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Sip, sip, hooray! We tapped local drink gurus to share their favorite summer drinks to make at home.—Melissa Howsam
THE SOUTHSIDE RICKEY Duke Campbell Head Barman at Dram & Draught It’s a modern classic! It requires minimal ingredients, it's easy to make and it's simple to substitute the mint for any other herb, based on your tastes. It's light and refreshing, tart, citrusy (one lime should be enough). No herbs or lime juice? Throw some Tang in and it’s great.”
HOW TO MAKE IT Shake 2 ounces Sutler's gin (made in North Carolina!), 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup and 5 fresh mint leaves with ice. Strain into an icefilled glass. Top with soda water to taste/fill.
COFFEE TONIC Kyle Hamlin Barista at Jubala Coffee When it starts getting warm out, I love to make a refreshing and straightforward Coffee Tonic. The bright carbonation from the tonic mixes with the sweet, acidic flavor of the coffee to create a beautifully cohesive drink that's perfect when summer hits. You can use espresso or cold brew for the coffee, both taste great. I make my own tonic (it’s made with a mixture of cinchona bark, juniper, cardamom and allspice—which is why it looks yellow), but any high-quality tonic water from the store should do just fine!”
HOW TO MAKE IT Pour 5 ounces of tonic water over ice. Top with 1 ounce cold brew concentrate (or 1 shot of espresso) and lemon peel to garnish. 26 | WALTER
