Finding the Best Key West Cocktails
Key West is known for many things – beautiful beaches, tropical weather, and marine life – but its world-class cocktails are among its most celebrated features. Rum has a long historical lineage in Key West, dating back to the days of Prohibition, when “rum-runners” smuggled rum into Florida. Whether you choose to head to town or stay put in Margaritaville Beach House Key West, there are plenty of ways to taste the unique flavors of the Florida Keys.
Craving the perfect cocktail? Read below to find out more about the bar at Margaritaville Beach House Key West!
The Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill
The Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill is the ideal place to experience Key West’s local flavors, from tropical tiki cocktails to refreshing margaritas and frozen drinks. Here at Margaritaville Beach House Key West, we believe in the power of fun and relaxation to bring people together. On Tuesdays from 6-7pm, we host a tequila tasting at the pool bar.* You will taste three brand name tequilas and one self-infused tequila using Margaritaville Silver/Gold as the base. In this fun, beautiful setting, you will learn about the tastes, regions, and histories of these tequilas, taking notes on hints of flavors you notice in each sip. We also have an interactive “blender bike” where you can pedal away to blend your own margarita. This has become a fun, quirky tradition at Margaritaville Beach House Key West, and it makes for a great photo opp!
Our bar is open from 7:30am to 10pm and features a wide array of breakfast cocktails, afternoon pick-me-ups, and evening / dinner drinks (including a beer and wine menu). We also offer a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.
Here are a few highlights from our bar menu*:
BREAKFAST DRINKS:
Mango Habanero Bloody Mary: If you’re in need of a jolt to start your day, try this tropical twist on a Bloody Mary, containing Ole Smoky® Mango Habanero, Bloody Mary Blend, a bacon salt rim, mango pieces, and celery stalk.
Bellini: While you enjoy fresh fruit for breakfast, get some fruit in a glass with our delicious bellinis, made with La Marca® Prosecco and your choice of peach, strawberry or mango.
FROZEN DRINKS:
Smathers Beach Daiquiri: Made with Bacardi® Superior Rum, pineapple, and coconut water, this is the ultimate tiki cocktail for warm, lazy days by the water. This refreshing drink is served frozen and best enjoyed by Margaritaville Beach House Key West’s lagoon-style pool.
Chocolate Banana Colada: Designed with banana-lovers in mind, this sweet, delicious drink contains Pinnacle® Whipped Vodka, 99 Bananas®, chocolate sauce, and coconut purée. It is served frozen and topped with a float of Myers’s® Original Dark Rum.
MARGARITAS:
Roosters Margarita: This drink is made with Sauza® Silver Tequila, mezcal, fresh key lime Juice (a specialty of Key West!), Shipwrecks Syrup, cayenne pepper, and jalapeño. The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this margarita is a must-try!
License to Chill: Made with Margaritaville Gold Tequila, Blue Curaçao, House Margarita Blend, this drink is served either frozen or on the rocks. As one of our most popular drinks, this is a true crowd-pleaser!
BOAT DRINKS:
Tropical Hurricane: For a true taste of local flavors, indulge in this rum-based cocktail, made with Margaritaville Silver Rum and Last Mango Tequila, Cruzan® Hurricane Proof Rum, orange and pineapple juices, sweet & sour, and Grenadine.
Oversees Highway: This mouth-watering cocktail gives off strong tropical vibes, with Cruzan® Mango Rum, Blue Curaçao, and pineapple juice.
COCKTAILS:
Shipwreckers Gimlet: Made with Effen® Cucumber Vodka, ginger syrup, key lime Juice, soda Water, cucumber, and mint, this cocktail is incredibly refreshing.
Key West Sour: Putting a local twist on an old classic, this drink is made from Peruvian® Pisco, key lime juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, and egg white.
No matter what your tastes are, Margaritaville Beach House Key West has you covered, with its tropical-themed cocktails, frozen drinks, and more. Ready to start planning your Key West vacation? Take advantage of one of our special offers here to book the perfect Key West family vacation.
*At the time of the publication of this content, the promotions and events listed were active and valid. All promotions, events, and offerings are subject to change. Please check with the Hotel prior to your stay.