The season of summer ushers in new flavors all throughout Baton Rouge, and take it from us, one of the best ways to beat the summer heat is with a seasonal cocktail. Cheers!

 

BLDG 5

BLDG 5 switches up its sangria seasonally, and the refreshing flavors make it the perfect summer drink. They also offer a wide selection of signature cocktails that are perfect for summertime, like the Hibiscus Fizz and the Garden Basil Martini.

Other drinks that scream summer:

  • Hibiscus Fizz
  • Garden Basil Martini
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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CITY PORK JEFFERSON

City Pork Jefferson is definitely more than just BBQ – just take a look at their newly released summer cocktail menu!

  • Jefferson Airplane
  • Butterfly Effect
  • My Bread & Butter
  • Fire & Blood
  • Monkey Business
  • Dreamsicle
  • Pamplemousse Spritz
  • Mango Mojito

 

CYPRESS COAST BREWING CO.

There’s no better way to cool off than with an ice-cold beer, and lucky for us, Cypress Coast Brewing Co. has released three new ones to choose from!

  • Highly Combustible Chickens
  • Strip Mall Squeeze
  • Helles Me Lager Long Time

 

MID CITY BEER GARDEN

Mid City Beer Garden freshens up their cocktail menu seasonally, and they just released the summer cocktails for the summer. Entire list:

  • Banana Daiquiri
  • Indiana Jones
  • Birds of Paradise
  • Mai Passion Tai
  • Rose Rita
  • Mexican Martini
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PELICAN TO MARS

Everything from Pelican to Mars’ seasonal sangria to the spritzes provides the perfect summer refreshments!

 

OTHER SEASONAL COCKTAILS & BEERS IN BATON ROUGE:

City Pork Highland @ Perkins

  • Summer Sippin’
  • Getting’ Figgy with It
  • Pama-rita
  • Rocket Pop
  • City Pork Sangria
  • Suckle Punch
  • Smoke & Coke

 

The River Room

  • Summer Wind
  • The “L” Word
  • Paradise
  • Beat That Beet Up
  • Who Ya Gonna Call?
  • The Bottom Line
  • The 222
  • Cane Shuga Fashion
  • Big Girls Don’t Rye
  • Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)

 

TAP 65

  • Summers in Texas
  • Cucumber Ranchwater
  • TAP 65 Sangria
  • Strawberry Mint Daiquiri
  • Seabreeze
  • Prickly Mojito

 

Tin Roof Brewing Co.

  • Apricot Peach Berliner Weisse
  • Hive Society Belgian Golden Strong Ale

 

ZeeZee’s

  • Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
  • Breakfast in Barbados
  • Mezcal Me Later
  • Butterfly Effect
  • Uncle June Bug
  • Pineapple Express
  • Wearin’ of the Green Tea

 

LOCALS' SUMMER PICKS:

13 Social - Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

La Carreta (BluebonnetMid City) - Desert Pear Swirl Margarita

The Overpass Merchant - Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Solera Restaurant & Bar - Seasonal Sangria or Frozen Cocktails

TAP 65 - Summers in Texas

Willie's Restaurant & Bar - Frozen Pink Agave Sangria