Say hello to a fresh, new season with these mouthwatering Orlando cocktails According to the calendar, spring doesn't officially begin until March 20, but those of us living in the Orlando area are already seeing the flowers bloom and feeling the temperatures rise. A new season brings with it new flavors, on the plate but also in the glass as spring's bounty and hues infuse scores of Orlando cocktails. So, cheers to the florals and fruits of the season. We hope you enjoy this selection of refreshing, seasonal cocktails offered at some of our favorite Orlando bars and restaurants.
Fresca Mojito – Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Available by the glass or in a pitcher and made with Death’s Door Gin, tonic, lime
Meyer Lemonade – Seasons 52 Crop Organic Meyer Lemon Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Agave Nectar **Available beginning March 22**
Blood Orange Mojito – LakeHouse Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Mint, Bacardi Rum, Torani blood orange syrup, soda, blood orange and mint for garnish
Pimms by Mikey – North Quarter Tavern Gordon's Gin, Pimms No. 1, Orange, Lemon, Mint, Soda, Bitters
Spring Thaw – Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi Yokaichi Mugi shochu, Chateau Aloe Liqueur, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice
Gin & Rich – The Alfond Inn Tanqueray gin, Veuve Cliquot Rich Champagne, Blueberry Lemon puree with Basil and Muddled blueberries
Grace Under Pressure – The Osprey Tavern Wheelers gin, fino sherry, grapefruit, lime, rosemary, salt
Spain's Strawberry Blossom – Tapa Toro Muddle strawberry and orange with simple syrup, bourbon, elderflower liquor, brandy, blood orange bitters and topped with ginger ale for a little effervescence
Za Za – Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria Orlando Hibiscus Mix, Botanist Gin, Falernum, Cappelletti Aperitivo
Main Street Ambler – Highball & Harvest, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Smooth Ambler “Greenbrier” Gin / Blackberry, Hibiscus, Rhubarb Syrup, Spring Thyme, Lemon Juice, Rosemary Ice and Honey Syrup
Citrus Ginger Splash – Tony Roma's Domaine de Canton liqueur, blended with the flavors of lemon lime topped with Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Sub-Bourbon Apeel – Gaylord Palms Resort Knob Creek and Tangerine Simple Syrup
El Refrescante – Cocina 214 Patron Silver, Lime Juice, Agave, Ginger Ale, Mint leafs, cucumber slices
Mixed Berry & Basil Martini – Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs Absolute vodka, berry coulis, muddled basil, fresh lemon sour, tonic water
Jake’s Tea – Jake’s American Bar, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Ole Smoky Sweet Tea Tennessee Moonshine, Lemonade
El Diablo – The Whiskey Milagro Silver tequila, blackberry brandy, topped with ginger beer and a fresh squeeze of lime
Sunny with a Chance of Spice – Gaylord Palms Resort Tito’s Vodka, Homemade Pineapple Serrano Syrup
Staid in the Tropics – The Courtesy Tequila Ocho plata, house made cilantro syrup, fresh lime, habanero bitters, topped with house made coconut foam & cilantro garnish
Gingered Apple – Morimoto Asia Aviation Gin, Lime, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer, Muddled Asian Pear and Apple
Grapefruit Ginger Fizz – Soco
The Smoking Bullet – La Luce, Hilton Bonnet Creek Zignum Silver Mezcal, Bulleit Rye 95 Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Bitterman’s Xocolat Mole Bitters