Summer is best spent with a frozen cocktail (or mocktail) in hand. We’ve rounded up our picks for the most refreshing sips in Chicago so you can stay cool all summer long.
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702 N. Wells St. / Website
Swing by this Greek dining destination to try the refreshing “Frozen Lemonada”, crafted with gin, mastiha liqueur, lemonade and mint.
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841 W. Randolph St. / Website
Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and two frozen cocktail options at this Fulton Market bar and eatery. Choose from the “Frigid Bitch,” a Patron mango margarita and the Bacardi-infused “Coco Cooler” with pineapple, coconut and citrus.
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65 W. Kinzie St. / Website
This River North hot spot isn’t just home to taco towers and overflowing enchiladas; it also features two creamy, blended frozen drinks. Try the “Pom Pom Sangria” with pinot noir, vodka, pomegranate and citrus or opt for the “Peach Please,” crafted with Jose Cuervo Tradicional, orange liqueur, peach and citrus.
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832 W. Randolph St. / Website
Visit Bar Siena to try the “Frozen No. 13”, made with a tangy blend of Patron Citronge Mango, Bombay liquor, lime, pineapple, ginger, mint, and serrano peppers.
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1415 N. Wood St. / Website
Visit this New Orleans-inspired West Town outpost to try the spot’s booze-infused twist on a seasonal classic, the “Sno” Ball. Mix and match flavors like bubble gum, cherry, pineapple, sour grape, green apple and strawberry and add the liquor of your choice for the ultimate summertime treat.
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2101 N. California Ave. / Website
This Tex-Mex joint offers its tasty frozen raspberry Mezcal margarita, made with Mezcal, curacao, lime, and raspberry. It can be swirled with the bar’s classic frozen margarita for a fun, colorful twist.
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205 N. Peoria St. / Website
This rustic West Loop haunt serves a Bacardi-infused “Mango Summers” frozen cocktail crafted with Mezcal, lime juice, mango puree and simple syrup. Or stick to the sweet and bubbly “Beach Froze,” with Tito’s vodka, The Beach rosé, strawberry and lemon juice.
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838 W. Kinzie St. / Website
Sit patio-side and enjoy a zingy “Aperol Freeze,” made with watermelon Absolut, Aperol, Champagne, lemon and simple syrup.
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3349 N. Halsted St. / Website
Frozen cocktail season has arrived at Sidetrack, one of the city’s premier gay bars. Try the frosty Frozé made with Absolut Raspberri vodka and Martini & Rossi sparkling rose.
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353 W. Hubbard St.; 164 E. Grand Ave. / Website
Cozy up in The Hampton Social’s “Rosé All Day Lounge” and enjoy an ice-cold “Hampton Frosé,” crafted with Tito’s Vodka, rosé wine and peach puree.
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1750 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
This popular Wicker Park shuffleboard bar serves its crave-worthy Misguided vodka-infused frozen espresso martini, crafted with Riga espresso, Kahlua and creamy cold brew.
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400 N. Clark St. / Website
This River North American Brasserie offers its frothy “Pool Party Slushy,” blended with gin, Aperol, grapefruit, lemon and prosecco.
See also: The 18 Best Rooftop Patios For Outdoor Dining And Drinking In Chicago
Photography by: Photography courtesy of Avli River North
