12 Months of cocktails An Archer Hotel exclusive Pour

Sunflower is an ode to the season when longer days call for lighter sips and fresh-picked flavors — like cucumber, elderflower and lemon — steal the show. Reminiscent of summer’s easy warmth, this cocktail was crafted on a whim and became instantly beloved. Our guests loved it, ordered seconds, told their friends and somewhere between the sips and the laughter, they named it: Sunflower. Try it for yourself — exclusively at Sky & Vine atop Archer Hotel Napa this May.

Inspired by the legendary Willie Nelson and the slow sizzle of an Austin summer — Too Close to the Sun blazes a trail straight from the heart of Texas. With a base of smooth, barrel-aged reposado tequila and the kick of housemade jalapeño simple syrup, it’s our take on a gimlet — classic at its core, but undeniably original. And it’s only at AKB in Archer Hotel Austin this July.

Every great cocktail starts with a spark — and in this case, it was a friendly challenge among our spirited sales team. During Archer’s annual sales conference, six teams rolled up their sleeves, channeled their inner mixologists and crafted their way toward cocktail glory — but in the end, two creations stole the show.

Sugar Kiss, imagined by Team Pink Ladies, is a bold yet balanced blend: vodka kissed with blood orange and ginger liqueurs, a swirl of pomegranate, and a splash of cranberry — finished with a sugar rim and lime twist. 

Dragon's Breath, crafted by Team Blaze, is a refreshing, non-alcoholic nod to the garden — muddled basil, tart blackberry, and a hint of dragon fruit with lime and botanical Cleanco G, elegantly shaken and poured coupe-style.

Fresh, fun and full of heart — these winning sips are available at all AKB locations throughout August.

Channeling the high-glam energy of New York Fashion Week, Shining Lights walks the line between playful and poised. Absolut Watermelon and rose syrup bring the bold color and flavor, while St-Germain adds a floral finesse. A dusting of beverage glitter catches the light — and the eye — with every sip. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel New York this September.

Witchy Woman is our spellbinding salute to New England’s most bewitching season — a cocktail steeped in lore, layered with autumnal warmth and finished with smoking sage. Thinking of the mystique of Salem and the women who shaped history (and spirits), this potion features Boston-born Putnam Rye — a female-founded whiskey with a story as bold as its flavor. Only at AKB in Archer Hotel Burlington this October.

A homegrown remix of a classic — Your 425 Manhattan is steeped in Pacific Northwest flavor. We start with Woodinville Rye — crafted just down the road — then layer in Grandma’s Apple Pie Liqueur for a whisper of orchard nostalgia, giving the traditional Manhattan a cozy, PNW-style twist. Available this November — exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Redmond.

Velveteen Rabbit is a cocktail crafted with heart — a nod to the tale that shares its name and the whimsical animal décor you’ll uncover at AKB Alexandria. With a base of Pierre Ferrand Cognac and delicate notes of Strega, Aperol and warm Demerara then smoked with your choice of cherry, oak or hickory, it’s a drink that invites you to cozy up and slow down. Available in December at AKB in Archer Hotel Alexandria.