No matter what you're looking for in a cocktail-innovation, flavor, or just plain potency-you'll find some version of it in the Valley. Here are some restaurants where you can get your cocktail fix.
When one cocktail just isn't enough, the Salty Senorita is there for you. The restaurant offers four kinds of margarita flights, and each flight comes with three 6-ounce margaritas.
Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine specializes in Mexican cuisine with a twist. Wash down your lobster quesadilla or your goat cheese- and poblano-stuffed chicken with one of their classic mojitos.
The name may suggest the casbah, but Fez actually conjures up a young, urban vibe and menu. They offer an array of signature drinks, including the Honeydew Melon Martini, a mixture of melon vodka accented with pineapple and midori.
Trader Vic's is back, in all its tiki-tacky glory: the pupu platter, crab rangoon and of course, the signature mai tai, made with rum, lime juice and orange curacao.
The Tijuana Donkey ($8.50), at Los Sombreros, is a refreshing libation made with Cazadores Silver tequila, ginger beer and fresh lime juice. A little bit tart, a little bubbly and mighty good.
Yes, The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant, but chocolate isn't relegated to the pot. Try the Yin Yang, made with white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka and vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate shavings.
You need something to offset the meat at all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse Fogo E Brasa. Stay with the Brazilian theme by ordering a caipirinha. This popular drink is made with distilled sugarcane juice, lime and sugar.
The signature drink, the Swamp Thing at Pappadeaux, is made with Midori and Chambord. As you can imagine, it packs a punch. Belly up to the bar and order one at the only Arizona location of this Texas chain. While you're there, order a dozen oysters on the half shell or a fried oyster po boy.
Zen 32 features a fusion menu, a blend of Japanese, Chinese and other Asian influences, with a subtle touch of European flair. For an Asian-inspired cocktail, try the sake-rita, which blends raspberry sake, Triple Sec, Chambord and sweet and sour.
