Craft Beer Stops Play cornhole or chill by the firepit in Adirondacks while sipping a Circus City IPA at the new location of Big Top Brewing Company , a local brewery inspired by Sarasota’s circus history. Sun King Brewery offers games and award-winning house brews, like the Pachanga Mexican-style lager or Sunlight Cream Ale. Dark stouts, fruity sours, hoppy IPAs, rare releases – you name it, 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop has it. Imbibe at the bar or take home favorites from the wall of craft selects. Come by boat or car to catch sunset over the water at Evie’s at Spanish Point Restaurant & Tiki , where you can try local favorite, Calusa “Zote” Hazy IPA, on one of three different floors. Wine-Down Here Cafe Venice Restaurant & Bar features an impressive selection of fine wines you can try with one of their wine-pairing dinners. Choose from 1,000+ wines in the Wine Cellar at Michael’s On East , known for its award-winning wine list (and incredible happy hour). At Cafe Gabbiano , take your pick from an expan-sive wine list featuring vintages from Italy. A Chianti Classic Reserve from Tuscany, anyone? Cheers a glass of vino at Café on St. Armands , an open-air space pouring a Mediterranean-inspired wine list with charming sidewalk seating. Georgie’s UTC Restaurant & Bar Mocktails to Cocktails At O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill , locals and visitors alike mix and mingle under hanging lights to sip mojitos and mudslides along the water’s edge of Bayfront Park. Pick your proof at Blasé Martini Bar , where the vibes are anything but with martini creations like Peanut Butta Cup, Watermelon Sugar, and Lavender Q. Say ¡Salud! at Agave Bandido , with margarita flavors that range from sweet, smoky, spicy and “skinny,” as well as a no-spirit mocktail option. A massive bourbon and rye whiskey bar is one of the reasons to make your way to B&B Chophouse for a flight. As the name implies, Daiquiri Deck is famous for its wall of frozen daiquiris (virgin and spiked), featur-ing flavors like Beach Coffee, Frosé, and Venice Vice. At The Ritz-Carlton, Rufa ’s zero-proof cocktails are proof that you can still sip in style without the spirits. Get in the Spirit Get a taste of the tropics straight from the source at Siesta Key Rum . Go behind the scenes on a distillery tour where island vibes meet small-batch craftsmanship, then sip your way through a tiki bar-style tasting featuring their famous Toasted Coconut Rum. Locally brewed in Sarasota, Boombacha Kombucha ’s gut-healthy fermented tea pops up in bottles and on tap at area bars and eateries like 99 Bottles—bringing craft refreshment with a splash of Florida sunshine. 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop (courtesy photo) Dive into Sarasota’s food & drink scene 22 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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