When it comes to crafting the perfect drinks for your wedding, we knew exactly who to call: Omar YeeFoon, Beverage Consultant for Sandals Resorts. Sandals is legendary for its fresh, flavorful, beautifully balanced cocktails — so tapping one of their top experts was a no-brainer. For this story, Omar created a lineup of celebratory sips designed to delight every guest, from spirited cocktail lovers to those who prefer a zero-proof pour. Each drink is inspired by Sandals’ newest jewel, Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines, an extraordinary all-inclusive escape where the flavors are as vibrant as the views.
The Liquid Sunshine (Gin Cocktail)
Gather:
½ oz gin
½ oz apricot brandy
1 oz lemon juice
3 oz sparkling wine
Dash angostura bitters
Make it:
- Combine all ingredients but sparkling wine in a shaker with ice
- Shake hard for 7–10 seconds
- Pour into chilled cocktail glass
- Top with a splash of sparkling wine
Jadoo Punch (Rum Cocktail)
Gather:
1½ oz white rum
1 oz Aperol
2 oz coconut water
1 oz passion fruit juice
¼ oz fresh lemon juice
Make it:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
- Shake hard for 7–10 seconds
- Pour into glass
- Top with ice
Ball and Chain (Vodka Cocktail)
Gather:
1½ oz vodka
¼ oz allspice dram
1 oz pineapple juice
½ oz strawberry syrup
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
Make it:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
- Shake hard for 7 seconds
- Pour into a highball glass
- Top with ice
Bright Eyed Watermelon & Cucumber Mocktail
Gather:
3 oz watermelon juice
2½ cucumber slices
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz lime juice
1 oz soda water
Make it:
- Use a blender to blend watermelon and cucumber together
- Add simple syrup and lime juice to the blended mixture in a shaker
- Add ice and shake all ingredients
- Pour into glass and top with ice and club soda
Photos by Jonas Jungblut / Recipes by Omar YeeFoon
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