There’s no better time than the present to toast to something wonderful, and no better place to do it than Orlando.

The City Beautiful isn’t just a sensational foodie scene – our mixology game is on point, too.

A pink cocktail in a tumbler sits on the edge of a pool overlooking green treetops.

Whether you like your drinks sweet and whimsical or strong and smoky, there’s a creative concoction waiting for you close to your beautiful hotel room at Rosen Centre.

Celebrate National Cocktail Day on March 24 by enjoying one of these seven unique cocktails in Orlando.

1. Adult Juice Box at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill

A yellow cocktail in a stemmed glass garnished with pineapple and a cherry sits on a dark reflective table in front of a glowing aquarium.

Who says kids get to have all the good treats?

The Adult Juice Box at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill inside Rosen Centre is the perfect throwback to childhood…with a little something extra now that you’re over the age of 21.

This juice box is a blend of pineapple juice, orange juice, tropical-tasting passionfruit syrup, and Plantation rum.

Sip your cocktail looking out over our beautiful pool, or grab a seat at our chic, contemporary bar.

Wherever you choose to enjoy your Adult Juice Box, you’ll be transported to a tropical poolside paradise. Or maybe, when you’re at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill, you’re already there.

2. Crazy, Sexy, Cool at Jojo’s ShakeBAR

A hand holding the base of a martini glass with a milky brown liquid topped with an enormous toasted marshmallow on a skewer. Also on the table are a long white menu and a row of cookies.

Have your dessert and drink it, too.

Jojo’s ShakeBAR in Pointe Orlando is the place to go for some of the most indulgent milkshakes in the area.

These insta-worthy beauties are topped with a spectacle of garnishes, including donut holes, gummy candy ribbons, cookies, s’mores, and more.

In addition to swoon-worthy shakes and a full menu of savory favorites, they have a colorful cocktail list totally worthy of a visit on National Cocktail Day.

One shining star of their drink menu is the Crazy, Sexy, Cool, made with Three Olives vodka, Baileys, salted caramel, and Créme de Cacao.

This sweet, sultry cocktail is topped with a perfectly toasted marshmallow for a photo finish that’s so tempting, you may not even have the patience to take the picture first.

Still not sweet enough? Try adding a shot of your favorite spirit to one of their milkshakes for an experience that tastes as outrageous as it looks.

3. Drunken Pumpkin at Cocktails & Screams

National Cocktail Day is about seven months away from Halloween. But that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the spirit of the spooky season this spring.

Cocktails & Screams is a year-round, Halloween-themed bar in downtown Orlando. The menu features all kinds of chilled drinks with chilling names, like the “Creature from the Black Lagoon” dark and stormy and the “Death Dealer” shot of gin.

But the boo-ziest beverage of all is the “Drunken Pumpkin.”

This sharable cocktail combines Jack Daniels and pumpkinpuree in a massive trick-or-treating pail. It billows smoke as it’s brought to your table for an extra spooky effect.

On most days, Cocktails & Screams is 21+. However, guests of all ages are welcome during the Sunday “Cereal Killer” brunch, which features event-exclusive cocktails and mocktails.

4. Tiki in Tango at Café Tu Tu Tango

A white tiki cup with dark carvings of a mermaid garnished with an orange slice sitting on a wooden table in a dim room.

Café Tu Tu Tango is a one-of-a-kind destination in Pointe Orlando, just down the road from Rosen Centre.

Known for its eclectic art collection and globally inspired small-plates, it’s easy to see why Café Tu Tu Tango is a favorite of both Orlando locals and visitors from all over the world.

Their bar menu is a playful tribute to legendary artists with drinks like Starry Night, Dali Parton, and the Banksy Smash.

One of their most iconic drinks, however, is the Tiki in Tango, served in an eye-catching carved Tiki cup.

This tropical drink is made of Rum Haven Caribbean rum, Diplomático Planas white rum, coconut water, and pineapple reduction, garnished with an orange slice.

Try it paired with dishes like the Dynamite Shrimp, Cuban Sliders, or Jamón Serrano Croquetas for an experience bursting with flavor.

5. Japanese Slip n’ Slide at Tori Tori

A lime green cocktail in a rounded martini glass topped with frothy egg whites and an orange floral design dusted on top.

Tori Tori is one of the top destinations in Orlando for craft cocktails, upscale Asian-inspired bar food, and house-made Yakitori and Kushiyaki.

This Michelin-recognized eatery in the Mills District is owned and operated by the same chef as Orlando’s acclaimed ramen restaurant, Domu.

The Tori Tori drink menu features a variety of specialty Highballs, carbonated cocktails made with a variety of vodka, whisky, sake, tequila, and other spirits.

One of the most eye-catching drinks at Tori Tori is the Japanese Slip n’ Slide, made with Haku Japanese vodka, Midori, dry curacao, lemon, and frothy egg whites.

This bright, fruity drink is as refreshing as it is colorful and perfect for perking up your palate.

6. Clarified Milk Punch at Courtesy Bar

Bartenders started whipping up single-serving cocktails in the 1800s.

But people have shared laughs over mixed drinks for way longer than that.

Communal punch bowls originated in India and became popular in England in the 17th century. The English started making punches with milk, straining out the curds that form when dairy and alcohol meet.

When clarified milk punch is made with dark liquor, the process strips the liquor of dark, bitter tannins. The result is a smooth, crystal-clear beverage.

This National Cocktail Day, go old school at The Courtesy in the upscale suburb of Winter Park.

This intimate cocktail bar serves a rotating selection of milk punches, which often have a global twist. Past punches have featured Thai piña colada, spicy mango mezcal, and sarsaparilla chai flavors.

7. Volcano Bowl at Aku Aku Tiki Bar

After modern cocktails caught on in the 19th century, it wasn’t long before people started making their favorite drinks at home.

The first cocktail recipe book came out in 1862 and was written by Jerry Thomas, known as the “father of American mixology.” The book featured his signature drink, the Blue Blazer, a dazzling drink that comes engulfed in blue-white flames.

By the early 20th century, flaming cocktails like the Blue Blazer fell out of fashion.

The flaming drink renaissance came in the 1940s and ‘50s with the rise of tiki culture. Many tiki bars lit their Polynesian-inspired cocktails aflame for extra flair.

At Aku Aku Tiki Bar in downtown Orlando, you can try one of the most famous fiery drinks, the Volcano Bowl. This drink blends six rums with tropical fruit juices as a float of overproof rum feeds the flames.

The Volcano comes in a 48-oz. size that is perfect for sharing.

Mix Up Your Stay at Rosen Centre

When you stay at Rosen Centre, great entertainment, food, and of course, cocktails, are never far.

Our central location on International Drive makes it easy to try each of these cocktails with either a short walk or an easy rideshare drive.

Or, if you’d rather not leave the comfort of our resort, simply head to the main floor and grab a drink from one of our onsite bars, including Everglades, Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila, and Sam & Bubbe’s.

Then, when your final nightcap is complete, head back to your stylish, comfortable guest room for a night of well-deserved rest.

Cheers!

A cloudy orange cocktail with a dried citrus slice and orange sprinkled rim sits on the ground beside a blue pool with a tall building in the background.