Pride goeth before a ball, because Orlando certainly has one every June, when LGBTQ+ Pride takes over the minds — and often menus — of the city’s more colorful restaurants and bars.
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Undeniably, Disney Springs boasts more than a few of them, and this year, three such venues — The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s — are teaming up to serve three equally potent potables in support of the cause.
In partnership with Dos Hombres Tequila, barkeeps have created sips with style and color, and throughout the entire month of June, will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org), a nationwide lifeline supporting at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.
Up first, the pink, proud and spicy Cranstonian ($16), a bold sip featuring Dos Hombres Mezcal, cranberry juice, fresh lime and Aperol, finished with a chili salt rim.
Sour-sweet fans will love the golden-hued Passionfruit Margarita ($20), with its Chinola passionfruit liqueur and fresh lime juice, served with a Tajín-dipped ice cube.
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
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More active sippers might want to “strike out” for Pride and bowl a few games at Kings, a late-night venue offering bowling, billiards, two bars and food. The Love Wins Lavender Lemonade ($15) features Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lavender simple syrup and lemonade. The limited-time cocktail delivers bright summer vibes while giving back to the community.
For each cocktail sold, Kings will donate $2 to The Trevor Project, turning every sip into a donation that helps create a safer, more supportive future for those the nonprofit serves.
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If you go
Disney Springs: 1486 Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-5277; disneysprings.com
Kings: 8255 International Drive in Orlando, 407-363-0200; playatkings.com/location/orlando
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