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Summertime Sippin': Where To Soak Up The Sun & What To Drink While You're There

By Sydney Catinna on Fri, May 24, 2024 at 6:07 pm

From pools to patios to picture-perfect rooftops, Louisville is full of warm weather hotspots where you can sip on a satisfy- ing spritz and enjoy the sunshine. With summer well on its way, local mixologists are working hard to craft the perfect cocktail to cool you off when things heat up.

Whether you’re looking for somewhere sunny to work or a place to take a much needed break, there are plenty of spots and sips to inspire your next outing. Take a look at these summer specials from some of our favorite bars and restaurants around town.

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Copper & Kings

Caviar Dreams

Ready for a sunset and something on the savory side? Sounds like Copper & Kings rooftop patio is calling your name. Grab a bite to eat and watch the sun slip past the skyline as you sip on their caprese-inspired martini. Created by Lisa Pearce, this cocktail contains mozzarella fat-washed immature grape brandy, heirloom tomato & fresh strawberry reduction, lemon, cinnamon simple syrup, basil sugar rim, and balsamic caviar pearls.

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Paseo/Myriad Hotel Swim Club

Primavera Spritz

Enjoy poolside sips from Paseo with a day pass to Myriad Swim Club. Open Tuesday-Sunday, locals can snag a spot by the pool for just $10 each weekday. Enjoy the Primavera Spritz, a modern, seasonal take on a classic Mediterranean Aperol Spritz. Black tea infuses the Aperol with a smoky, earthy aroma while a house-made peach shrub adds a light, sweet touch.

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ShopBar

The Big Kicker 3.0

Want something to feel good about? If the warm weather isn’t enough to do it for you, head to ShopBar and grab a cocktail for a good cause: 1% of The Big Kicker’s annual sales are donated to Planned Parenthood. This is their third version of the signature drink, which they change with every new menu. Version 3.0 contains mezcal, house-made sour mix, grapefruit, cranberry syrup, rosemary, and is garnished with a dried grapefruit. Comes in a 17oz boot!

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The MerryWeather

Pandan Painkiller

Have a little too much time to kill before your next beachside getaway? Head to The MerryWeather patio for a Pandan Painkiller and close your eyes. This popular tropical drink from the famous Soggy Dollar bar in the British Virgin Islands might be just the thing to make you feel like you’ve escaped to the ocean for a minute or two. Made with coconut-washed Roku gin, Genepy, aged white rum, pandan, coconut cream, coconut milk, pineapple, and orange.

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