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The 30 Best Drinks in Jacksonville

After a long day there is nothing more satisfying than sitting down at a local #OnlyinJax bar and sipping on a hand-crafted beverage.

Whatever your style, Jacksonville has a roster of beverage specialists and mixologists pumping out exciting, innovative drinks for any occasion. It doesn’t hurt that we have powerhouse local distilleries providing top-shelf spirits. And with N/A drinks on the rise, too, Jacksonville’s cocktail scene has a little something for everyone. Here are 30 can’t-miss drinks, organized by neighborhood and in no particular order. We’ll let you be the judge.

Atlantic Beach

1. Coop 303: Helen Dobson

Talk about a refreshing drink that will quench your thirst. The Helen Dobson is made with Tito’s vodka, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, mint and watermelon. Perfect for drinking from their rooftop.

2. The Grande: Tokyo Sour

Tokyo Sour is The Grande's take on a whiskey sour. Whiskey mixed with flavors of Asia will have you wanting more than one of these cocktails.

3. Grey Matter Distillery: Spicy Vodka Gimlet

Sweet with a kick, this drink packs a punch. Made with mango habanero infused Carve vodka, lime juice and a splash of simple syrup.

Downtown Jacksonville

4. Cowford Chophouse: The Jaguar

Just like the animal, and our NFL team, this drink is sure to have you roaring. The bartenders mix Bacardi white rum, Myers’s dark rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup and passion fruit syrup to create this mighty drink.

5. Dos Gatos: The Red Dawn

Do you like Moscow Mules? Try this drink with fresh raspberries, premium vodka, ginger liqueur and ginger beer for a new take on a classic.

6. Hardwicks Bar: Pink Pony Club

Just like the song, this drink is a HIT! The bartenders at Hardwicks thoughtfully combine chocolate vodka, cherry, coconut and grenadine to make this drink fabulous.

7. Manifest Distilling: Signature Cocktail No. 3

This drink is basically an adult snow cone! Bring out your inner child and order this fruity and spicy shaved ice with Manifest botanical gin, mango, yogurt and datil.

8. SIP Cocktail Bar: Monk's Espresso Martini

Enjoy Downtown Jacksonville rooftop hangs and live music while SIPping on a Monk's Espresso Martini made with freshly brewed espresso, espresso vodka, coffee & cream liqueurs and a touch of white chocolate liqueur for an added taste that makes this espresso martini stand out from the rest.

9. The Volstead: Baked Apple Sazerac

Apple, cinnamon, Bulleit rye, moonshine and a touch of absinthe create this flaming cocktail. Stay near the bar and become mesmerized by your drink on fire!

Jacksonville Beach

10. Casa Marina Penthouse Lounge: Key Lime Martini

Florida without key lime pie is like Jacksonville without the beach. Good thing at Casa Marina you can have both! Vanilla vodka, lime juice, vanilla liqueur, a splash of half & half and a rim with crushed graham cracker crumbs make this drink perfection. Sip it from their oceanfront rooftop bar!

11. Flask & Cannon: Aku Aku’s Revenge

This unique drink features an apricot liqueur as the star of the show. Mix that with rum, fresh lime, pineapple and mint to finish off this masterpiece of a cocktail.

12. O-Ku: No Turning Back

When there are two liquors in a drink, you know it’s bound to be good, right?! Roku gin, Haku vodka, green chartreuse, lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber and basil make up this cocktail that may have you turning back for another round.

13. TacoLu: Oaxaca Old Fashioned

An old fashioned instead of a margarita at a taco place? You won’t regret it! The bartenders mix together Se Busca Mezcal Añejo, Luxardo cherry, orange, hellfire bitters and agave nectar.

Mandarin

14. ChopHouse Thirteen: ChopHouse 13 Sling

The ingredients include Nolet's gin, brandy, Grand Marnier, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, a splash of soda, garnished with an orange slice and a cherry.

Murray Hill

15. The Walrus: The Dark Horse

This smoothie is made with local-to-Jax Paco's cold brew, coconut cream, cacao powder and banana.

Neptune Beach

16. Flying Iguana: 904

If you’re not shouting DUUUVAL after this drink, then you may need another. Olmeca Altos blanco tequila, prickly pear purée, fresh lemon juice and sparkling wine are the flavors that come together to make this drink.

17. Lemon Bar: Lemon Bar Freeze

Their signature drink, named after the bar itself, combines Stolichnaya Citros vodka and ice cream mix. Drink this on a hot summer day with the beach as your background!

Riverside Avondale

18. Josephine: Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz

This cocktail is an elevated Aperol Spritz made with aperitivo, strawberry, rhubarb, lemon, prosecco and sparkling water. These flavors combined make an unforgettable drink.

19. Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar: Flying Peach

Who doesn’t love a little sweet and spicy? Larceny bourbon, peach liqueur, jalapeño syrup, lemon and mint make this the perfect pairing to drink alongside Mojo’s delicious barbeque.

20. Restaurant Orsay: Hey Jealousy

The drink name doesn’t lie. Everyone at your table will be jealous they didn’t order this incredible cocktail made with house-infused cucumber gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Aperol, lemon juice and sparkling wine.

21. River & Post: Great Fire

If you like margaritas, you will enjoy this drink named for the 1901 Great Fire of Jacksonville. Get ready for an explosion of flavors from the Maestro Dobel tequila, yellow chartreuse, lime and a lava spice spiced rim.

22. The Greenhouse Bar: Old Hollywood

This smoking cocktail is one for the adventurous! Made with Pasubio vino amaro, vermouth, tobacco, cherry bark bitters, grapefruit, Luxardo cherry and smoked with a blow torch.

23. Mesa: Mesa Manhattan

Mesa takes a classic drink and puts an Indian spin on it, swapping whiskey for a brown butter-washed port, and adding saffron and jaggery. It’s a cozy drink that feels like a hug.

24. Taqueria Cinco: Margarita Cinco

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic marg. Featuring El Guitarron and lime juice — or a rotating seasonal flavor — Taqueria Cinco’s house margarita is made perfectly and is a bargain during happy hour at half price.

San Marco

25. bb’s: And then...

This cocktail leaves you on the edge of your seat. What happens next? You decide! The bartenders mix together Minke gin, simple syrup, fresh lemon, cardamom, pineapple juice and tonic for this creation.

26. Grape and Grain Exchange: Gold Rush

You really can’t go wrong with any of the drinks at Grape and Grain Exchange. This is one of their classics made with bourbon, lemon, and honey. Simple but effective.

27. Sidecar: Cactus Jack

This delicious cocktail is made with ghost pepper tequila, aperol, watermelon, lime, blackberry and rhubarb. Don't let the ghost pepper tequila scare you, it's not that bad!

28. Taverna: The G&T

Brizz5 Spanish strawberry gin, black peppercorn tincture, tonic and lemon zest make this cocktail one you’ll be coming back for.

Southside

29. Prati Italia: The Basilico

This drink will transport you to Italy with your first sip. Manifest Gin, Chareau aloe liqueur, homemade basil and rainbow peppercorn syrup, fee foam and lime are combined to make this magnificent cocktail.

Springfield

30. The District: Signature Champagne Cocktails

With different options to choose from like their Strawberry Gin Smash, Peach Bellini, Blushing Mimosa and more, go with a group and have everyone pick something different to try them all.

Cheers! Now it’s your turn to try them (responsibly) and enjoy Jacksonville’s vibrant nightlife. Connect with us on social media be sure to tag your cocktail experience with #OnlyinJax!

This list is routinely updated. If you feel like we are missing something, please email marketing@visitjacksonville.com.

*Updated: August 2026