# What are your favorite summertime libations? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 5, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876 "2011-07-05T04:31:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/41 "2011-07-06T00:04:20Z")
> [@sitchensis](#): > > Gin and Tonic with a good ten drops of bitters. For anyone who answered G&T, next time try one with a little bitters, it adds a refreshing spicy taste. I can’t get enough of it. We’ll see about your little concoction. Bombay Sapphire - check tonic water - check Angostura - check ice - check Ahhhhhhhhhhh… Thank you, kind sir or madam. This corner of the world just got a little brighter. ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/42 "2011-07-06T00:16:24Z")
I can’t wait 'til Saturday! ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/43 "2011-07-06T00:17:13Z")
> [@sitchensis](#): > > Gin and Tonic with a good ten drops of bitters. For anyone who answered G&T, next time try one with a little bitters, it adds a refreshing spicy taste. I can’t get enough of it. Sold. I was coming in to suggest a gimlet but that sounds totally awesome. Oh, and I like gimlets on the rocks when it’s hot. G&T’s too, particularly if I am out, but when I am mixing at home I usually go for a gimlet. Gin and Lime, what’s not to like? Edit: when I make these I usually add a splash of plain soda too. Just a spalsh mind you, just enough to give the whole thing a light fizz. It’s nice. Not really a gimlet anymore I suppose, but still nice. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/44 "2011-07-06T02:35:12Z")
I’m a fan of the following during summer time:[ul] [li]Portuguese Vinho Verde [/li][li]Tom Collins (gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda)[/li][li]gin & tonic[/li][li]sangria[/li][li]Lone Star (the national beer of Texas)[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![sitchensis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sitchensis/32/4892_2.png) [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/45 "2011-07-06T05:25:02Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > We’ll see about your little concoction. > > Bombay Sapphire - check > > tonic water - check > > Angostura - check > > ice - check > > Ahhhhhhhhhhh… > > Thank you, kind sir or madam. This corner of the world just got a little brighter. You’re Welcome, and its sir The color, the aromatics, the complex taste, adds just a little something extra to a good G&T on a beautiful summer afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/46 "2011-07-06T12:45:25Z")
> [@MikeF](#): > > Caipirinha - the national drink of Brazil. I don’t know why this hasn’t caught on I like them, but it is impossible for me to pronounce properly. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Excellent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/47 "2011-07-06T13:00:15Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > Couldn’t have said it better myself. > > Stroh’s, Labbatt’s (not American, but still effective), High Life, Old Style, Pabst. Yuengling! I swear to Og, Yuengling is the perfect summer beer - cheap, refreshing, and actually tastes like beer. One of the best parts of moving to DC from New Hampshire was ready access to Yuengling. I’m also quite partial to a Guinness float on occasion: Guinness poured over good vanilla ice cream. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it, folks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/half_man_half_wit/32/21766_2.png) [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/48 "2011-07-06T13:03:57Z")
For me, can’t beat a wheat beer, a good hefeweizen, in the summer, served ice cold. Much more refreshing due to the high carbonation and often somewhat sour taste. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/49 "2011-07-06T13:22:23Z")
> [@Mr.Excellent](#): > > Yuengling! I swear to Og, Yuengling is the perfect summer beer - cheap, refreshing, and actually tastes like beer. Yes! Excellent choice. I am also partial to a Brooklyn Lager on a hot day. Light, crisp, and full of flavor. ---
**Author:** ![Scubaqueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@Scubaqueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scubaqueen)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/50 "2011-07-06T15:36:26Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > We’ll see about your little concoction. > > Bombay Sapphire - check > > tonic water - check > > Angostura - check > > ice - check > > Ahhhhhhhhhhh… > Thank you, kind sir or madam. This corner of the world just got a little brighter. This I gotta try! :::the queen toddling off to get herself some Angostura:::: 😃 ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/51 "2011-07-06T15:39:13Z")
Bitters make everything better. I’m not sure how or why this is true, but I am sure that it is. ---
**Author:** ![cjepson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/52 "2011-07-06T15:43:45Z")
Mojitos. Unfortunately a bit labor intensive but worth it. Until this year I made them as follows: Muddle about 20 fresh mint leaves with a little limeade (made with freshly squeezed limes). Strain through a tea strainer into a glass containing crushed ice. Add 1 shot of rum and a splash of Metaxa; top off with limeade and a little lemon-lime flavored seltzer. Now I’ve learned about mint syrup – put 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of mint leaves (compressed) in a saucepan, heat, and strain. You can keep it in the refrigerator and use as needed. I’m looking forward to experimenting with my mojito recipe. ---
**Author:** ![kelly5078](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6f9a4e/32.png) [@kelly5078](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kelly5078)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/53 "2011-07-06T15:51:34Z")
For the most part, my favorite summer drinks are the same as my favorite winter drink: beer, frozen margaritas, and occasionally champagne. In summer I’m more likely to drink lager than Newcastle. I do have a fondness for Pimm’s cups, though. For those who don’t know, that’s a British concoction of Pimm’s #1, 7-Up (which is fairly close to, and a better-tasting substitute for, what the Brits call “lemonade”), lemon juice (lime, if you prefer), and a cucumber slice. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/54 "2011-07-08T02:31:24Z")
> [@cjepson](#): > > Mojitos. Unfortunately a bit labor intensive but worth it. > > Until this year I made them as follows: > > Muddle about 20 fresh mint leaves with a little limeade (made with freshly squeezed limes). Strain through a tea strainer into a glass containing crushed ice. Add 1 shot of rum and a splash of Metaxa; top off with limeade and a little lemon-lime flavored seltzer. > > Now I’ve learned about mint syrup – put 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of mint leaves (compressed) in a saucepan, heat, and strain. You can keep it in the refrigerator and use as needed. I’m looking forward to experimenting with my mojito recipe. Here’s mine: Put about a tablespoon (more or less, to taste) of regular sugar in the glass. Muddle your mint leaves into the sugar to get them really bruised and beat up, but not shredded. The sugar will help abrade the leaves. Add about 1 oz of lime juice and 1.5 oz (a shot) of light rum. Stir it up fairly well to get the sugar dissolved, then add ice, and fill the glass the rest of the way with club soda. Stir gently if you want to. ---
**Author:** ![jasg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2011, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876/55 "2011-07-08T05:33:54Z")
Sangria - as follows : 16 oz orange juice 12 os Kern’s peach nectar 12 oz Kern’s strawberry nectar 6 oz pineapple juice 6 oz grapefruit juice 2 bottles red wine Use some to make ice cubes - to avoid diluting it… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-summertime-libations/587876.md?page=2)