Summer Drink Guide

Thursday, 07 June 2012 13:19

After hitting the pool, upgrade from your beer routine. Make a splash with a refreshing summer cocktail, from Diablo to Zino and everything in between.

While you might know your mojito from your margarita, we've concocted a list of some of the most refreshing drinks sure to quench your thirst—and boost your creativity—during this hot, hot summer. 

By Aliza Bresnick and Sarah Kinonen / Photos by Rob Foldy, Erik Knudsen

Diablo Sangria
The classic sangria recipe is secret, but for the Diablo Sangria, Emiliano's spices it up with chipotle paste, Cognac and Cointreau. Emiliano's Cafe, $8 (2-for-1 during Happy Hour)

Drylands Sauvignon Blanc
Light in color and dry in taste, this refreshing white from New Zealand has aromas of ripe citrus and passion fruit. Half Cork'd, $5.05

Lynchburg Lemonade
This smooth operator is made from Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Sierra Mist, lemon and lime juice and triple sec. Lakeside Bar & Grill, $5

Mojito
Flavors include the classic as well as pomegranate, passion fruit or mango, and all are made from scratch. Emiliano's Cafe, $7 ($5 during Happy Hour)

Paloma
Inspired by the most popular cocktail in Mexico, this "dove" includes grapefruit juice, grapefruit-infused tequila, lime and agave. Blue Gill Quality Foods, $7  ($5 3:30-6, weekdays)

Paramount Sangria
This homemade sangria is infused with fresh fruit, brandy and triple sec, and is best enjoyed poolside or lakeside. Lakeside Bar & Grill, $12 (pitcher)

Pink Puffin
You can stay up past midnight to enjoy this adult combination of strawberry lemonade, fresh strawberries and white wine, served over ice. The Midnight Cafe, $6.50 (Wednesday buy one get one free)

Santorini Breeze Martini
You'll feel the Grecian breeze when you sip this mango rum, pineapple and citrus cocktail. New Deal Café, $7 ($5 4-7pm daily)

The Silly Rabbit
Fresh carrot juice, ginger vodka and lemonade garnished with basil won't improve your eyesight—but it will improve your mood. Boca Fiesta, $5

St. Germain Spritzer
This fizzy and crisp wine spritzer includes St. Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco, club soda and lemon. Mildred's Big City Food, $8

Tequila Rosé
From rouge to lavender, this hibiscus-infused tequila, lavender syrup, sparkling wine and lemon twist makes for a colorful evening. Blue Gill Quality Foods, $6 ($5 from 3:30-6pm on weekdays)

Watermelon Crawl
This grenadine, orange juice, Sierra Mist, vodka and watermelon pucker drink will you have winning dance contests. Lakeside Bar & Grill, $5

Watermelon Margarita
Support your roadside fruit stand farmer by drinking fresh watermelon purée, tequila, lime juice and agave. Blue Gill Quality Foods, $7 ($6 on Tuesday)

Winey Limey
Pucker up to this mix of lime juice and white wine over ice. The Midnight Cafe, $6.50 (Wednesday buy one get one free)

Zino Colada
Don't miss the celebrity coconut nutrition trend with cream of coconut, pineapple juice, fresh pineapple and white wine over ice. The Midnight Cafe, $6.50 (Wednesday buy one get one free)

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