Summertime in San Diego boasts an ideal 75 degrees all season long. Natually, perfect warm weather calls for the perfect cool cocktail. Over the Mai Tai? Not to worry—we've discovered San Diego's most creative summertime cocktails.
Lei Lounge
Sip a poached pear and ginger daiquiri on the tropical outdoor deck of North Park's new Lei Lounge. Special summer ingredients: rum, lime juice, rich syrup, pear juice and fresh ginger. North Park.
Confidential
Relax with a watermelon mojito martini inside this cool club, perfect for people-watching Gaslamp scenesters. Secret ingredients: Ron Matusalem Platino Rum, muddled watermelon and mint, fresh lime juice, and a dash of sprite. Downtown.
Nine-Ten
Enjoy the serene La Jolla breeze with a tantalizing Blood Orange Mojito at Nine-Ten. Secret ingredients: fresh muddled mint and blood oranges, signature sweet rum. La Jolla.
Gringo's Cantina
Enjoy the Perfecto Margarita as you breathe in the ocean air on the outdoor patio at Gringo's. Secret ingredients: Herradura Silver, Citronage, and a splash of Grand Marinier. Pacific Beach.
Costa Brava
Escape Pacific Beach mayhem and sip in Spanish culture at Costa Brava with Spain's signature Sangria. Secret ingredients: red wine, fruit juice, sugar, cinnamon, and soda. Pacific Beach.
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