Are you ready to get into the festive spirit? Say cheers to holly jolly spirited fun throughout the holidays, sipping Christmas cocktails at the best Orlando bars and restaurants.
Tis' the season to raise a glass to the holidays, and although Orlando might not have snow (thankfully!!) we do know how to celebrate Christmas and the holidays, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive cocktail in your hand, surrounded by twinkling lights, fake snow, and holiday hits on repeat.
Check out our naughty and very nice list of the best bars and restaurants in Orlando that are featuring over-the-top décor, holiday-inspired cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to. Cheers!
We will be updating this list throughout the holidays as more bars and restaurants get into the festive spirit with cocktails and more, so check back often ya'll, and Happy Holiday!
Festive Christmas Cocktails and Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Orlando
Orlando's Best Christmas Cocktails And Holiday Pop-Up Bars
9101 International Drive, Orlando
JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando is a popular restaurant and bar located at Pointe Orlando and during the holidays JoJo's transforms into a winter wonderland, it's a holiday must-do in Orlando!
Complete with over-the-top decor, a speciality menu with comforting seasonal favorites, and lots of holiday activites throughout the holiday season, you gotta check out JoJo’s ShakeBAR.
Decked out with towering eight-foot nutcrackers, giant ornaments, twinkling string lights, and Christmas trees surrounding every corner. Whether you're in town for an event at the Orange County Convention Center or checking off your holiday shopping list on I-Drive, they have everything you need to fuel your festive fun.
Exciting activities like Ornament Painting starts 11/18! Grab your crew, family, or date, and make this season magical at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando. For Reservations, click here.
23 Church St W Orlando
Winter in Wonderland is back at HighT on Church Street, taking place now through January 5, Winter in Wonderland features a wonderland of whimsical and beautiful holiday decor! Sip on some of the most magical cocktails and feast on some amazing holiday inspired tapas!
Be immersed in the picturesque glow of the wonderland lights as they twinkle while you experience live entertainment! From Mrs. Claus to Alice and even Santa you never know who you may see roaming around Wonderland! Hear the sweet sounds of carolers and swinging Christmas tunes!
In addition to Winter in Wonderland, HighT has brought back some favorite holiday ticketed events and added some new ones as well! This year you can attend Alice’s Friendsgiving Feast on November 28th, New! Alice’s Friendsgiving Afternoon Tea on select dates in November, New! Holiday Party at Winter in Wonderland on select dates in November & December featuring live entertainment, plus enjoy Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Claus & Alice, and to cap it off our don’t be late for White Rabbit’s New Years’s Eve Ball!
Looking to book experiences for large groups of 15+ or reserving the full space for your corporate event or Holiday party? Contact info@elevatedbarmanagement.com for packages and pricing.
Winter in Wonderland at HighT is happening now through January 5. New this year general admission tickets require a $5 per person charge in advance.
.Winter in Wonderland Tickets & Reservations are now live at bookthewonder.com! Be sure to claim your spot for Orlando’s favorite Holiday Bar!
8967 International Dr, Orlando
Signature shots served in glasses carved from ice? What could be more festice than that! Head to to ICEBAR Orlando on I-Drive to try all the fun and tasty festive flavors at the world's largest ICEBAR.
Located on International Drive, ICEBAR Orlando is the most popular year-round ice bar in the world and during the holidays, its the perfect place to celebrate! In addition to spectacular ice sculptures, everything from the seating to your glass is made out of hand-carved ice. After chilling at the ICEBAR, warm up in the room temperature Fire Lounge with fresh signature holiday inspired cocktails, mouth-watering festivemenu, nightly specials, live DJs, and VIP bottle service.
8441 international Dr # 260 Orlando,
Helena Modern Riviera located at ICON Park on I-Drive has introduced a new Winter Experience for 2024, Helena’s Après Ski Social Club!
Get ready to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life in Orlando and immerse yourself in a cozy winter wonderland. The new Après Ski concept brings together the warmth and camaraderie of the slopes, where you can relax and unwind with friends after a day of skiing—or just a day in the city!
Along with a beautiful transformation of Helena’s aesthetic, they are introducing some exciting new menu items, including Aligot—a deliciously creamy and cheesy dish and don’t forget to wash it down with a NEW cocktail list.
One of the holiday highlight at Helena’s Après Ski Social Club is ALIGOT, a decadent French Apres Ski dish of cheesy mashed potatoes that’s a match made in heaven with rare ribeye or artisanal charcuterie,
Don’t forget to complement it with an ‘Uphill Thrust’ cranberry margarita shareable cocktail served inside a gondola lift!
Come by this unique Winter pop up before the snow melts and immerse yourself in Apres Ski culture! Reserve your unforgettable experience today at helenamodernriviera.com and explore this exclusive Après-Ski holiday pop-up offerings—where winter magic meets indulgence!
1288 N Orange Avenue,Winter Park
Now through December 30 enjoy Miracle On Orange - a Christmas-themed pop-up at The Courtesy, complete with decorations, specialty cocktails, and all the holiday spirit you can imagine ansd then some!
During this ultra-festive affair, The Courtesy transforms into a winter wonderland, celebrating the magic of the holiday season through festive cocktails, decor, music, and ambiance, and with the bar open 7 days a week, you can enjoy as much Christmas as possible.
The Courtesy has been doing Miracle for almost as long as the’ve been open and are the only bar in Orlando participating in the international Miracle pop up program that started in NYC.
30 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando
Wrap up in holiday cheer at Mather's Social Gathering, where the holidays meets cozy warmth in lots of holly jolly festive decor! Mather's is serving holiday cheer in every glass Your holiday favorites, like Christmas in Aspen and Mistletoe, are back too!
211 N Lucerne Cir E, Orlando
The Wellborn located in The historic IW Phillips House at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne is is dressed in its holiday best! The Christmas decorations are up, and its the perfect place to celebrate with holly jolly cocktails and a delicious brunch.
106 Lake Ave, Maitland
Permanent Vacation is a 21+ tropical destination with an extensive rum list, rum mixed with exotic flavors, exquisite bites, immersive special effects and vibes that never stray too far from the equator, even during the holidays when you can enjoy Santa grilling on the BBQ...
This is no ordinary holiday bar, the've decked the halls and lit their yule logs in preparation for the Christmas Cookout, featuring exotic seasonal cocktails accompanied by the sweet smells of Santa cooking your favorite Christmas critters!!
Permanent Vacation’s Christmas Cookout is the best for sure, and worth a visit or three!
1016 Semoran Blvd, Casselberry
Colorado Fondue Company is a longtime destination for cook-your-own fondue specialties and drinks in a rustic, woodsy setting, perfect for when the holidays come around and the popular restaurant and bar is transformed into a cosy, winter mountain lodge, complete with festive decor throughout!
Throughout the festive period you can dine on an exclusive winterfest menu featuring three courses for $26.95 while sipping holiday cocktails from the bar.
39 West Pine Street, Orlando
Cocktails and Screams is an electrifying bar experience in the heart of Orlando! Prepare yourself for a thrilling fusion of spine-tingling excitement and tantalizing libations. As you step into this macabre wonderland, you'll be enveloped by an atmosphere that is equal parts eerie and enchanting.
Ok, yes, this is a year-round Halloween bar, but during the holidays you can expect your festive spirit to come with a side of the strange and unusual!
Expect wicked holiday cocktails and a mix of festive entertainment that you won't experience anywhere else including Krampusnacht!, GRINCH NIGHT, Magic Michael Horror Male Revue - HO HO HO Edition, and more!
Walt Disney World
Discover magical merriment, dazzling décor and gift ideas galore at Disney Springs. Shop, Dine and Play the most festive way—November 8 through December 30, 2024.
Be joyful and indulge in one-of-a-kind experiences together in a winter wonderland, such as the Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth, Santa's Marketplace hosted by Bauducco, nightly holiday entertainment and nightly snowfall!
Plus, treat your senses to seasonal sips and bites—available for a limited time at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, Amorette's Patisserie, The Ganachery, Swirls on the Water, Marketplace Snacks and more!
Check out just some of the seasonal sips available at Disney Springs throughout the holidays...
Enzo’s Hideaway (Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31)
Apple Dram: Buffalo Trace, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Monin Caramel Apple Butter Syrup, Enzo’s bitters, and dehydrated apple chip.
Apple Spritz: Mionetto Prosecco, Angry Orchard, and Monin Caramel Apple Butter Syrup
Holiday Haze: Absolut Vanilla, Frangelico, crème de cacao, coconut milk, and cinnamon
Cocoa Blush: Skrewball, crème de cacao, Faretti Biscotti liqueur, and cherry juice
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Nov. 7 through Dec. 30)
Jock’s Fruitcake: Heering Cherry Liqueur, Cointreau Liqueur, white cranberry juice, and cupcake-flavored syrup topped with whipped cream and a holiday treat
Lump of Coal: Absolut Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, hibiscus syrup, and lime juice with glitter and a black sugar rim (New)
Tannenbaum: Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and cream of coconut garnished with a red sugared rim, whipped cream, and holiday sugar piece (New)
Hot Chocolate Flight
Spiced Caramel: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
Peanut Butter: Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Peppermint-White Chocolate: Bols Crème de Menthe White Liqueur
Morimoto Asia (Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31)
Pearadise Tea: Monin Pear Syrup, Monin Desert Pear Syrup, green tea, lime juice, and simple syrup (Non-alcoholic)
Bloom & Fall: Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey, banana oleo saccharum, parsley syrup, Bittermens Scarborough bitters, and lactic acid
Midnight Ube Spritzer: Captain Morgan, Monin Ube Syrup, Dolin Génépy le Chamois Liqueur, shiso essence, yuzu, and Highball Hard Seltzer
Tarutomēpuru “Tart Maple”: Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, cinnamon syrup, Fee Cherry Bitters, Fee Black Walnut Bitters, and lemon juice
Aki “Autumn Bliss”: Copper & Kings Apple Brandy, red wine, Lazzaroni Amaretto, pineapple juice, yuzu, filthy cherry syrup, and Bittermens Ginger Bitters
Pizza Ponte (Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31)
Orchard Chill: Absolut Vanilla, Pinnacle Salted Caramel Vodka, apple cider, and allspice dram
Terralina Crafted Italian (Available Dec. 25 only)
Christmas Punch: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, DeKuyper Amaretto, cranberry juice, and apple juice topped with ginger ale and garnished with a lime and a cherry
The Edison (Available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31)
Cup o’ Cheer: Apple cider, cinnamon syrup, cranberry juice, and lemon juice (Non-alcoholic)
Fall for You: Angel’s Envy, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, spiced apple tincture, Fee Brothers Fee Foam, lemon juice, and a ghost leaf
Peppermint Patty: Peppermint-infused vodka, Caffè Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Tempus Crème de Cacao, and a half-crushed peppermint rim
Cosmic Poinsettia: Infused Stoli Elit, Belle de Brillet Pear Brandy, St. George Spiced Pear, cinnamon syrup, and lime juice
Vivoli il Gelato (Available Nov. 18 through Jan. 4)
Pomegranate Mimosa: Pomegranate sorbetto, prosecco, and orange juice
Pomegranate Spritz: Pomegranate sorbetto, prosecco, and Sprite
Various Christmas Cocktails
Various locations in Central Florida
As the holidays approach, Mellow Mushroom introduces their newest festive cocktail! Available at all Mellow Mushroom locations now through January 6, The Merry Mule offers a cheerful twist on a beloved classic. The cocktail blends refreshing ginger beer, a touch of cranberry & a hint of lime all garnished with a mint sprig and fresh cranberries – perfectly capturing the spirit of the season.
Keep checking back for more as we uncover the best seasonal sips right here in Orlando, Cheers!
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