An Orlando holiday tradition has moved to Winter Park, offering a sleigh full of spirits and souvenirs for the naughty and the nice.
The Courtesy, at 1288 N. Orange Ave., is one of a limited number of venues participating in the annual Miracle holiday pop-up promotion by international barware distributor Cocktail Kingdom. The local version, dubbed Miracle on Orange, enjoyed a five-year run at The Courtesy’s former downtown Orlando digs, but now resides at Winter Park Social House.
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“We worked diligently to have this space feel like The Courtesy that was downtown for 10 years, while still making it bigger and better,” co-owner Gene Zimmerman told the32789 during The Courtesy’s October grand re-opening. “We increased the production from behind the bar by 50% and added additional bar space and seating.”
Zimmerman also notes the convenience of available street parking and a planned parking garage at nearby Progress Point as benefits to the Winter Park move.
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“We do have the local rights to (the Miracle) program,” said Courtesy co-owner Diana Zimmerman. “And what’s cool is we can even keep the name because we’ll still be on Orange Avenue.”
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The Miracle concept began in 2014 when the owner of New York’s East Village cocktail bar, Mace, transformed the unfinished space into a holiday-themed event with specialty drinks and Christmas decorations. As popularity grew, the event expanded and eventually went worldwide. Locations currently include the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central America.
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The drink section ranges from a yuletide slant on the Cosmopolitan – dubbed the Christmapolitan – to a Holiday Spiked Chai and an especially festive egg nog featuring cognac and cream sherry.
Miracle also offers a percentage of the sales from its line of holiday mugs to select nonprofits. This year, 10% of all proceeds from the sales of the Santa Pants, Christmas Carol Barrel, and Santa’s Head mugs will benefit the Seva Foundation, a global eye care organization.
Miracle on Orange lasts until Dec. 31, ending with a ticketed New Year’s Eve party. Registration information is available here. Offerings are part of The Courtesy’s regular operating hours and menus. Swine & Sons’ BarSwine menu is also available during the Miracle on Orange event.