12 Summer-y Drinks to Try in Richmond
Martha Stewart says batangas (tequila, cola, fresh-squeezed lime juice, a pinch of salt, served in a salt-rimmed glass) will be everywhere this summer. It sounds like something any of our local bartenders could knock out of the park, but this revelation also had us saying, “Mm, that sounds delish! What ELSE should we be keeping cool with right now?” Here are the answers — both of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties!
— by Kelsey Heintz, Managing Editor
We’ll take one of everything.
Bingo Beer Co (Scott’s Addition)
River Day Wheat: American wheat ale, amarillo, lemondrop, Barbe Rouge hops
Blanchard’s Coffee (Scott’s Addition, The Fan, Forest Hill)
Coffee Lemonade: House iced coffee over lemonade with a lemon slice
Cirrus Vodka (Diamond District)
Frozen Vod-colada: Cirrus Vodka, coconut, pineapple, orange
The Emerald Lounge (Church Hill)
Tequila Matador: Reposado tequila, fresh pineapple, lime, tropical bitters
Fanboy (The Fan)
Patio Crusher: Citadelle Gin or Luksusowa Vodka, strawberry-Thai basil reduction, white balsamic vinegar, yuzu
Get Tight Lounge (The Fan)
Frozen Oaxaca Milkshake: Ilegal Mezcal, Blanchard’s Coffee, horchata cream
Helen’s Restaurant (The Fan)
The Blue Velvet: Malibu Coconut, Bacardi Rum, coconut milk, lime, mint simple syrup
New York Deli (Carytown)
Paloma Mule: Del Maguey Mezcal, ginger beer, grapefruit, lime
Ninja Kombucha (Northside)
Cranberry Lime Ginger
Riverbend Roastery (Church Hill)
Coconut Cold Brew: House cold brew with a splash of coconut flavor
The Smoky Mug (Northside)
Jamaican Hibiscus Topo Soda: Herbal tea base; tart, tangy, fizzy goodness
Virago Spirits (Diamond District)
Classic Piña Colada: Virago Classic White Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream
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