The Top 10 Craft Cocktails Bars In Orlando

The Courtesy is a good place to start, because it is well known in Orlando. It has a killer absinthe collection and a handful of creative cocktails. Try the Piedra Almas, Mezcal, house made mango shrub, yellow Chartreuse, fresh lime, and candied lime garnish. The Courtesy offers The Courtesy Cocktail Class on the first and third Saturday of every month. This is a great way to not only sip great cocktails, but to learn to make them!

The Woods is in a historic building and rotates its menu monthly. The décor makes you feel like you are in the forest. Table tops and the bar are naturally shaped pieces of trees. The Woods also caps the number of patrons that come in, so it’s never overcrowded, and you can have an actual conversation without shouting. Try the Chupacabra: Tres Agave Reposado tequila, Aperol, King’s Ginger, and grapefruit juice. If you don’t see anything on the menu that looks interesting, you can request a custom drink.

Lil Indies is small. It’s almost hidden by Will’s Pub, but you will be glad you took the extra effort to find it. Lil Indies is like a dive bar but without the grunge. There isn’t much seating, so be prepared to stand. Try ordering Death in the Shade, Herbsaint Legendre, Tahitian and Merkat lime, coconut water, sugar, and mint. This drink is not at all fruity but feels very tropical. Behind the DJ booth is some hidden seating.

Luma on Park is a foodie favorite with amazing cocktails, and it is a place for tequila lovers. While known for incredible food, Luma steps up big time with great cocktails to complement the menu. Try the Tequila Pine, pineapple habañero tequila, house made vanilla simple syrup, pineapple juice, and lime. If you aren’t in the mood for sit down dinner but want to try the cocktails, there’s a lounge that offers small plates and cocktails.

The concept is simple: put a bar in the center of the room and have the atmosphere revolve around amazing drinks. It works. The bartenders at The Guesthouse are friendly, and happy hour goes on until 8pm. It has traditional drinks like the Moscow Mule and the Old Fashioned, but there are also some adventurous cocktails worth trying, like the Army Navy: Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin, Orgeat, Angostura lemon, and cherry.