Grey Goose Citron Slush and Pomegranate Kir — Photo (c) Kelly Tressler
A giant THANK YOU to everyone who made a suggestion for my next favorite drink at Disney World!
As you know, my beloved Leisure Suit has been retired, and I’ve long needed a replacement so that I can stop bugging bartenders to flip through their rolodexes.
Here are the suggestions I received, and, seeing as that Grey Goose Citron Slush was suggested 3 times, I think that’s the most serious contender!
Thank you again, and be sure to check out what everyone else recommended below (If anyone has any photos of these drinks, please let me know — I’d love to post them on the blog!):
Suggestions from Blog Comments:
Cotton-tini, T-Rex in Downtown Disney: A fruity martini poured into a glass filled with cotton candy
Octopus Juice, Coral Reef in Epcot: A Pina Colada fusion with Chambord
Grand Marnier Orange Slush, France Kiosk, World Showcase: Grand Marnier and Orange Fruit Smoothie frozen Drink Mix (Florida Natural Flavours)
Grey Goose Citron Slush, France Kiosk, World Showcase: Grey Goose Citron Vodka and Polynesian Pleasure Lemon Frozen Drink Mix (Florida Natural Flavours)
Backscratcher, Polynesian Resort: Meyer’s Rum, Light Rum, POG (passion fruit, orange, guava) Juice, Jack Daniels
Mai Tai, Polynesian Resort: Myers Dark Rum, Orange juice, Pineapple juice, Sour Mix, Lime juice, Orgeat syrup
Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea, 50’s Prime Time Cafe: Grey Goose Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Bacardi Rum, Patrón Citrónge Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, Coke
Dad’s Electric Lemonade, 50’s Prime Time Cafe: Bacardi rum, Skyy vodka, Blue Curacao, sweet and sour mix, Sprite
Strawberry Margarita, Mexico Kiosk, World Showcase
Orange Creamsicle, Contemporary Resort: Couldn’t find the actual DISNEY recipe, but others I found online included Vodka/Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, and Cream or Ice Cream
Territory-tini, Territory Lounge, Wilderness Lodge: Captain Morgan, Grand Mariner, Sour mix, Splash of OJ, shake with ice
Polynesian Signature Drinks
Suggestions from Twitter:
Antioxidant Cocktail, various locations serve this, including The Wave: Finlandia Wild Berries Vodka, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, Bossa Nova Açai Juice with Agave, Aloe Juice, Lychee, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
PeachTree Punch, Hollywood Brown Derby: Skyy Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Sprite, splash of Grenadine
Sunken Treasure, various locations–mostly Polynesian Resort and pool bars: Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Sprite, Blue Curacao
Backscratcher, Polynesian Resort: Meyer’s Rum, Light Rum, POG (passion fruit, orange, guava) Juice, Jack Daniels
St. Germain Cocktail, Les Chefs de France, World Showcase: champagne or dry white wine, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, sparkling water or club soda
Suggestions from Facebook:
Takara Plum Wine, Japan Pavilion, World Showcase
Pomegranate Kir, France Kiosk, World Showcase: sparkling wine with a shot of pomegranate liqueur
Grey Goose Citron Slush (x2), France Kiosk, World Showcase: Grey Goose Citron Vodka and Polynesian Pleasure Lemon Frozen Drink Mix (Florida Natural Flavours)
Grand Marnier Orange Slush, France Kiosk, World Showcase: Grand Marnier and Orange Fruit Smoothie frozen Drink Mix (Florida Natural Flavours)
Chocolate Mintini, Rix Lounge, Coronado Springs Resort: No recipe found
Thanks again, everyone! I’m looking forward to stumbling around Disney World for most of my trip thanks to you folks! 😉
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Come on! No one said the Kungaloosh from The Adventurers Club on Pleasure Island? I know, it’s not there anymore. I’m in denial.
Kungaloosh — I’m in denial, too. I loved that drink. Too bad they haven’t “re-purposed” it somewhere else… Maybe someday!
I have a picture of the Grey Goose Slushie and the Pomegranate Kir.
@Kelly — You do?!? Any chance you could send them to me ([email protected])? I’d love to post them…
Add one more vote for the Grey Goose Slushie (sorry for the delay…behind in reading the blogs I follow)!!! A trip to Epcot is not complete for us without one of these.
No problem Mush! Thanks for your vote! I’m always glad to see you around the food blog.
Pet Peeve. The Mai Tai’s they serve at WDW are not authentic. The Mai Tai was invented at Trader Vic’s in L.A. No orange juice, no pineapple juice, no sour mix. They should be rum, triple sec, orgeat (almond ) syrup, grenadine, fresh lime juice and powdered sugar or simple syrup. The tartness comes from the lime juice, not sour mix. The final color should be red-ish. How red depends on whether you use light or dark rum.
BOTH the Yak Attack and the Big Bamboo from Yak and Yeti are GREAT!
I love the Grand Mariner Orange Slush and Backscratcher at Poly Resort, but you forgot one of the best drinks EVER on the Disney property!!! That is Lapu Lapu drink at Poly – the one that is served in actual Pineapple as a drink.
Rum Runner at Capt Jack’s are very, very good. Love the floater on top, you can get them a lot of places, but they make them best at DTD.
What???? What about Lapu Lapu from Polyseain Resorts??
Avocado or jalapeño margarita in Epcots La Cava del Tequila!
I have a pic of the Grand Marnier slushie – it’s one of my faves! I know this is a really old post but I’m happy to send it to you if you’re still looking for pics.
And my favorite drinks to add to the list – the Konk Kooler on Castaway Cay, and the Victoria Falls Mist at Animal Kingdom Lodge. YUM!
Habibi Daiquiri – Morocco Pavilion, Epcot.
Refreshing oasis slushie- Rum,strawberry and orange blossom water.
Fabulous.
Avocado margaritas at La Cava. I live in Phoenix and the margaritas at La Cava are the best I’ve ever had. The bartenders were fantastic too, definitely one of our favorite stops in WDW. We will be in WDW during Cinco de Mayo (and Flower&Garden show!) this year so I’m sure they’ll have a few additional specialty drinks to try.