Thirst Aid: 12 Hot Spots for Cool Bevs

August is landing and the need for some serious summer thirst quenchers! Check out 12 of the hottest places to get a frosty bev that you can sip al fresco, for dine-in or carryout in Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood.

Yoshi’s Café

Add a pop of cool citrus flavor to your night with our Yuzu Smash! Our speciality cocktail faturing Edinburgh Gin will make any night a minty cool one.

yoshiscafe.com – (773) 248-6160

Wood Chicago

Our Barrel-Aged Ransom Gin Mule, ice cold & in copper, as god intended. On special for $9/ea during our new Monday All-Night Happy Hour. get. it.⠀

woodchicago.com – (773) 935-9663

Sidetrack

Celebrate Summer with Sidetrack’s Signature Frozen Cocktails. Enjoy a FROZÉ featuring Stoli Razberi & Martini & Rossi Rosé, an Effen Black Cherry Buzz or if you’re feeling a little blue order a cocktail mixed with Red Bull’s new Coconut Berry Energy Drink. Sidetrack is now open for outdoor seating on our Front Patio and Rooftop Deck daily till 11pm.

sidetrackchicago.com

Roscoe’s Tavern

Enjoy a colorful cocktail on the Sidewalk Patio, in the flower-filled Beer Garden, or take a break from the heat and choose an indoor table. Roscoe’s bartenders will prepare you the perfect beverage while you enjoy tasty bar snacks, delicious salads and wraps, mountainous sandwiches, and the signature Mini Roscoe’s Burgers.

roscoes.com – 773-281-3355

Lark

On the left: Cucumber Lime Lark Cooler- Three olives cucumber lime vodka, Elderflower, lime juice, champagne and Bon & Viv hard seltzer

On the right: Cucumber Watermelon Margarita- Cucumber infused Villa One Tequila, watermelon bols, lime juice and agave. Rimmed with Tajin

larkchicago.com – (773) 799-8968

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Let the troubles of the world fade away with each sip of a Kit Kat-tini. Over 100 specialty martinis to choose from. Clockwise from left:

Lychee Passion – Three Olives Vodka, Lychee liqueur, passion fruit juice, passion fruit puree & champagne

Jolly Rancher – Three Olives Watermelon Vodka, lemon juice & apple puree

Call Me a Cab – Three Olives Watermelon vodka, Watermelon liqueur & a splash of sugar free Red Bull

Cool as a Cucumber- Three Olives Cucumber Vodka, triple sec, lime juice & simple syrup

kitkatchicago.com – 773-525-1111

Furious Spoon

Pick your poison: Ass Kicker, Nuthin’ But A Gin Thang, Uptown Sangria, Ol’ Dirty Fashioned

furiousramen.com – (773) 697-9085

Fajita Factory

Half off Margarita Wednesdays! Enjoy on our festive patio.

fajitame.com – (773) 770-4618

El Mariachi Tequila Bar

Always make time for the things you love, like drinking margaritas! We’re featuring Tanteo Tequila Margaritas in August and a 4 course Tanteo Tequila Patio Dinner 8/27. Shown left to right: Mango Habanero, Grilled Pineapple Chipotle, Cucumber Jalapeno.

elmariachitequilabar.com – (773) 549-2932 – Grub Hub

Elevate Coffee

Upsidedown Popsicle: A gourmet blackberry popsicle dunked in sparkling lemon water that keeps your drink cold and adds flavor over time. Reserve an indoor table.

elevatecoffee.us – (773) 857-3002

DS Tequila Co.

Try the Cadillac Margarita: Horritos Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime & orange juice.

Agave Nectar Margarita: Sauza Signature Blue Reposado Tequila, organic agave nectar, lime juice.

Photo: Instagram @lilwaistbigtaste

dstequila.com – (773) 697-9127

Drew’s on Halsted

Cool down with White or red sangria. Spanish wine, fresh fruit, mango purée, fresh orange, lemon and lime. Brandy, orange liqueur.

drewsonhalsted.com – (773) 244-9191

The Chicago Diner

Check out The Chicago Diner’s newest member of their dairy-free milkshake family: BANANA! What a treat for our banana lovers! Order all their shake flavors at their new online menu. Daily 12-8pm, Brunch til 3pm for delivery & carryout.

veggiediner.com – (773) 935-6696