Craft Cocktails at an Italian Restaurant
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant with a full bar, cocktails, wine, Martini Tuesday, Wine Down Wednesday, happy hour, dinner, and private dining. The cocktail program draws from Italian tradition — Negroni, Aperol Spritz, limoncello-based drinks — while also offering modern favorites like the espresso martini and seasonal craft creations.
Cocktails at Vincenzo are designed to complement the food. A Negroni pairs naturally with beef carpaccio. An Aperol Spritz works with bruschetta and a warm evening on International Drive. The espresso martini is as much a dessert companion as it is a standalone drink. The bar is part of the dining experience, not separate from it.
The Cocktail Menu
The bar at Vincenzo covers Italian classics and contemporary favorites. The bartenders know what works with the kitchen's menu and can recommend pairings or build something to suit your taste. Here are some of the highlights:
- ✦ Negroni — the Italian classic, built with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth
- ✦ Aperol Spritz — light, refreshing, and perfect for starting the evening
- ✦ Espresso Martini — made with fresh espresso, one of the most requested drinks
- ✦ Classic Martini — gin or vodka, shaken or stirred, your call
- ✦ Limoncello cocktails — bright, citrus-forward, and distinctly Italian
- ✦ Seasonal craft cocktails — rotating specials that change throughout the year
- ✦ Italian wines by the glass and by the bottle
- ✦ After-dinner drinks — amaretto, grappa, limoncello, and digestifs
Martini Tuesday
Every Tuesday at Vincenzo is Martini Tuesday. Specialty martini pricing runs during happy hour from 5 to 7 PM, giving guests a reason to explore the martini list. The espresso martini is the most popular choice, but the classic gin martini and seasonal variations hold their own. Martini Tuesday has become a regular tradition for locals and returning visitors.
Happy Hour and Wine Down Wednesday
Happy hour at Vincenzo runs Monday all night (5 to 10 PM) and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wednesday adds Wine Down Wednesday, with special pricing on wines by the glass. The combination of cocktail specials, wine specials, and themed nights means there is always something worth coming in for.
Cocktails That Lead to Dinner
Most guests at Vincenzo start with a cocktail and end up staying for dinner. The transition happens naturally — a Negroni leads to an appetizer, an appetizer leads to handmade pappardelle or a USDA Prime filet, and before you know it, you are ordering an espresso martini for dessert. The full dinner menu is available from 5 PM every evening, so there is no gap between cocktail hour and dinner service.
For date nights, group outings, and celebrations, cocktails at Vincenzo set the tone for a complete Italian evening on International Drive. Complimentary valet makes the whole experience seamless from arrival to departure.