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Photograph: Jeff Kaufman
Above: Cucumber Lemonade at The Chelsea

BLUEBERRY LEMONADE AT THE LITTLE BARN
“Our Blueberry Lemonade and our most popular drink in the summer. Super refreshing, it’s Triple 8 Blueberry vodka floated over fresh lemonade with a lemon wheel and a few blueberries.” –Scott Beck, owner
If you like this, sip this: Cucumber Lemonade at The Chelsea

FAREWELL MY LOVELY AT ROTHBARD ALE + LARDER
“This cocktail is always a favorite. It’s a mix of vodka, Giffard Pamplemousse—grapefruit liqueur—lime and grapefruit bitters, so it is sweet with a citrus appeal. We had it on the cocktail list last summer, then took it off briefly. People asked for it still, so now it’s back.” –Joe Farrell, owner
If you like this, sip this: Literally Can’t Even at Jesup Hall

FROGGER AT THE WHELK
“A summer classic, best enjoyed with a water view. A refreshing mix of vodka, fresh cucumber and lime juice, a touch of agave and a little kick of ginger. Served with a half rim of kosher salt for those so inclined.” –Craig Ventrice, beverage manager
If you like this, sip this: Reviver at bartaco

MARGARITA AT BARTACO
“There is nothing more refreshing than a classic margarita, especially when it’s done right. At bartaco, our classic margarita is a favorite, and we make every drink to order with Combier Liqueur d’Orange, agave syrup, fresh-squeezed lime juice and our custom Libélula tequila, which sets our margarita apart from other classic margaritas.” –Gretchen Thomas, wine and spirits director
If you like this, sip this: Rubaba Rita at Kawa Ni

Craig Ventrice of Kawa Ni, The Whelk and Jesup Hall
Photograph: Contributed

150 OLD FASHIONES AT TAVERN ON MAIN
“An old-fashioned is the manliest cocktail to order and something Grandmother drank. At Tavern we put our own twist on it by adding a splash of amaretto for sweetness. Also, the luxardo cherries are a crowd pleaser.” –John Zervos, head bartender
If you like this, sip this: Big Fat Old Fashioned at Kawa Ni

ROGER RABBIT AT JESUP HALL
“If you’ve been to Jesup Hall, the carrot theme won’t be lost on you. This cocktail is built on a base of reposado tequila and a unique Carrot Eau de Vie from Austria, shaken with Vanilla Cinnamon Syrup, ginger, fresh lemon juice and a bar spoon of Labneh yogurt. Sweet, savory, tangy and delicious.” –Craig Ventrice, beverage manager
If you like this, sip this: Strawberry Daiquiri at Viva Zapata

SANGRITA AT VIVA ZAPATA
“A combination of margarita and sangria, our Sangrita makes the perfect thirst-quenching cocktail.” –Bob O’Mahony, co-owner
If you like this, sip this: Transcontinental at The Whelk

THAI ME UP AT KAWA NI
“Our longest running cocktail, Thai Me Up is a tall, bubbly and spicy number with vodka, Thai chili–infused crème de cassis, Bianco vermouth and lime juice topped with sparkling water. Careful, they go down easy.” –Craig Ventrice, beverage manager
If you like this, sip this: Red Sonja at bartaco

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