5 to Try: Summer Drinks
By Valerie Moloney, City Editor
Fun, cool cocktails for the hottest season of the year.
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Coobah
3423 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Regulars hit this sexy Southport spot for the Uva Caribe, made of red grapes, lime, sugar, Bacardi light rum and pineapple juice. -
Salud
1471 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
This Wicker Park tequila lounge's sweet take on the mojito includes mango rum, agave nectar, mint leaves, lime juice and soda water. -
Plan B Bar + Kitchen
1635 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
They're not just for kids! Their sno-cones contain Mount Gay rum or Imperia vodka mixed with your choice of syrup. -
Rockit Bar & Grill
22 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL
The Bomb Pop explodes with tastes of blue caracao, Stoli Razberi, Bacardi Limon, grenadine, lemonade and cherries. -
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
A cocktail doesn't get more fruity than the sparkling sangria--blended with Spanish cava, Chambord and sugar--at this Lincoln Park tapas joint.
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Trader Todd's
3216 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Island food, drinks and party spirit just blocks from Wrigley Field. -
Sushi Samba Rio
504 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
A trendy crowd coos over daring Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine at this flashy dining destination.

