Orlando's Top Summer Drinks

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Updated: July 19, 2009

Relax at an outdoor tiki bar or at an exotic drink excursion with a refreshing mojito, margarita, pina colada or mai tai in hand and pretend you're at an island getaway. Cool off from the summer heat with a frou-frou concoction or a frozen spirit at one of these bars or restaurants in Orlando.

On this page:Tropical Potions, More Spots for Summer Drinks.

Tropical Potions

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bahama Breeze
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    499 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32701 (map)

    Bahama Breeze is your local trip to the islands in Altamonte Springs. The Caribbean atmosphere lets guests forget about their troubles for a while and lets them feel as if they're in the islands, mon. The journey continues with the restaurant's signature drink the Bahama Mama, which includes freshly squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, banana liqueur, Malibu and Myers's dark rum.

  2. 2 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Blue Martini
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    4200 Conroy Rd Ste H246, Orlando, FL 32839 (map)

    Take a trip to a tropical restaurant and bar combo at the Mall at Millenia and choose from 20 delish martinis, including a signature, self-titled martini served in a snifter glass with a glow-stick straw.

  3. 3 2 Star Rating: Below Average Bongo's Cuban Cafe
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    2426 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32809 (map)

    Experience Cuban ambiance and virtual island getaway at Gloria and Emilio Estefan's eatery in Downtown Disney. The bamboo bar features colorful bongos as stools and serves authentic Mojitos that can sneak up on you if you're not careful.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Disney's Polynesian Resort
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    7 Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

    Encounter the Polynesian Islands, tropical feasts and pina coladas or strawberry daiquiris served in animated tiki glasses at the 'Ohana Restaurant, Kona Cafe, the Spirit of Aloha dinner show or in one of the hotel bars.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
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    6000 Universal Studios Plz Ste 704, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)

    Take a bite out of a cheeseburger in paradise paired with a salty-sweet lime or frozen strawberry margarita while pretending you're in Key West for the day at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Universal's CityWalk.

  6. 6 Stardust Lounge
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    431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

    Step back in time during the '60s when tiki drinks were served at the Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar the Aku Aku in the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. This underground bar in Downtown Orlando pays homage to the lounge of yesteryear with its Aku-Aku, Mai Tai and other old-school drinks.

  7. 7 Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge
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    26 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

    The Aloha spirit is alive and well at the Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge in Downtown Orlando. The bar serves tropical cocktails like the Hurricane, Beach Bum and Coco-Loco served from a long, wooden bar created from old railroad track wood from Zimbabwe, Africa.

More Spots for Summer Drinks

  1. 8 2 Star Rating: Below Average Bongo's Cuban Cafe
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    2426 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32809 (map)

    Try the frozen and blended rum runner with rum, blackberry brandy and banana liqueur.

  2. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Emeril's Tchoup Chop
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    6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)

    A full menu of nouveau tiki concoctions including the pineapple and rum-based Rapanui in a sugar-rimmed glass.

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