25 Beverages To Enjoy As You Drink Around The World At Epcot

It is a hotly debated topic as to which side of the world showcase you should begin your world journey on. To us, there's no better place to begin than Mexico. Here, you'll find the Cava Del tequila. Home to some of the more interesting drinks at Epcot, one of our favorites to recommend is the Black Magic Margarita. Created by actor Neil Patrick Harris, this one is a mix of smokey mezcal, some lime and mint, a blended blackberry puree, and Cassis liqueur. This very well might be the perfect way to start off your drinking journey because it is a frozen, delightful drink that offers a nice balance between smokiness and fruitiness with Cassis, a liquor derived from blackcurrants.

Every year, Epcot hosts several food festivals throughout the park. During the 2022 Festival of the Arts, the Mexico Pavilion hosted a stand called El Artista Hambriento. This booth featured The Lily, and though it was pretty popular, it went away at the end of the festival. That is until it started showing up at the Cava Del Tequila. Now, you can get the same drink with tequila, rose petal decor, cranberry, lime juice, and even the essence of violet. The presentation of this one is quite stunning, and it even has its own smoke and flower to accessorize the whole experience. Among all the different margaritas La Cava del Tequila has to offer, this one might be our favorite.

Sometimes you just want to put your feet up and enjoy a nice meal in the middle of your Epcot day. For a dining break, we love Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Norway. This princess dining experience offers quite a selection of fabulous food that is sure to please both the adventurous eaters in your party as well as your picky kiddos.

One of our favorite things about Akershus is that it has some really fun drinks. We like quite a few on the menu, but the Oslo is probably our favorite. It's named after the capital city, and it feels like more of a drink Olaf might enjoy on a warm summer's day at the beach than a drink you might expect in the bitter winter. It's a frozen blend of vodka, strawberry, banana liqueur, and LINIE Aquavit Liqueur.

If you happen to be grabbing lunch at The Nine Dragons restaurant in the China Pavilion, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the variety of cocktails to choose from. For something a little different, check out the Ginger Zinger. This vibrant drink features rum, ginger liqueur, and a splash of lemon-lime soda. It might remind you of a Moscow Mule, but we find it to be the perfect invigorating beverage in the middle of a hot Florida day when you're spending a lot of time walking around Epcot. The air-conditioned restaurant doesn't hurt either.

If you're seeking an ultra-refreshing drink, the Outpost Lemonade is also available here. It's a blend of Minute Maid lemonade and Absolut vodka. Being a frozen drink, it goes down quickly in the Florida heat. While it doesn't have a specific African twist, it is undeniably cooling. So, if mango isn't your preferred fruit, we suggest going with the Outpost Lemonade. It pairs well with any specialty drinks available throughout the year for different festivals. Don't forget to take a seat at one of the nearby tables, enjoy some people-watching, and take a break from walking.

When it comes to beer choices, aside from the traditional German options, we recommend trying the Schofferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen. You can pick this up from a little window near the entrance to Biergarten called Sommerfest. If you need a quick bite, it's also a great spot to grab a brat. The Schofferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen is a light and fruity beer that both beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers can enjoy. Unfortunately, Germany doesn't have many seating options, and until late afternoon, many of the available spots are under the sun, so you may need to enjoy your beer as you walk to the next pavilion, but be sure to check out the awesome train set on your way to Italy.

For an intimate wine cellar experience, make your way to Tutto Gusto and choose one of their three wine flights. The options include "Under the Tuscan Sun," "Crisp Italian Whites," and "From the Hills of Piemonte." Each flight takes you on a journey throughout Italy, offering a variety of wine samples. One focuses on the famed Tuscan region, the second focuses on a few different whites, and the third contains wines from Piemonte. The added bonus is that you can enjoy food alongside your wine flight, and there's even decadent tiramisu on the menu.

The Moonshine Sour isn't the only fabulous drink in the American pavilion. For this one, you'll actually head inside to the Regal Eagle Smokehouse and order a Tennessee Lemonade. Though it is certainly a cold beverage, this one is sure to warm you right up with its mixture of lemonade, peach flavors, and whiskey. If you enjoyed an Outpost Lemonade, this is a fun compliment to that drink, especially because it offers different flavors. Plus, there's plenty of seating inside the Regal Eagle Smokehouse for you and your party to kick your feet up for a few minutes of air conditioning before heading to the next country.

When drinking around the world, it can be tempting to go from pavilion to pavilion without stopping for much to eat or even to sit down. We encourage you to take breaks along the way to keep your whole party happy, and one of the best ways you can do this is by stopping for meals. For dinner in Japan, check out Teppan Edo. Not only is it a unique and fun dining experience, but there are some yummy cocktails here. We love ordering the Tokyo Sunset. It's a tropical drink with coconut rum and flavors of banana, peach, and pineapple. Be aware that it tastes like juice, so you may find yourself finishing your drink rather quickly. Stave off the urge to order another cocktail here, though, because Morocco is just around the corner.

One of our favorite, easily forgotten restaurants around the world showcase is the Spice Road Table. Here, the cast members bring you dish after dish of Moroccan goodies and cocktails. We recommend ordering the Pomegranate Mimosa, featuring pomegranate and sparkling wine. It even comes with little pomegranate arils that fall to the bottom of your glass and are an enjoyable bite of juice every time you catch one. If you're not dining at Spice Road Table, you can still order beverages to go at the walk-up bar, which offers all the same cocktail options a sit-down experience would get you.

On the other hand, if a beer sounds better to you by the time you get to France, look no further than the Kronenbourg 1664. You'll find it at the same booth where you can get your Orange Slush, so there's no need to go to multiple places throughout the pavilion. This European pale lager comes from a beer company with a rich history as quite the old beer company, coming in as the fifth oldest wordwide. It's also quite brisk and makes a good drinking beer around the world showcase.

For those looking for a cider-based option, try the Cider and Fireball cocktail at the Rose & Crown Pub. This delightful blend of Irish and cinnamon whiskey, cider, and ginger ale creates a refreshing cinnamon cider flavor. It's a great choice for those seeking a more exciting alternative to beer. That said, there are more fancy cocktail options on the menu, but we recommend knowing exactly what you want to order as soon as you get to the bar. It can get a little crowded in here, and you probably don't want to take up a spot for too long.

Alternatively, If you're hoping for something a little fancier for your last drink, check out the icewine. For this, you'll head into the Trading Post store and find your way to the bar toward the back. There, you will find some very friendly cast members who will pour you anything on their menu. We love getting a two oz pour of the icewine and then slowly sipping and savoring this ultra-sweet wine. Icewine is one of our favorite dessert wines, and though the pour is very small, but with how sweet this tends to be, you probably don't want it to be much more.