Summer Booze: Ten Drinks to Beat the Heat
I’ve recently written several posts about family-friendly things, so now it’s time to talk about stuff for adults only.
Boston Globe staffers have done those of us who imbibe alcoholic beverages a great favor. They conducted a survey of sorts that involved sampling numerous drinks at numerous locations to compile a list of Ten Tasty Drinks best indulged in during the summertime.
If you’re in or around the city and can’t decide which drink from your normal repertoire will satisfy your taste buds most, the following suggestions might help get you thinking in the right direction. Make sure to also visit the original gallery of Summer Drinks to Try to find more details, including recipes, and to see lots of pretty pictures of the savory-sounding concoctions below.
Coconut Lime Martini
Coconut Vodka, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, and Lime Leaves
Find it at Bonfire: Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, Boston, 617-262-3473
Gypsy Rose Lee
Orange Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, and Lime Juice
Find it at Cuchi Cuchi: 795 Main Street, Cambridge, 617-864-2929
Habanero Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Lime and Guava Juices, and Cilantro
Find it at Audubon Circle: 838 Beacon Street, Boston, 617-421-1910
No. 18
Tequila, Grenadine, and Sparkling Wine
Find it at Hungry Mother: 233 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, 617-499-0090
Raspberry Lime Rickey
Razberi Vodka, Black Raspberry Brandy, Lime Juice, and Soda
Find it at Temple Bar: 1688 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 617-547-5055
Raspberry Mojito
Rum, Raspberry Purée, Lime, and Mint Leaves
Find it at Sanctuary: 189 State Street, Boston, 617-573-9333
Rhum Cup
Rhum, Pineapple Juice, Honey Syrup, and Cava
Find it at Green Street Grill: 280 Green Street, Cambridge, 617-876-1655
Rosemary’s Baby
Orange Vodka, Pear Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, and Berry Purée
Find it at The Savant Project: 1625 Tremont Street, Boston, 617-566-5958
Sherry Julep
Cream Sherry, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, and Cava
Find it at Toro: 1704 Washington Street, Boston, 617-536-4300
Watermelon Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Sour Mix, Lime Juice, and Watermelon Ice
Find it at Gargoyles on the Square: 219 Elm Street, Somerville, 617-776-5300
What’s my personal pick? While Rosemary’s Baby gets my vote for catchiest name, I think I hear that Raspberry Lime Rickey and Raspberry Mojito calling me right now… (Now guess my favorite drink fruit.)
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1 opinion for Summer Booze: Ten Drinks to Beat the Heat
Go Boston Card
Aug 8, 2008 at 8:57 am
These drinks really sound great.
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