Nothing’s better when it’s sunny out than wearing a cute dress with a well-crafted cocktail in hand. Here are our five favourite summer drinks to wet the palette at some of our favourite watering holes.
La Fee Rose
Bar manager Wendy McGuinness serves up La Fee Rose, a new summertime Sazerac of Danfield’s Whisky, absinthe, jasmine syrup and fresh watermelon.
La Fee Rose at Chambar; 562 Beatty St.; 604-879-7119; www.chambar.com; $11
Miku Mojito
The Miku Mojito is a brand new take on the traditional version – think rum, mint leaves, soda and sake.
Miku; #2-1055 W. Hastings St. (at Thurlow St.); 604-568-3900; www.mikurestaurant.com; $6.50
Opus 97
Named after the original 97 rooms of its namesake hotel, the Opus 97 keeps it classy with Grey Goose Vodka, Alize, passion fruit puree and blood orange juice.
Opus 97 at Opus Hotel; 350 Davie St.; 604-642-0557; www.opushotel.com; $11.50
The Mumbai Sling
Delicious muddled cocktails are the name of the game at George. The Mumbai sling -- a fresh ginger, coriander and mango puree with Tanqueray and soda – is a Summer ’09 must.
The Mumbai Sling at George Ultra Lounge; 1137 Hamilton St. (at Heimcken St.); 604-628-5555; www.georgelounge.com; $10
The Sweet Caroline
This hits the parched spot, thanks to its fresh mint, squeezed lime, vodka and Pamplemousse Rose (we may have had two or three).
The Sweet Caroline at Revel Room; 238 Abbott St. (at Trounce Alley); 604-687-4088; www.revelroom.ca; $8
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