I can almost taste summer. School is wrapping up. Days are getting warmer. If you’re anything like me, part of summer fun involves sipping sweet and refreshing drinks. I love trying drinks that are creatively named and give some beachy vibes. Sipping on summer cocktails is best when you’re not on mom duty. Whether you’re enjoying happy hour with colleagues, catching up with friends, or going on a date with your spouse, that summery cocktail in your hand is a vacation in itself.
To celebrate this year, here are more than 24 summer cocktails from the Fairfield County Mom contributor team:
The French Martini at Capuli in Bethel
Wildberry Splash at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport
Malibu Passion Spritz at Malibu in Fairfield
Santo Spirito at Sophie’s Pizza Bar in Fairfield
Elicit Sky at Elicit in Fairfield
Twig and Berries and Peach Patio Lemonade at The Sinclair in Fairfield
Smoke Show at Mecha in Fairfield, Norwalk, and Stamford
Dos Peninsulas at Barcelona in Fairfield, Norwalk, and Stamford
Fuego at Tony’s at the J House in Greenwich
Boogie Nights at Elm in New Canaan
Midnight Sky at Blackbird in New Canaan
Wine Slushies at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard in Newtown
June Bug at Greer Southern Table in Norwalk
Purple Daze at SoNo Sky Bar in Norwalk
Asian Pear + Lychee Martini at Washington Prime in Norwalk
Elderflower Fizz at The Gray Goose Cafe in Southport
White Cosmo at Paci in Southport
Strawberry Whale-A-Rita at Sign of the Whale in Stamford
Paloma Fresca at bartaco in Stamford and Westport
Frogger from The Whelk in Westport
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any drink to sip lakeside at Down the Hatch in Brookfield
The sangria from MarketPlace in Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown, and Shelton (insider scoop: they give you extra in a to-go cup.) Each location has signature fun and fruity cocktails, like Pear Bourbon Smash in Danbury and Pink Guava Spritz in Shelton.
Thorny Rose margarita (although they’re all good!) at Cactus Rose in Wilton
Mamas, throw on a cute outfit and go out for a little break.
