Eleven o'clock on a Friday night, and I had just lost a ping pong rematch to my sister-in-law. Twenty-one to nineteen. She celebrated like she'd won a war of independence.
I was not tired. I want that on the record. But my eyelids had begun negotiating terms.
Earlier we had played all 18 holes, and I'd drained a downhill slider on the 12th that broke two full cups left, a putt I will be describing to strangers for years. Now I needed something to carry that feeling across the finish line.
At the bar, the bartender pulled a shot of freshly brewed espresso, dark as a confessional, and the whole room seemed to lean toward the smell.
Into the shaker: 1800 Coconut tequila, a pour of coconut syrup, that hot espresso. A hard, rattling shake, the sound of maracas in a thunderstorm. Strained into the glass with a crown of foam the color of a camel coat. On top, three espresso beans arranged like a little constellation, and a scatter of toasted coconut that smelled like a beach bonfire somebody lit in a coffee shop.
Cold. Silky. Sweet, then bitter, then sweet again, like a good argument with an old friend. The best espresso martini of my life.
I raised it toward my sister-in-law. "Best of five," I said. She was already picking up her paddle.
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Came for the putting, stayed for the food. The double smash burger is unreal, crispy edges and that bacon jam. We ended up sitting on the patio for two hours after our round.
Jessica M.
Winter Garden
Ordered a round of BarTender's Choice cocktails from the course and they found us on the 11th. The Birdie Juice is dangerously good. Already planning our next visit.
Marcus T.
Nashville
The kids ran between the playground and our table the whole time. Tenders were hot and crispy, and they were thrilled with the chips. Easiest family night we've had in months.
Alicia R.
Dallas @ The Colony
Honestly didn't expect a golf spot to have food this good. The ahi tuna nachos and miso salmon were both a hit. The course itself is legit too, real breaks and tiers.
Dan P.
Palm Beach
Brunch on the patio before an early round is our new Sunday thing. Chicken and waffles with Mike's Hot Honey, a Hair of the Bird, and a lag putt I'm still bragging about.
Priya K.
Orlando
Lost at cornhole, won at ping pong, and the wings made up for both. Staff kept checking on us without hovering. Great spot for a group.
Chris L.
Tampa
The Tequila Creamsicle tastes like summer camp for adults. Paired it with the Korean steak tacos after our round and watched the sunset from the patio. Perfect night.
Morgan B.
Winter Garden
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