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8 Must-Try Cocktails in Tosa
Whether you’re looking for the perfect brunch beverage, happy hour drink, dinner cocktail, or nightcap, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite cocktails to try during your next Wauwatosa getaway.
Don’t just stop at one — assign a designated driver and take your own drink tour around our five dynamic districts to get the full taste of Wauwatosa.
Eldr + Rime
What to order: Reykr Old-Fashioned
A Wisconsin staple, the old-fashioned is a must when you travel here.
Eldr+Rime, which loosely translates to Fire + Ice, puts their own spin on this Midwestern classic with their Reykr (smoke) Old-Fashioned, which features high west American prairie bourbon, Dewar’s scotch, Angostura bitters, cardamom bitters, and Demerara.
Order this cocktail for a drink and a show!
Camp Bar
What to order: Big Ol’ Bloody Mary
Check out Camp Bar in East Tosa for the ultimate Wisco cabin experience and their jumbo Bloody Mary.
Their recipe calls for 22 oz. of goodness with their secret house recipe and garnishes galore — essentially, a meal in a drink! You can enjoy this zesty cocktail on their two-story outdoor patio area, too.
Lucky Joe’s Tosa
What to order: Oaxacan Campfire
The next best thing to camping, Lucky Joe’s Wauwaosa brings the campfire to their local restaurant with the Oaxacan Campfire cocktail.
Torched to perfection, this beverage features Sombra mezcal, birch, pineapple, and lime. Plus, you receive a sweet treat on top: a toasted marshmallow garnish!
Buckatabon
What to order: Hopped on the “Grass”hopper
A Wisconsin supper club-style restaurant in the Tosa Village, Buckatabon has a frozen drink menu that is quite the treat.
Located on the ‘Frank’s Frozen Favorites’ portion of their drink menu, the “Grass”hopper is a CBD oil-infused frozen beverage complete with vanilla ice cream, creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and whipped cream — talk about a chill drink.
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Mex Avenue
What to order: Patron Margarita Tower
Why have one margarita when can enjoy an entire tower? Sip and sample various flavors as you enjoy taco plates, burritos, sides and more.
Draft & Vessel
What to order: Rosato Gin & Tonic featuring Death’s Door Gin
This Village favorite features ready-to-serve cocktails on draft along with beer, wine, mead, cider, seltzers and more in a thoughtfully designed space that encourages fun conversation.
Wauwatiki
What to order: Wilson!
Tropic like it’s hot with island-inspired cocktails from Wauwatiki in East Tosa.
Served out of a miniature tiki mug, the Wilson! is filled with bourbon, orange curaçao, falernum, cinnamon syrup, lemon, orange, and bitters. Let this drink transport you to the islands while you enjoy the Midwest!
Cafe Hollander
What to order: Blackberry Margarita
Beat the summer heat with an icy Blackberry Margarita from Café Hollander. Campo Bravo Plata tequila, triple sec, and blackberry puree are blended with ice to create the perfect, thirst-quenching treat, complete with a salted rim and lime wedge.
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