Face it: No matter how fabulous the cocktail, it always tastes better when sipped in a magnificent location.

Consider ordering your next drink at Neo Sky Bar, the only rooftop watering hole in Ras Al Khaimah. The elegant space is located on top of Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, and the 360-degree views come with handcrafted cocktails, fusion tapas and a menu of Champagnes. For an experience headlined by a striking sunset over the Arabian Gulf, hop on board the complimentary private boat docked at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach. Drinks at the property’s Shore House can be enjoyed along with a menu of sliders and tasty local fare.

Prefer a Caribbean vibe? At Appleton Rum Estate in Jamaica, you can indulge in creations by Master Blender Joy Spence, who makes the most of the property’s Cane to Cocktail rum enterprise. Plus, the estate’s limited-edition rums make a great souvenir to bring home from your tropical escape. Elsewhere on the island, Floyd’s Pelican Bar is a floating institution built by a local fisherman called Floyd who used scrap wood to create a space perfect for sampling rum punch cocktails and savoring a menu of freshly caught seafood. Bonus: The bar is accessible only by boat.

Waterside, serene and beloved by celebrities, Kenshō Ornos Sunset & Lounge Bar overlooks Ornos Bay in Greece. The menu of cocktails is inspired by Greek myths and features choices such as the white rum-based Medusa’s Gaze. In Rhodes, The Ixian Grand & All Suites is positioned on Ixia beach, and its Truman Lobby Bar features a gorgeous veranda overlooking the gardens. Drinks come with alluring names, such as A Perfect Love Affair and Aegean Breeze. On the island of Crete, Seaside, A Lifestyle Resort provides sweeping views of the Aegean Sea and a menu of refreshing cocktails. Its signature Seaside libation is a snappy blend of vodka, strawberry, cranberry and soda.