Toast of the Town: TRIBEZA’s 2024 Summer Drinks Guide

Austin’s Guide to Summer Sips: Toast of The Town by TRIBEZA

When the Texas heat turns the dial up, there’s nothing like a refreshing sip to help wind down. Austin’s leading lifestyle magazine, TRIBEZA, gives you an in-depth look at some of the city’s most appealing summer drinks with its 2024 Summer Drinks Guide. Here’s a sneak peek into some local favorites.

Discover the Authentic Taste of Mexico at Bacalar

Bacalar, located at 44 East Ave #100, takes its inspiration from Pueblo Magico in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Helmed by Chef Gabe, the restaurant serves cuisine inspired by the coastal and interior regions of the Yucatan peninsula. Their signature summer cocktail, the Narangrita, is a tangy concoction crafted with Carabuena tequila and the juice, oil, and peel of the sour orange.

Experience Duality with Codependent’s Espresso Martini

Over at 301 West Ave Suite #110, you’ll find Codependent, a conceptual cocktail and coffee bar with hints of Italian luxury. Their Espresso Martini, featuring fine coffee from North Carolina’s Black & White Coffee Roasters, is a rich blend that has landed them on multiple “Best Espresso Martini in Austin” lists.

Savor A Refresher in The Hill Country: The Fritz 75

Take a trip to Fredericksburg for The Speakeasy at Salvation Spirits’ Fritz 75. The Speakeasy is nestled in a 10-acre orchard that’s home to a variety of fruits. It boasts an appealing cocktail, the Fritz 75, made with Fritztown Blackberry Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and topped with bubbles of your choice.

Indulge in Luxury at Prélude

Prélude, located at 707 West 10th St., is an elevated cocktail bar and lounge with a modern, sophisticated aesthetic. Spearheaded by Chef Mathew Peters, the first and only American to win the prestigious Bocuse d’Or (2017), Prélude serves signature cocktails including the Quatro Negroni with Gin, sage, apricot brandy, Campari, and sweet vermouth.

Celebrate Aztec Culture with Azul Tequila’s Frida

Regularly named as one of Austin’s best restaurants, Azul Tequila, at 4211 S Lamar Blvd, offers a culinary journey inspired by the Aztec civilization. The Frida, their iconic cocktail, is a hand-blended drink with Herradura Silver, Cointreau, freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh beet, jalapeno, and agave.

The Art of Refreshment

In Austin, refreshment is more than just a cold drink; it’s a craft, an experience, a moment of respite in the summer heat. This guide serves as a road map to some of the most tantalizing summer sips the city has to offer. Choose your next watering hole from this list and prepare to be refreshed!