Nightlife editor–and Miss Sweet Tooth–Kyle Kearbey is working on a story about the best summer cocktails in town. Do you have a favorite? If so, leave a comment here, yo.
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Michael
Summer to me always means Tiki drinks or some variation. The bartenders at Trader Vic’s make some of my favorites. One simple one is Dale DeGroff’s Royal Hawaiian:
1.5 oz Gin
1 oz unsweetened pineapple juice
0.5 oz lemon juice
0.75 oz orgeat syrup
Shake over ice and pour in a chilled martini glass
Del Frisco’s pineapple infused vodka martini. Very fresh, sweet but not overly so.
David
Coast Frozen Hard Lemonade at Coast Seafood in Legacy. It is like a frozen margarita made with Citron Vodka instead of Tequila, and the rim is crusted in salt mixed with crushed up Lemonhead Candies. One will drop your internal temperature by 20 degrees. Two will drop your pants.
Rawlins Nichol-Plated
From the unlikely source, Dallas’ Rod Dreher, this post last week after he inhaled a few rounds last week. (I stuck to Pyramid Apricot Ale.)
His review of the various variations he optioned : Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
is there really not a way to censor the word c*o*c*k by itself without also censoring c*o*c*k*tail? i’ve always thought this wass ridiculous, but this specific post–asking readers to comment on their fave dicktail and then censoring out the word in the comments takes it to a new level. (man i hope dicktail makes it through the filters)
RB
Pardon my above comment. ‘Wass’ should be ‘was.’
RB
Also, to answer the question, my favorite summer dicktail used to be the frozen mojito’s at cuba libre. they werent the prettiest things–sort of a split pea soup hue of green, but they were great and you could really taste the fresh mint. I think they changed the recipe to make them prettier, and in the process effed up the flavor.
DMTechGuy
Sorry all, problem corrected on the goofy censorship stuff.
Thank you, drive through.
Batface Mcgee
I’ve always been a fan of the Dark and Stormy.
Its just dark rum, ginger beer, and a slice of lime over ice.
Tom
My absolute favorite is the Caribbean Caipirinha at the Ritz – it has a jalepeno as the garnish and a great zing to it!
Rawlins Nichol-Plated
Tropicale Ole’ Splendor a la Rawlins An original drink that will bring your guests to their knees!
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Place in a blender: Large can of Peach Nectar and a can of minced clams. Blend on high!
2 oz Tanqueray No. 10 gin
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
large sprig mint
Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. (I’m not sure the original recipe places the mint in the shaker, but I do. The ice shreds the mint, which ends up as little pieces in the drink.)
Anything with Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. Usually lemonade or peach or fresh watermelon purée.
And I thought Dreher was on sabbatical!
jla
@breadwinners: I gotta say, that looks freaking AWESOME. I must come try it.
Me, personally, I have a poor man’s mojito:
1 part Smirnoff Mojito vodka
2 parts Rose’s Mojito Mix
Fresca soda – fill to preference
Yum.
Stephanie
Pineapple Coconut Mojito from Bengal Coast!! Delicious 🙂
BillA
I love the Tapatio at Pyramid Bar. So spicy.
…inspired by Guadalajara with a mix of hot sauce, fresh lime juice, muddled cucumber, Don Julio Anjeo Tequila, and a chef’s garden chili pepper for extra bite. Excellent with Mexican or Southwestern cuisine.
Misty
Pineapple Gimlet at Libertine/Meridian (if they’re still making their own pineapple vodka)
Pimm’s Cup…get it anywhere, but I like Louie’s version the best
Looking for a good strawberry & basil concoction right now. Anyone know of a place?
Duncan
campari and pellegrino in a tall glass with a slice of lemon or orange
Sheila
@Amy S – Sullivan’s has an awesome pineapple martini too. They infuse pineapples with orange vodka then squeeze them so you get just the juice.. It’s beyond delicious and they pack a little punch! I think they might be the same as they are the same company..
Also, the mojito’s at Gloria’s are always great on a hot day!
But when I’m at home, I’m a fan of the Jeremiah Weed sweet tea vodka on the rocks with a splash of water.. takes like sweet tea my mom used to make!
Cari
The Cucumber Collins at the Bar Belmont are so refreshing. In fact I’d like to be drinking one now, but don’t think my boss would approve.
Heather
@Misty- Pappas Bros Steakhouse has a strawberry basil flip. Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, strawberries & basil. Yummers.
As for me, I like Gosling’s Black Seal rum & club soda w/ 2 lime wedges. So refreshing!
SRE
The Maximo Heat from Maximo Cocina Mexicana is to DIE for!!! Absolutely love it. So refreshing, with a bit of a kick.
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