From freshly pressed juices and house-made smoothies to a unique cocktail and spirit-free offering and thoughtfully curated wine list, the beverage program at Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa reflects a deliberate approach to sourcing, preparation, and presentation.

At Fields, preparation for making its various elixirs begins long before your drink is poured. Citrus juices are pressed by hand three to four times each week, ensuring brightness and balance. The bouquet used for spirit-free options is a great example of how they build kaleidoscopic flavor, interweaving fresh lemon, orange, and pineapple juices into something vibrant and celebratory — proof that spirit-free offerings can feel just as intentional as their classic counterparts.

The resort’s noteworthy Espresso Martini — available with or without spirits — which is unlike any that you’ve had before with incredible depth and richness, relies on a 24-hour cold-extracted espresso concentrate made with Café Du Monde’s chicory blend from New Orleans. Introduced by the resort’s beverage consultant William Elliott (of Brooklyn’s Maison Premiere, James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Bar) and finished with vanilla, the process yields a smooth, layered profile without bitterness.

Seasonality guides the bar as much as it does the kitchen at Fields. The Bull’s Blood Mule incorporates house-made ginger syrup crafted from freshly pressed ginger juice, cinnamon, and sugar, alongside fresh-pressed purple beets for earthy nuance and striking color. Many of the ingredients from this signature cocktail are sourced from its partners at Tap Root Fields farm — from ginger root to beets and herbs — reinforcing the property’s farm-to-table ethos and evolving relationship with the land.

A Sense of Place

The wine program, curated by certified sommelier Alison Ferretti of Vine & Voyage, carries that same philosophy. Designed to be thoughtful and approachable, the list balances classic regions like Burgundy and Champagne with hidden gems that offer value and discovery. “A great bottle gives us a feeling of connection,” Alison says. “You travel through the glass — to a Tuscan hillside, Napa Valley, or right here in the Finger Lakes.”

With more than 140 wineries and a growing international reputation for cool-climate styles like Riesling, Cabernet Franc, sparkling wine, and rosé, the Finger Lakes provides vibrant, food-friendly wines that capture the character of the region.

Discover the cocktail list and make a reservation for Fields restaurant at skaneatelesfields.com.