Top 5 Cold Drinks: Alcoholic Version
A while back we made a list of beverages that hit the spot in hot weather. But we didn't include anything with alcohol the first time. An ice-cold beer usually does the trick, but sometimes a balmy evening calls for a beverage with a muddled ingredient or cocktail umbrella. 
A lovely, limey caipirinha
5. Caipirinha. Yes, Brazilians look better in bikinis than we do, but at least now we can drink their booze. For a while cachaça, the main ingredient in a caipirinha, was not readily available, and we could only mix our muddled sugar and lime with rum. Thankfully, those days are over.
4. Pimm's Cup: Pimm's No.1, invented in ye olde England, is a gin-based liquor with a mellow, fruity, herbal taste. The simplest incarnation of the Pimm's Cup is one part Pimm's, three parts lemonade (or Sprite, as we call it in America) and chopped cucumber. Recipes vary -- some call for ginger ale, gin, mint or fruit -- so a different type of Pimm's Cup for every week of summer is a possibility. 
Pimm's Cup: Thanks, England!
3. Margarita: In the summer, even a slushie machine margarita will do, but the best ones are always made at home with freshly squeezed limes, tequila and Cointreau, no sugar added, maybe a salt rim.
2. Campari: A person's first sip of Campari always tastes like Advil; the fifth sip is sweet and vibrant. Campari with soda water, ice and a lemon wedge is perfectly satisfying, but the way Campari makes gin cocktails pink is well, kind of delightful.
1. White Sangria: White Sangria humbly accepts the honor of Best Summer Barbeque Beverage, best consumed with espadrilles or boat shoes. Instead of red wine, use a sparkling white, with peaches, a green apple and an orange. It's best refrigerated for several hours before serving. 
White is right...for sangria
Did we omit a beverage we shouldn't have? Tell us your favorite summer drink in the comments section below.
I'm surprised the mojito isn't on the list.
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 8 2009 @ 9:43AMLet's not forget about the John Daly! Firefly Sweet Tea vodka and lemonade....perfect for that summer buzz!! Cedar Creek calls their's the Country Ass Tea, and it's frozen.
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 8 2009 @ 9:53AMI'm sorry, but the John Daly is the most hilarious and awesome name for a beverage ever. I heart John Daly. :D
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 8 2009 @ 10:33AMThat is if you're lucky enough to get service at Cedar Creek.
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 8 2009 @ 10:41AMChange out the tequila for rum and you have a (frozen) daiquiri.
You can drink much more without getting a hangover, too, especially if you use 151 rum.
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 8 2009 @ 10:53AMPina Colada
Posted On: Wednesday, Jul. 8 2009 @ 2:38PMLocal Houstonian Dave Ruisard created a new drink 3 years ago. It is the superior summer time drink. Caribbean Sling. in a high ball glass over ice combine: 1 1/2 oz of rum, 1 1/2 oz of gin, dash of cointreau or triple sec, big squeeze of lime wedge and lemon wedge. Top off with club soda and garnish with marichino cherry.
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 10:36AMI lke this Caribbean Sling thingy. I glad you printed this reecipe cuz I was so efn' hot and a few of these hit my spot. I owe this Dave dude some. If I see him am gonna bro hug him. I love my wife too. Come back darlin.
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 1:01PMThe first time I tried the Caribbean Sling, I thought I had died and gone to Caribbean Heaven. It's super yummy, refreshing and now my favorite beverage. I drink it all the time. Thanks Ruisard dude!
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 1:30PMI have tried the Caribbean Sling thingy, too. It is yumsters and it turns my boyfriend into Billy Bob Thornton, which gets me all hot!
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 1:33PMEnough with the comment spamming, guys. Don't make me pull the car over.
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 1:46PMIt sounds to me like Katherine needs a Caribbean Sling.
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 1:51PMThe Caribbean Sling made me love myself again. I'm on my tetnh one and I think I'm gonna vomit. Thanks, Dave.
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 2:27PM