Get your frozen drink on at Wet Willies

When in Channelside killing time before a movie or the nighttime entertainment, have a stop into the institution that is Wet Willies (615 Channelside Dr Ste 116, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 221-5650). It’s a given fact that warm weather, particularly the warm weather found in high humidity climates like Tampa, should be quenched with frozen booze. After all, what’s more satisfying than forcing liquor with the concealing power of semi-frozen slush down your face when the sun has baked the world around you to triple digits and you’re sweating buckets?

Lots of bars and restaurants have a slushy machine or two. It’s generally a good way to add more girlie/fruity options to the drink menu, even with the cost of equipment. Wet Willies takes the concept a step further. All of their drinks are served this way, tumble frozen in a constantly churning washing-machine-like wall of multi-colored booze-tinis.

Their marketing is bright, drawing on long time bar slang and region-centric names for drinks we all know and love. Bright colors, a friendly atmosphere and a half dozen young people manning the drink vats makes for a fun trip to boozeville. While the drinks aren’t cheap (around $8 each), you’ll find yourself drinking less because the ice really does slow you down.

My personal favorite is the strawberry daiquiri, a classic frozen drink if there ever was one. From the constant tumble, the slush is smooth and easy to go up the straw. No lumps or chunks of ice, and it is so cold that you’re instantly relieved from the heat.

Uncategorized