pyramids and you’ll be left feeling satisfied to the fullest.
Best Served with a virtual tour of the ancient Maya Pyramids or Palacio de Bellas Artes
Cocktail: Negroni
Origin: Florence, Italy
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The inspiration for the Negroni came from the Americano, which is composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda. In 1919, however, a French general named Count Camillo thought that the drink wasn’t strong enough and asked his bartender to add a touch of gin rather than soda to his mix and the ‘American aperitif Count Negroni-style’ was born. One of the all-time classic aperitivos, the Negroni is best served with a virtual stroll through the Palazzo Vecchio.
Best Served with a virtual tour of Palazzo Vecchio or Basilica of Santa Croce
Cocktail: Gimlet, Gin Sour & Vodka Sour
Origin: Great Britain
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For the ultimate staycation cocktails, the Gimlet, Gin Sour and Vodka Sour are ideal. The sours are thought to have been first served on the high seas by the British Royal Navy. Combining a simple mix of citrus fruits, cordial, sugar, water, and either gin or vodka, the sours were born. A timeless classic best enjoyed with a virtual tour of the Portsmouth Museum to uncover its rich maritime history.
Best Served with a virtual tour of Portsmouth Museum, Stonehenge & Buckingham Palace