The heat of summer is upon us, and one of our favorite ways to keep cool is with a refreshing cocktail. In our little slice of paradise, there are plenty of deliciously tropical creations to keep you hydrated all season long, but we’ve rounded up just a few of our favorites. From passion fruit to oranges, from frozen to effervescent, these summer libations will help you beat the Florida heat.
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PASSION FRUIT DAIQUIRI
Sunset Grille
If you need to keep cool this summer, turn to a chilly and delicious passion fruit daiquiri. The tartness of passion fruit is perfectly complemented by daiquiri-sweetness – ideally enjoyed with a view of the beach.
www.sunsetgrillea1a.com
MAIN SAIL
Catch 27
The Main Sail will surely become your main drink. The cocktail starts with your choice of vodka or tequila mixed with a little fresh watermelon juice, ginger, lime, and a tangy mint. We’ll take two.
www.catchtwentyseven.com
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ORANGE BLOSSOM
Tini Martini Bar
Pay homage to the beautiful state of Florida with an explosion of orange – orange vodka, orange juice, Cointreau, and amaretto. The folks behind the bar at Tini Martini clearly believe that you can never have enough orange.
www.tini-martini-bar.com
WODKA FLOCKA FLAME
Ice Plant Bar
Lots of tropical freshness and a little bit of sweetness are delivered with pineapple, passion fruit, lime, honey, vodka, and bitters. We’re pretty sure that it tastes just like a perfect summer day feels.
www.iceplantbar.com
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FRESH AIR
Dos Gatos
Sometimes simplicity is best. So take a sip of this pineapple ginger mint shrub with a little tequila. It doesn’t take much to make a recipe for deliciousness and refreshment.
www.dosgatosjax.com
CUKE
Llama Restaurant
Doesn’t get much fresher than cucumber, cactus, lime, mint, thyme, and a splash of prosecco. It’s got a little bite with the mint, a little cactus for unusual flavor, and just a few bubbles for those of us that can’t get enough of effervescence.
www.llamarestaurant.com
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THE REEF
St. Augustine Seafood Company
If there just isn’t enough heat in your summer, you’ve come to the right place. Hear us out – this cocktail has tequila, lime juice, pineapple juice, agave syrup, basil, ginger, and some delicious jalapeno. That pepper is all the heat you need.
www.saseafoodco.com
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