Raise a glass (or a few!) to Scottsdale’s tasting flights. From hoppy brews to refreshing bubbles, choose your own adventure with multi-pour collections that prove our desert oasis is anything but dry.
Margarita Flight at Cala Scottsdale
Why settle for one margarita when you can have four? Order the Tour de Margarita to start with the passionfruit-forward Mallorca, glide into the coconut-and-cinnamon warmth of Coco Mi Amor, cool off with Innerbloom's prickly pear, and land at the perfectly balanced Classico. Paired with Cala’s Mediterranean coastal decor and open-air patio, it’s the perfect tropical getaway right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.
Wine Flight at The Wine Collective
For a taste of Arizona terroir, The Wine Collective has you covered with a selection of flights showcasing the diversity of our local vineyards. Sip your way through choices like "Bold and Beautiful," "Rosé All Day," or the wildcard, “Just Trust Me,” each highlighting some of the state’s top wineries. From the rolling hills of southern Arizona to the high-desert vines of Verde Valley in the north, each pour is a mini road trip across Arizona, no designated driver needed.
Beer flight at Craft 64
At Craft 64, local beers anchor the menu, including the pub’s own small-batch brews. Choose four from an impressive selection of more than 30 craft options, and let the cozy 1920s bungalow with its wood-fired pizza oven, lively bar area and hidden back patio set the stage for your ideal suds sampler. Whether you’re a hop head or prefer lighter lagers, the knowledgeable staff can guide you to the perfect picks for your personalized flight.
Whiskey flight at The Scotch Library
Hidden within The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, this temple to Scottish spirits houses over 300 single malts and blends. Enlist one of the resident Scotch Ambassadors for suggestions on building your perfect flight, or make a reservation for "Evening of Scotches" on Friday nights for a guided tour through three stellar drams. Whiskey collectors will appreciate rare pours from distilleries that have long since shuttered their doors or unicorns like Balvenie 50-Year-Old (one of only 131 bottles in the world).
Coffee Flight at JOJO Coffeehouse Breakfast & Brunch
Start your morning (or fuel your afternoon) at JOJO Coffeehouse with a quintet of flavors and brewing techniques. Once you’ve grabbed a seat in this bright and sunny café, order a sampler with latte, mocha, white mocha, cold brew and caramel macchiato to enjoy over cinnamon roll pancakes and fat breakfast burritos. Seasonal additions mean specials like s’mores mocha in the fall or honey lavender latte in the spring join the lineup, adding even more variety to your caffeine fix.
Mimosa Flight at Hash Kitchen
Known for its Instagram-worthy, over-the-top daily brunch, Hash Kitchen serves up a range of mimosas guaranteed to take your favorite breakfast sparkler to new heights. This playful flight features four rotating flavors such as white peach, blackberry and strawberry decked out with cotton candy and glitter. Sip your bubbles on the patio or take a seat inside for a full brunch party vibe, complete with a DJ spinning beats every weekend.
Christina Barrueta is an award-winning food, beverage and travel writer who has written for publications such as Phoenix Home and Garden, WhereTraveler, and Time Out. The author of Arizona Wine: A History of Perseverance and Passion and Phoenix Cooks cookbook, she has been inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame and recognized for awards including PHOENIX Magazine’s Best Food Blog. and Arizona Foothills magazine’s Favorite Food Website, Best Food Instagram, and Most Influential in Valley Food.