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Catalina Island is known for many different things and signature cocktails is definitely one of them. Try just a sample of favorites on your next visit to Catalina Island!

Catalina Island Brew House

Coffeehouse by day, brewhouse by night! Catalina Island Brew House offers the only beer brewed on Catalina. All of their microbrews are named and inspired by the Island’s culture, locations or it’s unique animals. So, grab some fresh coffee in the morning and come back in the afternoon for a flight of beers.

Avalon Grille

Catalina Island continues to pay tribute to the Wrigley family in many ways. Exclusively at the Avalon Grille, they serve the Famous Wrigley Martini which was originally created by Philip K. Wrigley. This timeless martini is shaken up with Hendrick’s Gin, Noilly Prat Vermouth and topped with green olives.

Luau Larry’s

Luau Larry’s is popular to many for bringing good times and island vibes to their tiki-themed restaurant! It’s home to one of the most popular drinks on the Island, the Wiki Wacker cocktail. The drink consists of Cruzan aged light rum, Parrott Brandy, pineapple/orange juice, grenadine and your choice of a straw hat or sticker!

Maggie’s Blue Rose

Known for award-winning cocktails, Maggie’s Blue Rose serves a wide variety of specialty margaritas. Maggie’s Blue Rose won Best Taste of Cocktail in the Taste Around Avalon in 2022 and 2023. One winner was the Dulce Agave margarita with Dulce Vida organic tequila, fresh muddles pineapple, infused serrano, triple sec and a chamoy-tajin rim.

Harbor Reef Restaurant – Two Harbors

A classic to Catalina Island and everyone’s favorite signature drink, is the iconic Buffalo Milk. The Buffalo Milk was originally created at the Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors by Michael Hoffler. He created it using Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Crème de Banana, coffee liquor and milk topped with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.