There’s nothing like a fresh, tasty, cooling drink when the days start to warm up, and drinks made with fresh, quality ingredients are especially satisfying. To help start your cool-down with the right cocktail, we have found five deliciously satisfying drinks that are sure to chill you out. It’s your happy hour, so chose a drink and enjoy yourself, one sip at a time.
Bubbly & Carmely
“The Señor” at The Capital Bar & Grill
This is no ordinary Jack & Coke. Jack Daniel’s whiskey and Coke are mixed and served in a classic Coka-Cola bottle left to chill in a bucket, just to make sure your drink stays perfectly ice cold.
Capital Bar and Grill
111 West Markham St.,
374-7474,
CapitalHotel.com
Sweet & Fruity
“Kiwiw Infusion” martini at The Peabody Hotel Lounge
Kiwi-strawberry vodka, strawberry daiquiri mix, sweet and sour mix, Sprite and strawberry sauce. Shaken, not stirred. Finished with a fresh strawberry and lemon twist garnish, and a sweet sugared rim.
Peabody Hotel
3 Statehouse Plaza,
906-4000,
PeabodyLittleRock.com
Rich & Fragrant
Red sangria at Ciao Baci
Red wine, orange juice and pineapple juice are combined with triple sec and mixed together. Whether you order it by the glass or pitcher, you won’t regret either decision.
Ciao Baci
605 Beechwood St.,
603-0238,
CiaoBaci.org
Fresh & Tangy
ZAZA margarita at ZAZA
Fresh-squeezed lime juice, cane sugar, tequila and French triple sec are combined and frothed in a blender. Served on the rocks, in a frosty mug, this is our new favorite margarita.
ZaZa Fine Salad + Wood-Oven Pizza Co.
5600 Kavanaugh Blvd.,
661-9292,
ZazaPizzaAndSalad.com
Light & Minty
Classic mojito at Cantina Laredo
Bacardi Superior, fresh mint, lime and cane sugar are muddled and mixed together. This is one tall glass of goodness we cannot turn down.
Cantina Laredo
207 N. University Ave.,
Midtowne Shopping Center,
280-0407,
CantinaLaredo.com