Host The Holidays In Style And Ring In 2025 With Loews Hotels

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As the holidays approach and 2025 draws near, there’s no better time to celebrate in style—and Loews Hotels & Co. has mastered the art of creating unforgettable seasonal experiences. With 25 upscale properties spanning destinations like Tucson, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Arlington (Texas), and Coronado, Loews Hotels transforms traditions into celebrations worth savoring.

From festive décor to artisan pop-ups and specialty cocktails, Loews Hotels redefines what it means to “host the holidays.” Whether you’re staying at one of their hotels or resorts or drawing inspiration for your at-home celebrations, Loews Hotels elevates every detail to make the season that much more magical, appealing to a wide range of travel personalities. Staying true to its brand mantra of “welcoming you like family,” Loews Hotels ensures that guests feel comfortable and “at home” no matter the experience. 

At Loews Hotels, the holiday season is an invitation to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of each destination. Guests can explore hotel pop-ups featuring one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by local artisans and regionally-based companies. Highlights include Lele Sadoughi’s latest headband collection (including the chic, new NFL partnership designs!) at Loews Arlington Hotel and the custom, hand-painted ornaments by Artful Designs owner Karin Battle at Loews Regency New York Hotel. 

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Other properties put their own spin on the holidays and the entire winter season. Loews Chicago Hotel offers the “Instagram worthy” “Nordic Night Lights” package, featuring a suite adorned with Nordic-themed decor, a special welcome amenity, and a pop-up tent for playtime, while Loews Coronado Bay Resort has teamed up with San Diego’s Action Sport Rentals to offer an exclusive holiday light-seeing experience. On select evenings, guests and locals can book a private nighttime cruise to take in the festive bayside lights. 

And, as always, no holiday celebration is complete without a festive cocktail in hand. Loews Hotels’ “Free Spirited by Loews Hotels” program ensures there’s something for everyone at the table. Whether you’re a true mixology enthusiast or someone who enjoys lighter, health-conscious options, the brand’s innovative “no ABV” and “low ABV” cocktails redefine holiday sipping.

For those hosting holiday gatherings at home, Mark Weiss, SVP of Food & Beverage, and Grant Hewitt, VP of Beverage, have shared special recipes to help you recreate the signature low and no-ABV cocktails at your holiday table. From the Cranberry Rosemary Spritz to the Sonoran Nog, these recipes are designed to impress even the most discerning guests.

Festive Cocktails by Loews Hotels: Try These at Home 

Free Spirited Cocktails (No ABV)

Live! by Loews – St. Louis: Strawberry Hibiscus Spritz
A refreshing blend of Lyres N/A Italian Spritz, housemade strawberry hibiscus syrup, Fever Tree Club Soda, and Fever Tree Tonic.

Ingredients 

• 1.5oz Lyre’s Italian Spritz Non-Alcoholic
• 1.5oz Strawberry-Hibiscus Syrup 
• 1.5oz Fever Tree Club Soda
• 1.5oz Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
• Garnish: Dehydrated Fruit Wheel

Directions

Build in an all-purpose wine glass filled with ice and stir to chill. Club soda and tonic to top. Dehydrated fruit wheel to garnish.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel: Cranberry Rosemary Spritz
Holiday vibes in a glass with yuzu Fever Tree Club Soda, cranberry juice, orange juice, and a touch of maple syrup.

Ingredients

• Cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, lime-yuzu fever tree
• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• .5 oz Orange Juice
• .25 oz Maple Syrup
• Topped with Lime Yuzu Fever tree
• Garnish: Burnt Rosemary Spring

Directions 

In a wine glass, add cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and ice, top it off with a lime-yuzu fever tree, stir lightly to keep color shades, add rosemary springs, and burn with a torch. 

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Loews Philadelphia Hotel: Save The Bees
A sweet and tangy mix of Lyre’s London N/A Gin, pear purée, lime, and honey syrup.

Ingredients

• 2oz Lyre’s London Dry Gin (N/A)
• 1oz Pear Puree
• .75oz Lime 
• 1oz Honey Simple
• Garnish: Thyme Sprig

Directions

Add all ingredients into a mixing tin with ice, shake thoroughly, double strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with Thyme sprig.

Spirited Cocktails (Low ABV)

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort: Sonoran Nog
A creamy delight with Cruzan Single Barrel Rum, real vanilla & coconut, Licor 43 Horchata, and fresh lime juice.

Ingredients

• 1.5oz. Cruzan Single Barrel Rum
• .5 oz. Real Vanilla & Coconut Mix
• .75 oz. Licor 43 Horchata
• .75 oz. Fresh lime juice
• Cinnamon-Dusted Large Ice Cube 

Directions

Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled rocks glass.  Add a large cinnamon-dusted ice cube.

Loews Royal Pacific Resort: Ho Ho Honeycrisp
Seasonal sophistication featuring Roku Gin, housemade cinnamon apple rosemary syrup, orange juice, and Grand Marnier.

Ingredients 

• 1.5 oz Roku gin
• .75 oz housemade cinnamon apple rosemary syrup (1 cup brown sugar, 1.5 cups hot water, 1 bunch of rosemary,  2 cinnamon sticks,  and 2 honey crisp apples)
• .5  oz orange juice
• .25 oz Grand Marnier
• Garnish: Dehydrated Apple Slice & Rosemary Sprig

Directions

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and shake vigorously with ice. Strain and serve in a coupe glass. Top with a dehydrated apple slice and rosemary sprig.

Live! by Loews – Arlington: Winter’s Kiss
A cozy blend of Ketel One Vodka, housemade vanilla syrup, crème de menthe, cream, and a touch of cardamom bitters.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Ketel One Vodka
• .5 oz House-made Vanilla syrup
• .5 oz Crème de menthe 
• 1 oz Cream
• 2 dashes Cardamom Bitters
• Garnish: Mint Leaf 

Directions

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a glass and serve. Garnish with a mint leaf.