drink Sea Monkey
An Eye for a Rye
Mezcal Mango Madness
Watermelon Caipirhina
A SUMMER COCKTAIL LOVER’S GUIDE Sangria Pop
Venue: Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar Cocktail: Watermelon Caipirhina Description: Leblon Cachaca mixed with simple syrup, lime and watermelon. Cost: $15 Venue: Bourbon Steak Cocktail: Pomegranate Martini Description: Mandarin blossom vodka mixed with fresh lemon juice, pomegranate and Cointreau. Cost: $15 Venue: Del Frisco’s Grille Cocktail: Sangria Pop Description: Pinot Grigio, DeKuper Peachtree Schnapps and white peach puree mixed with Sprite and a strawberry puree popsicle. Cost: $11 Venue: 32 Shea Cocktail: Cave Creek Bourbon Campari Zest Description: Cave Creek Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and a hint of orange zest. Cost: $10 Venue: Proof Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Cocktail: Good Morning Honey Description: Single barrel Russell’s Reserve bourbon, honey, chocolate bitters and locally made Press cold brew coffee infused with Applewood smoke. Cost: $14
Spicy? Smoky? Fruity? No matter your preference, we’ve got an option for you BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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e them fruity, frothy, spicy or smoky, there is nothing better than an ice cold cocktail on a hot, summer day. Here is a rundown of some of the best bets in the Valley all summer long.
Venue: Last Drop at the Hermosa Inn Cocktail: Mezcal Mango Madness Description: Illegal Mezcal Reposado mixed with mango puree, chipotle syrup, lime juice, and 10 drops Bittermens Hellfire Shrub. Cost: $14
Meyer Lemon Drop
Venue: Paul Martin’s American Grill Cocktail: Meyer Lemon Drop Description: House infused Meyer Lemon Vodka, Triple Sec and Blue Curaçao, sugar rim. Cost: $11 Venue: RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Cocktail: Sea Monkey Description: Layered martini with Skyy Raspberry Vodka, Chambord, and fruit juices. Cost: $9 Venue: Sassi Cocktail: Limoncello Cream Description: House-made Limoncello, fresh lemonade, sugar rim. Cost: $12
Venue: The Beverly Cocktail: Heart of the Sun Description: St. George Green Chile Vodka, Yellow Chartreuse, AZ Sunshine Bitters and mango nectar syrup. Cost: $12
Venue: Sierra Bonita Grill Cocktail: An Eye for a Rye Description: Bulleit Rye and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur muddled with fresh orange and Luxardo cherries, shaken and served over ice, then topped with Pellegrino and ginger beer. Cost: $10
Venue: Hole-in-the-Wall at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort Cocktail: Front Porch Tea Description: Old Smokey Peach Moonshine mixed with equal parts sweet tea and lemonade. Cost: $10
Venue: Jalapeño Inferno Cocktail: Market Street Mixer Description: Skinny and organic, this cocktail marries tequila with açaí berry agave nectar and seasonal fruit. Cost: $11
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