Unleash Your Inner Disney Mixologist, Cocktails and Recipes from Around the World

Hey there, fellow Disney enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a magical journey through Walt Disney World like never before? I don't know about you, but when I visit the Happiest Place on Earth, I'm not just there for the rides and character meetups. I'm also on a mission to discover the most enchanting cocktails the Disney parks have to offer.

So, in my quest to uncover the hidden gems of Disney libations, I reached out to my fellow travel advisors at Curated Travel Collection for their favorite adult beverages at Walt Disney World. The result? A treasure trove of delightful concoctions from all over the park. After scouring the internet to help make your Disney dreams come true even when you're not in the park, I've included recipes for you to recreate these magical drinks at home. So, grab your shaker, and let's dive into the world of Disney cocktails!

Epcot, Where the Adventure Begins

Epcot is a haven for cocktail enthusiasts, offering a variety of libations inspired by different countries. Let's start our Disney cocktail adventure here.

La Cava Avocado from La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico Pavilion

Our first stop is the Mexico Pavilion, where you'll find the delightful La Cava Avocado. This unique cocktail is filled with surprising additions like orange and melon liquor, and yes, avocado! Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

2 oz Tequila Blanco

1.5 oz Melon Liquor

1 oz Orange Liquor

1/4 Avocado

1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

1 tbsp Hibiscus Salt (or just kosher)

Directions:

Add all ingredients except salt to a blender with 3/4 cup of ice.

Blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes.

Pour into a margarita glass rimmed with hibiscus salt.

Enjoy!

recipe from www.tequilaraiders.com

Tokyo Sunset in Japan

Next, take a stroll to the Japan Pavilion and try the Tokyo Sunset. It's a tropical delight with Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, Banana Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice. Just remember, even if it tastes like fruit juice, don't let it sneak up on you!

Ingredients:

1 oz Coconut Rum

1 oz Peach Schnapps

1 oz Banana Liqueur

3 oz Pineapple Juice

Splash of grenadine

Instructions:

Combine coconut rum, peach schnapps, banana liqueur, and pineapple juice in a shaker with ice.

Shake well and pour into a glass.

Drizzle a bit of grenadine into the drink.

Feel free to garnish with a mini umbrella or a piece of pineapple and enjoy!

recipe from www.disneyinyourday.com

Violet Sake in Japan

If you're looking for a refreshing drink with a unique flavor, try the Violet Sake at the Garden House in Epcot. It's a beautifully vibrant purple color and tastes like a grape Jolly Rancher had a baby with violet lemonade.

Ingredients:

4 oz Dry Sake

1.5 oz Monin Desert Pear Syrup

0.5 oz Rose's Sweetened Lime Juice

2 oz water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake well, and serve over ice.

Top with a slice of fresh lemon for garnish.

recipe from https://bethanyvinton.com

Moonshine Sour at Regal Eagle (America Pavilion)

If you find yourself at Epcot this summer, head to the American Pavilion and quench your thirst with a Moonshine Sour. This refreshing beverage combines Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine, tangy Blood Orange Sour Mix, zesty Lemon Juice, and a touch of sweetness from Blackberry Simple Syrup.

Ingredients:

2 oz Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine

3 oz Blood Orange Sour Mix

0.5 oz Lemon Juice

0.75 oz Blackberry Simple Syrup

Blackberry Simple Syrup:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup blackberries, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.

Bring to a boil and let the sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.

Pour mixture through a fine strainer and let it cool.

Instructions:

Combine all cocktail ingredients in a shaker with ice.

Shake well and strain into a glass.

Garnish with a blackberry and enjoy your Moonshine Sour!

recipe from https://www.facebook.com/epcoteats

Viking Coffee in Norway

For a warm and creamy delight, head to the Norway Pavilion and order the Viking Coffee. This velvety concoction is made with Bailey’s Irish Crème, Kamora Coffee Liqueur, and coffee, perfect for sipping in the charming setting of Epcot's Norway.

Ingredients:

1 part Kamora Coffee Liqueur (Can substitute Kahlua)

1 part Bailey's Irish Cream

6 parts good coffee

Crunchy coffee-chocolate garnish

Chocolate Syrup to taste

Instructions:

Mix together.

Serve hot or cold over ice.

Recipe from monorailsandmagic.com

Prosecco in Italy

Don't forget to visit Italy at Epcot and enjoy some Prosecco at Enoteca Castello. It's the perfect bubbly drink to raise a toast to your Disney adventure.

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Champagne in France

In the heart of the World Showcase, France offers a delightful selection of wines. Start with some bubbly like the Moët Pink Champagne or Nicolas Feuillate Champagne and savor the taste of France.

Glühwein at Epcot Holiday Booths (Bavaria Booth)

During Epcot's holiday festival, make sure to grab a Glühwein at the Bavaria booth. This house-made hot spiced wine is perfect for sipping on those cooler December days.

Ingredients:

1 bottle of red wine

1/2 cup sugar

3 whole cloves

2 sticks cinnamon

2 star anise pods

1 orange, sliced

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a pot on a stove over medium heat.

Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the drink to continue to steep for 30 minutes.

Add more sugar to taste, garnish glasses if desired, and enjoy!

recipe from www.disneyinyourday.com

Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios

Now let's go off to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios to see what we can find. Both have some of our favorite places to get a drink like Baseline Tap House and Nomad Lounge. Since they route their menu of great craft beers and ciders I haven't spotlighted anything from Baseline, but we can start with Olga's Cantina and my personal favorite.

Fuzzy Tauntaun at Olga's Cantina

Whenever we are in Hollywood Studios I try for a reservation at Olga's Cantina so I can have the Fuzzy Tauntaun. It's a peachy, alcoholic orange juice with a unique twist – a tingling and numbing foam created by a Szechuan flower called the buzz button.

Ingredients (Cocktail):

6 ounces orange juice

1 ½ ounces peach vodka

1 ½ ounces simple syrup

½ ounce peach schnapps

Ingredients (Buzz Foam):

Buzz button flowers

½ cup 80-proof vodka

1 ½ cups cold water

2 tsp meringue powder

½ tsp xanthan gum

Directions:

Prepare the Buzz Button-Infused Vodka (takes 3-4 days). Add buzz buttons and vodka to a large mason jar. Tighten the lid and refrigerate for at least 3-4 days (the longer the better).

Make the cocktail by combining orange juice, peach vodka, simple syrup, and peach schnapps in a shaker, then pour into a glass filled with ice.

To make the foam, add 1 ½ cups cold water to an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.

Strain ¼ cup of the buzz button-infused vodka.

Whisk the water in the dish constantly while adding the infused vodka, meringue powder, and xanthan gum. When adding the xanthium gum, make sure to gently sprinkle it over the top so it is spread out around the dish and doesn’t clump together.

Put an electric hand mixer into the water on low to medium speed. Keep the mixer in one corner of the baking dish to create a current that will form bubbles.

Once there are enough bubbles in the foam, immediately scoop it onto the cocktail and enjoy!

recipe from www.diznify.com

Jet Juice at Oga's Cantina

Step into the Star Wars universe at Oga's Cantina and try the Jet Juice. This cocktail is a recreation of a beverage made by starship pilots and features spiced bourbon, hot pepper and açaí liqueurs, white grape juice, and lemon.

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Bourbon

½ oz Ancho Chile Liqueur

½ oz Açaí Liqueur

½ oz White Grape Juice

½ oz Lemon Juice

Directions:

Add whiskey, ancho chile liqueur, açai liqueur, grape juice, lemon juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.

Shake for 10-20 seconds.

Strain into a small highball or large lowball glass.

recipe from sipsfromscripts.com

Pink Himalayan at Yak and Yeti

Before you conquer the Yeti, make a pit stop at Yak and Yeti and try the Pink Himalayan cocktail. This intriguing mix of Tanqueray Gin, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Passion Fruit, and Lemongrass Flavors will refresh your senses.

Jen’s Tattoo at Nomad Lounge

Discover the exotic flavors of Jen’s Tattoo at Nomad Lounge. Made with Ketel One Vodka, Watermelon, Hibiscus, and Lime Juice, this drink is sweet and refreshing, perfect for a Disney day.

Recipe:

2 oz Vodka

1 oz Watermelon Juice

Half squeezed lime

1/2 oz Hibiscus Syrup

Shake with ice and pour

Garnish with a hibiscus flower and lime

Enjoy!

recipe from https://www.instagram.com/thehappiesthouronearth/

Disney Springs

I was a little surprised when only a few drinks from Disney Springs popped up on the list. Especially since it contains over 50 places to grab something to eat or drink. I believe we might be missing a few hidden gems at Disney Springs that may require that I do a little research into the topic. But I am willing to take on the task.

Duck Duck Razz at Boathouse (Disney Springs)

Head over to Disney Springs and make a stop at the Boathouse for a Duck Duck Razz cocktail. With its vibrant blue hue and a mini rubber duck garnish, this drink is as fun as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

2 parts, 160ml raspberry vodka

1 part, 80ml peach schnapps

1 part, 80ml blue curaçao

1 part, 80ml simple syrup

4 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions:

Shake in a cocktail mixer with ice.

recipe from chipandco.com

Moonshine Flight at Chef Art's Homecomin' (Disney Springs)

For all you moonshine fans, Chef Art's Homecomin' now offers a Moonshine Flight! You get to taste a little bit of everything, including Sweet Tea Shine, Moonshine Margarita, Blue Hooch, Rum Punch, and Strawberry Lemonade.

The Resorts

With so many resorts with great bars, restaurants, and lounges we have only hit the tip of this iceberg. All of these are from the Magic Kingdom Resort area since you can't get a good drink inside the park. These are also great ideas to try for your Monorail crawl. So let's start by taking the boat over to Wilderness Lodge.

Mimosa Flight at Whispering Canyon Cafe (Wilderness Lodge)

If you're staying at Wilderness Lodge, don't miss the Mimosa Flight at Whispering Canyon Cafe. You can choose from four different flavors: Pomegranate, Blood Orange, POG (passion fruit, orange, and guava), and Orange! Enjoy these bubbly delights as you fuel up for a day of Disney magic.

Trader Sam's Spiky Pineapple at the Polynesian

At Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace, you can enjoy the Spiky Pineapple, a delightful concoction featuring Barbancourt Pango Rhum blended with pineapple Dole Whip. It's like a flavorful rum punch that will keep you cool in the Florida sun.

Trader Sam's Zombie

If you're up for a thrilling adventure, try the Zombie at Trader Sam's. It's a potent mix of Appleton Estate Reserve Rum, Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum, Hamilton 151 Rum, tropical juices, falernum, and cinnamon. Just be careful; this one's a strong potion!

Zombie Batch (makes enough for 3 drinks):

Ingredients:

6 oz orange juice (no pulp)

6 oz sour mix

4 oz orgeat syrup

Ingredients:

3 oz zombie batch

0.75 oz Bacardi 8 rum

0.75 oz Appleton Rum

0.5 oz Gosling 151 rum

Steps:

In a shaker, combine all ingredients and shake well.

Pour over ice into a glass.

Serve.

recipe from ohsweetdisney.com

The Voyager at the Polynesian Barefoot Pool Bar

Indulge in a Dole Whip and a drink at the Polynesian Barefoot Pool Bar with The Voyager. It's a tropical delight with Parrot Bay coconut rum blended with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, layered with pineapple Dole Whip and blue curaçao.

Great Non-alcoholic Beverages

If you are not looking for an alcoholic drink but still want a little something fun or fancy make sure you ask if there is a non-alcoholic version of a drink. In the meantime, these are some of the best NA drinks on Walt Disney World property.

Rosemary Cooler from Enchanted Rose at the Grand Floridian

We have a weakness for Rosemary in general, so adding it to a sweet lemonade just seemed like a no-brainer. Another smooth fruity drink, this one is made with Odwalla® Lemonade, Vanilla, and Rosemary. This is perfect for the NA drinker who doesn’t like bubbles.

Mentirosa from La Cava del Tequila in Mexico

It’s Lyre's Italian Orange, Lyre's Agave, cucumber-lime juice, and agave nectar with a hibiscus salt rim. Next, we headed over to Epcot to a very popular spot, La Cava Del Tequila. This drink was a little hidden on the menu but WOW was it delicious! The Mentirosa has a 0.0% ABV and that is how it is notated on the cocktail menu. It is a mix of Lyre's Italian Orange, Lyre's Agave, cucumber-lime juice, and agave nectar with a hibiscus salt rim. This seems to be the most upscale one on the list and my adult daughter is looking forward to trying it.

Sip, Savor, and Celebrate

Now that you have a list of Disney cocktails to explore, let the adventure begin! Whether you're sipping your way through Epcot's international pavilions or enjoying a fruity concoction at Disney Springs, these drinks are sure to add an extra sprinkle of pixie dust to your Disney vacation.

Please note that most of these cocktails are alcoholic, so always drink responsibly, especially in the world of Disney magic.