It’s the middle of July and as hot as the metal arm of a beach chair. Burning, baby. So tiptoe out of the hot sand and reach for some chilling cocktails. Ice, ice-cold glasses, cool names. Take a sip, then a big gulp. Relax. Repeat.
iPic Theaters
The creative Adam Seger, executive bartender/corporate sommelier at iPic has prepared a summer special for lucky folks: the Belvedere Raspberry Gimlet (picture above), with yuzu luxe sour, fresh lime juice, vodka and raspberries and basil leaves to make it a bit sweet, a bit sour. Mizner Park, 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
If you’re in Palm Beach Gardens, wander down to PGA Commons and try these out:
Prosecco Café
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The Agave Margarita trades a traditional recipe for one with agave tequila and nectar, with lemon and lime juices and a bit of Triple Sec with sour mix. 4580 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Spoto’s Oyster Bar & Blue Point Lounge
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The Blackberry Smash mixes crisp gin with blackberry brandy, muddled blackberries and mint, with lemon juice, simple syrup and soda. 4560 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Kabuki Sushi Thai Tapas
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A Sparkling Kyoto pours sparkling wine, strawberry puree and St. Germain Elderflower liqueur into a Champagne flute. 5080 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
The Cooper
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Try a Cucumber Southside with Hendrick’s gin, simple syrup, lemon and lime juices, fresh mint, sliced English cucumber and pinch of salt. 4610 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
Vic & Angelo’s
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The Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini combines Three Olives Citrus vodka, strawberry puree, a homemade sour mix and simple syrup in a sugar-rimmed glass. 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
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