Patio pounders, fruity and bubbly creations, refreshing beverages: That's what summer is all about. These eleven restaurants and bars, listed in alphabetical order, are pulling out all the stops to attract guests into their indoor and outdoor dining rooms.
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The LoHi wine cafe adds some bubbles to the menu this summer with the Postino Bellini, a simple yet stylish cocktail. The cocktail is exclusively available during brunch services on Saturday and Sunday - and is only $5.
The burger bar debuts the Watermelon Mojito made with watermelon cubes and paired with fresh mint and lime. The crisp cocktail is sweet substitution for the mojito this summer.
The White Sangria, made with Pinot Grigio and peach puree, debuts this summer at this Cherry Creel hot spot. The fruity drink is completed with a fresh popsicle garnish.
The South Broadway spot kicks off the summer season with the fresh Strawberry Daquiri made with housemade strawberry syrup and fresh lime juice. Try not to spill your drink as you explore the games and karaoke rooms at the adult playhouse.
Troy Guard's newest venture in Lowy's dining districts debuts a collection of creative cocktails this summer. The Bangok Summer, complied with Thai chili vodka, mint, turmeric, and lemon, is an effervescent drink for the season.
Operating in the center of the Source, the RiNo Yacht Club serves up delicatable cocktails throughout all the seasons. For the summer, check out Sink into the Deep, a riff on a Julep, made with rum and cachaca. Disclosure: The editor is married to one of the developers behind The Source, the development in which the RiNo Yacht Club resides.
The Downtown Italian restaurant makes its mark on the summer season with the Incontrare, a cocktail paired with Solerno blood orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. The Milagro tequila drink is $13.
Tucked away behind Coors Field, the Pig & the Spout makes its mark on the Union Station dining scene with its tasty and boozy concoctions. The Where There's Smoke, made with mezcal, blueberry, and sage, is a vegan-friendly sweet treat that pairs perfectly with the restaurant's vanilla ice cream and bacon-fat peanut brittle.
Don't let the name mislead you - Black Eye Coffee in Cap Hill can stir up a serious cocktail. The White Witchcraft, made with lemon syrup and liquor along with Suerte Reposado tequila and charcoal, is sure to enchant you.
The LoHi wine cafe adds some bubbles to the menu this summer with the Postino Bellini, a simple yet stylish cocktail. The cocktail is exclusively available during brunch services on Saturday and Sunday - and is only $5.
The burger bar debuts the Watermelon Mojito made with watermelon cubes and paired with fresh mint and lime. The crisp cocktail is sweet substitution for the mojito this summer.
The White Sangria, made with Pinot Grigio and peach puree, debuts this summer at this Cherry Creel hot spot. The fruity drink is completed with a fresh popsicle garnish.
The South Broadway spot kicks off the summer season with the fresh Strawberry Daquiri made with housemade strawberry syrup and fresh lime juice. Try not to spill your drink as you explore the games and karaoke rooms at the adult playhouse.
Troy Guard's newest venture in Lowy's dining districts debuts a collection of creative cocktails this summer. The Bangok Summer, complied with Thai chili vodka, mint, turmeric, and lemon, is an effervescent drink for the season.
Operating in the center of the Source, the RiNo Yacht Club serves up delicatable cocktails throughout all the seasons. For the summer, check out Sink into the Deep, a riff on a Julep, made with rum and cachaca. Disclosure: The editor is married to one of the developers behind The Source, the development in which the RiNo Yacht Club resides.
The Downtown Italian restaurant makes its mark on the summer season with the Incontrare, a cocktail paired with Solerno blood orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. The Milagro tequila drink is $13.
Tucked away behind Coors Field, the Pig & the Spout makes its mark on the Union Station dining scene with its tasty and boozy concoctions. The Where There's Smoke, made with mezcal, blueberry, and sage, is a vegan-friendly sweet treat that pairs perfectly with the restaurant's vanilla ice cream and bacon-fat peanut brittle.
Don't let the name mislead you - Black Eye Coffee in Cap Hill can stir up a serious cocktail. The White Witchcraft, made with lemon syrup and liquor along with Suerte Reposado tequila and charcoal, is sure to enchant you.
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