May 17, 2019 – After what feels like 724 days of rain, the sun finally decided to make an appearance in the City of Brotherly Love. And with the change of the weather, the summer heat can’t be too far…Drinking water is definitely the right thing to do when it comes to beating the heat but sometimes you just need that little booze to wind down and forget about the temperatures.
No matter if you’re looking for a Frozen Aperol Spritz, local sorbet soaked in rosé or a bourbon crush cocktail, check out the below beverages for a fun summer of sipping.
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Assembly Rooftop Lounge, offering stunning views from eight stories above Logan Square, has two frozen cocktails for those looking to cool off in style this summer. The options include a Frosé ($14) with rosé, Cocchi Rosa, dry vermouth, strawberry and lemon, and a Frozen Aperol Spritz ($14) with Aperol, elderflower, orange, grapefruit, lemon, and prosecco.
1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215-963-2723 | https://assemblyrooftop.com
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CO-OP Restaurant and Lounge, University City’s lively bar and lounge located on the corner of 33rd and Chestnut, is offering a Rosé Popsicle with rosé wine, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, and syrup for $13 to those looking for a frozen, fruity fix.
20 South 33rd Street | 215-398-1874 | https://www.coopphilly.com
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Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a Louisville product of the Brown-Forman Corporation, celebrates summer with a fun and unique southern-inspired cocktail for you to make at home.
The original Coopers’ Craft Bourbon and new expression, Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve, begin with the same spirit but are aged using different wood techniques from the barrel resulting in two distinctively different flavor profiles – ranging from light and gentle to bold and robust.
Summer Crush
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Brand Ambassador
A unique take on the shore town classic. Coopers’ Craft 82.2 is the perfect substitute for vodka in this beach cocktail.
1 Navel Orange freshly juiced
2 oz. Coopers’ Craft Bourbon
1 oz. Grand Marnier (or another orange liqueur)
3 to 4 oz. Lemon-Lime Soda (OR seltzer for a lower calorie version)
Orange wedges for garnish
Sprig of fresh mint
Fill a glass with crushed ice. Pour the bourbon, Grand Marnier and fresh orange juice in the glass. Give it a gentle stir. Top it off with the soda, and orange wedge and a few mint leaves. Serve!
Louisville | https://www.cooperscraft.com
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The Twisted Tail, located in the historic Headhouse Square, is offering imbibers Champagne Pops ($15) to help them cool off during the hot summer days in Philly. Made by pouring champagne over fruity frozen pops, the flavors will vary throughout the summer, rotating through delicious options such as watermelon, honey dew, cantaloupe, pineapple, blueberry, strawberry, and mixed berry.
509 S. 2nd St. | 215.558.2471 | www.thetwistedtail.com
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The Bourse, Old City’s historic food hall located across from Independence Mall, invites tourists and locals alike to stop in for a boozy frozen treat this spring and summer.
The Bar by Bluebird Distilling will be serving up rotating frozen cocktails through the summer, including a Bourbon + Beer milkshake, a frozen version of the classic Grasshopper cocktail, and more. First up? Frozen Gin + Tonics — now available at Bluebird Distilling at The Bourse. Frozen Gin and Tonics ($9) — Bluebird Distilling Juniperus Gin, grapefruit, lime, botanical syrup, and Peychaud’s bitters for $9.
TAPS Fill Station and Scoop DeVille – Rosé Sorbet All Day featuring Scoop DeVille’s gluten free and dairy free Raspberry Sorbet with a pour over of Pinnacle Ridge rosé for $11. Guests can order the sorbet float at TAPS Fill Station.
111 S Independence Mall E | www.theboursephilly.com
-Tobias Fischer