“What is your favorite cocktail?”

compiled by Adina Fleeger

Whether it is the crisp refreshment of a soda, cold bite of a good beer, or the tang of a fine wine, Southwest residents have varied tastes in their cocktail of choice. Any meal can be transformed with the correct pairing, and we wanted to find out which go-to drink is favored by locals.

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“What is your favorite cocktail?”

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“When I’m dining out, I like to order a margarita. At home, I like to drink red roscato wine from Italy.”

Derek Wiedenhoeft

Dr. Phillips


“I’m from Pennsylvania, so my drink of choice is Rolling Rock beer.”

Dave Brock

Winter Garden


“A flavored vodka (any flavor), La Croix and lime; or a good bloody Mary with all the fixings.”

Jaime Silveira

Regency Oaks at Stone Crest


“Grey Goose vodka would be my favorite.”

Reggie Whitehead

Cypress Point


“At home, I drink Budweiser. If I’m going out, I like to try different craft IPA [India pale ale] beers.”

Max Fry

Windermere


“I enjoy moscato Italian wine.”

Neysa Candelario

Winter Garden


“My favorite drink would be a piña colada while I’m at the beach.”

Brieanna Skemp

Celebration


“I like Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey at home or an IPA beer when I am dining out.”

Abe Abdallah

Silver Woods


“If I’m eating out, I like a good chardonnay or cabernet. If at home, I like to drink Stella Artois on my dock when I’m watching the sunset.”

Jennie Fry

Windermere


“My preferred drink is usually a pinot noir.”

Max Mehra

Phillips Landing


“I like cherry vodka and Diet Coke. It tastes like a Cherry Coke.”

Lauren Bocken

Westfield


“Does Miller Lite count as a cocktail?”

Justin Allen

Stoneybrook West


“My favorite drink is Crown Royal Regal Apple whisky with lime juice or fresh lime.”

Richie Budhan

Winter Garden


“We like to drink red wines such as cabernet. A favorite is Joseph Phelps Insignia.”

Jim & Jennifer Young

Keenes Pointe


“A Moscow Mule.”

Chris Silveira

Regency Oaks at Stone Crest


“I enjoy Guinness or Stella Artois on tap.”

Garnett Powers

Hidden Beach


“I appreciate a nice merlot when I am out to dinner or spending time with friends.”

Melanie Brock

Winter Garden


“My favorite is Grey Goose and diet tonic with lime.”

Diana Chastain

Winderlakes


“A chocolate martini or Earl Waters’ frozen margaritas.”

Brenda Kearney

South Bay


“My favorite is Macallan Scotch.”

Bill Corio

Windermere


“A piña colada or mojito on the beach!”

Channel Chacon

Winter Garden


“My favorites would be a cabernet or Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky.”

Daya Bharadva

Dr. Phillips


“Bonefish Grill’s Ocean Trust Tropic Heat Martini is my absolute fave!”

Heather Allen

Stoneybrook West


“I look forward to drinking margaritas on the weekends.”

Luke Cardiel

Sand Lake Hills


“I like Stella Artois at home and when I’m dining out.”

Manny Rodriguez

Winter Garden💓