Stay cool and start your summer off right with these fresh and fortifying libations from local bars and restaurants.
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The Big Hash Tequila Sunrise from Hash Kitchen
It takes two to make a thing go right – team up with a pal to partake in this chilled cocktail for two ($26) and cheers to the long weekend. Made with 100 percent blue agave tequila, muddled orange and pomegranate grenadine with gummy sharks swimming on the surface, the whole sugary shebang is served in a 50-ounce fishbowl glass.
Five Valley locations, hashkitchen.com
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The Daughter from The Italian Daughter
Enjoy this bright pink, effervescent drink ($15) with crisp Prosecco, Belvedere Vodka, strawberry- and prickly pear-infused syrup and fresh lemon juice at this swanky Scottsdale hot spot. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, it’s just as photogenic as it is refreshing.
23655 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-404-6085, theitaliandaughter.com
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The Gooseberry Elixir from Outrider Rooftop Lounge
What better way to kick off the summer than watching the sunset from a rooftop bar with a refreshing cocktail in hand? May we suggest the Gooseberry Elixir ($15), a revitalizing blend of tequila, cilantro, kiwi, fresh-squeezed lime and elderflower to give it that indigo hue.
7142 E. First St., Scottsdale, 480-590-3864, outriderrooftop.com
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The Mangolorian from Cornish Pasty Co.
This fuchsia, fruit-forward cocktail is the perfect summer refresher. With Luna Azul Blanco Tequila, red mango tea syrup, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, lime and pineapple juice, this tangy, tropical concoction is worthy of a picture and another round.
Five Valley locations, cornishpastyco.com
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The Montauk Frosé from The Montauk
Featuring Campo Viejo Rosé, Ketel One Botanical Vodka and a cucumber garnish, this frozen cocktail ($12) practically screams summer. Sip along to a live soundtrack as The Montauk celebrates Memorial Day all weekend long.
4360 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-994-1888, themontaukaz.com
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The Matcha and Melon from Zinqué
If gin is your jam, try this tasty tipple ($15) from Zinqué at Scottsdale Fashion Square before or after you hit those Memorial Day sales. Spring 44 Gin, egg whites, matcha, Midori melon liqueur and fresh lime juice make for a cute green cocktail with major summer vibes.
4712 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, 623-745-9616, lezinque.com
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The Slow Rind, Take It Easy from Tarbell’s
We love cleverly named cocktails, and this refreshing summer cooler ($17) is both aptly named and appetizing. Fresh watermelon and lime juice, Oleo-Saccharum, Mezcal NARAN and water are combined, carbonated and bottled to create a fresh, fizzy summer sipper. It’s like a slice of watermelon in a glass!
3213 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-955-8100, tarbells.com
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The Smoke Show from Belle’s Nashville Kitchen
This easy sipper ($12) from Old Town Scottsdale’s new honky tonk bar contains smoky Union Mezcal, fresh passion fruit puree, Torani Almond Orgeat Syrup, fresh-squeezed lime juice and hibiscus-infused simple syrup. The sweet and tangy concoction is then topped off with hibiscus sugar around the rim.
7212 E. Main St., Scottsdale; 480-590-3190, bellesnashvillekitchen.com
