Here are the best cocktail lounges in Scottsdale, no matter what type of drink suits your mood.
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Known for its filled-to-the-brim martinis, AZ88’s floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious patio provide gorgeous views of the Scottsdale Civic Center Park lush lawns. 7353 Scottsdale Mall, az88.com
The prix fixe menu changes weekly but you’ll always be given the best wine pairings. All servers are certified sommeliers who participate in weekly wine tastings to ensure optimal pairing recommendations. 6939 E. First Ave., cafemonarch.com
The most important things to order here: and any—absolutely any—barrel-aged cocktail judged ready for tapping. 7111 E. Fifth Ave., citizenpublichouse.com
Inspired by the owner’s grandfather, a craftsman himself, the restaurant serves creative cocktails, mixed with liquors made at its onsite distillery. Consumers can expect every sip of Chef Nicosia’s favorite drink, the Rebirth cocktail, to be a pleasant, bittersweet surprise. 20469 N. Hayden Road, thecraftsmanaz.com
Be sure to cap off its brag-worthy beef with a handmade Hemingway Daiquiri while enjoying the view of the south side of Camelback Mountain. The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, jgsteakhousescottsdale.com
This lively lounge is known for its exceptional mixology and authentic backlit jade onyx drink rail, jade bar. Enjoy the outdoor patio and marvel at the sights and sounds of Paradise Valley below. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale
Onyx Bar’s lineup of freshly made cocktails are stunners in their own right, topped off by the patio view overlooking the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North’s main courtyard. 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, fourseasons.com/scottsdale
At Old Town Scottsdale’s Canopy by Hilton, dishes and cocktails from Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails are served at the Outrider Rooftop Lounge. With 180 degree panoramic views of the art’s district and Camelback Mountain, Outrider offers a stunning yet laid back environment. 7142 E. 1st St., outriderrooftop.com
A hidden gem perched above Old Town Scottsdale, Second Story Liquor Bar has collected some 300 of the world’s finest whiskeys and serves them amidst an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. 4166 N. Scottsdale Road, #102, secondstoryliquorbar.com
Intelligent, seasonal fare stars at breakfast, lunch and dinner—but things can never get too serious in the presence of a vodka-based cocktail called Happy Pineapple. Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., hotelvalleyho.com/zuzu
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