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Toronto's Most Tropical Cocktails for Summertime Sipping
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Posted Jul 13, 2021
Toronto's Most Tropical Cocktails for Summertime Sipping
Written By
Posted Jul 13, 2021
Toronto's most tropical cocktails are just the thing to take your summer from stale to spectacular in a matter of sips. On hot days, they refresh. When it rains, they inspire. Every day, they offer a taste of vacation-style indulgence and indisputable fun.
Crafted from island-inspired ingredients, these drinks are fresh, fruity, and pack a punch. There's something here for every taste from frozen drinks, ideal for sweltering days, to pastel-hued potions made for afternoon sipping.
As far as seasons go, summer is as fleeting as they come. So, while you can, head to one of these spots and order one of the most tropical cocktails Toronto has to offer. You might not be on a beach, but close your eyes as you enjoy one of these impressive concoctions, and you'll feel as though you're halfway there.
Parkdale
1378 Queen St W
Everything from The Shameful Tiki Room
Polynesian
The Mecca for tropical drinks in the city, you won't have trouble finding something to quench your thirst, whether that be a painkiller, colada or punch!
Everything from The Shameful Tiki Room
Parkdale
1378 Queen St W
The Mecca for tropical drinks in the city, you won't have trouble finding something to quench your thirst, whether that be a painkiller, colada or punch!
Polynesian
Piña Colada from The Palm
Head to this Distillery District pop-up for a slew of thirst-quenching, easy-drinking, fruit-infused smoothies and coladas that embody summer.
Piña Colada from The Palm
Head to this Distillery District pop-up for a slew of thirst-quenching, easy-drinking, fruit-infused smoothies and coladas that embody summer.
West Queen West
1150 Queen St W
White Sangria from The Drake
Canadian
Is sitting in the sun, a glass of sangria at hand, one of summer's most anticipated activities? If it's The Drake Hotel's White Sangria, made with guava, peach, brandy, lemon and honey, we're willing to bet it ranks in the upper echelon, at least.
White Sangria from The Drake
West Queen West
1150 Queen St W
Is sitting in the sun, a glass of sangria at hand, one of summer's most anticipated activities? If it's The Drake Hotel's White Sangria, made with guava, peach, brandy, lemon and honey, we're willing to bet it ranks in the upper echelon, at least.
Canadian
Dundas West
926 Dundas St W
Hemingway Daiquiri from Rhum Corner
Haitian
Brain freeze is a summertime rite of passage, best embraced with a Hemingway Daquiri from Rhum Corner. With white rum, maraschino, grapefruit and lime, this slushie will chill you down, from head to toe.
Hemingway Daiquiri from Rhum Corner
Dundas West
926 Dundas St W
Brain freeze is a summertime rite of passage, best embraced with a Hemingway Daquiri from Rhum Corner. With white rum, maraschino, grapefruit and lime, this slushie will chill you down, from head to toe.
Haitian
Scube Ube Doo from Port Light
This newly-opened spot on Bloor, from the team behind the Shameful Tiki Room, is mixing up the type of phenomenally fun drinks your summer needs. The plum-hued Scube Ube Doo, finds house-made ube cream blended with white rum, amontillado sherry, falernum, pineapple juice and lime. All told, it's a rich, refreshing, sip of tropical bliss.
Scube Ube Doo from Port Light
This newly-opened spot on Bloor, from the team behind the Shameful Tiki Room, is mixing up the type of phenomenally fun drinks your summer needs. The plum-hued Scube Ube Doo, finds house-made ube cream blended with white rum, amontillado sherry, falernum, pineapple juice and lime. All told, it's a rich, refreshing, sip of tropical bliss.
Trinity-Bellwoods
794 Dundas St W
SxSE from Patois
Jamaican
A perfect fusion of Mexican- and South-East-Asian-inspiration, the SxSE at Patois mixes Patron Blanco Tequila and English Harbour Rum with pandan, apricot and calamansi. Fiercely refreshing, this summery punch will have you daydreaming of expeditions, near and far.
SxSE from Patois
Trinity-Bellwoods
794 Dundas St W
A perfect fusion of Mexican- and South-East-Asian-inspiration, the SxSE at Patois mixes Patron Blanco Tequila and English Harbour Rum with pandan, apricot and calamansi. Fiercely refreshing, this summery punch will have you daydreaming of expeditions, near and far.
Jamaican
Queen Street West
874 Queen St W
Tierra from Mother Cocktail Bar
Available at Dahlia, Mother's pop-up terrace, Tierra is a clarified oat-milk punch. Made with dried bananas and a good swig of dark rum, this drink is smooth, buttery and as sultry as summer's longest, hottest nights.
Tierra from Mother Cocktail Bar
Queen Street West
874 Queen St W
Available at Dahlia, Mother's pop-up terrace, Tierra is a clarified oat-milk punch. Made with dried bananas and a good swig of dark rum, this drink is smooth, buttery and as sultry as summer's longest, hottest nights.
Fuzzy Wawa from Miss Thing's
It's hard to veer far from the tropical spectrum at Miss Thing's, but, served in a coconut, the Fuzzy Wawa wins best in show. Melt into one of these daiquiris with Bacardi Superior White Rum, coconut lemongrass sake, lime leaf syrup and coconut bitters and you'll soon feel woozy, warm, and downright wa-nderful.
Fuzzy Wawa from Miss Thing's
It's hard to veer far from the tropical spectrum at Miss Thing's, but, served in a coconut, the Fuzzy Wawa wins best in show. Melt into one of these daiquiris with Bacardi Superior White Rum, coconut lemongrass sake, lime leaf syrup and coconut bitters and you'll soon feel woozy, warm, and downright wa-nderful.
King West
488 Wellington St W
Panic at the Pisco from Marben
With pisco, Yellow Chartreuse, maraschino, Crème de Cacao, Amontillado Sherry and lemon, Marben Resto's take on a traditional Pisco Sour is a punchy, heady mix perfect for patio sipping.
Panic at the Pisco from Marben
King West
488 Wellington St W
With pisco, Yellow Chartreuse, maraschino, Crème de Cacao, Amontillado Sherry and lemon, Marben Resto's take on a traditional Pisco Sour is a punchy, heady mix perfect for patio sipping.
King West
488 Wellington St W
Hasta Luego from The Cloak Bar
Bar
Available for pre-order pickup at the Marben Restaurant Market, the Hasta Luego finds tequila blanco and mezcal flavoured with mandarin juice, bergamot and Angostura Bitters. In a perfect world, this is the refreshing antidote you have at hand when the sun is in your eyes and sweat is beading on your brow.
Hasta Luego from The Cloak Bar
King West
488 Wellington St W
Available for pre-order pickup at the Marben Restaurant Market, the Hasta Luego finds tequila blanco and mezcal flavoured with mandarin juice, bergamot and Angostura Bitters. In a perfect world, this is the refreshing antidote you have at hand when the sun is in your eyes and sweat is beading on your brow.
Bar
Bloordale Village
1190 Bloor St W
Courage Cooler from Grey Tiger
Giving off serious Paloma vibes, the Courage Cooler from Grey Tiger is the type of hot-weather companion you want to keep within arm's reach. A mix of tequila, grapefruit kombucha, lime acid, pomegranate agave, blood orange marmalade and sea salt, this fruity, zesty, pink-tinged libation is as carefree and fun as a day at the beach.
Courage Cooler from Grey Tiger
Bloordale Village
1190 Bloor St W
Giving off serious Paloma vibes, the Courage Cooler from Grey Tiger is the type of hot-weather companion you want to keep within arm's reach. A mix of tequila, grapefruit kombucha, lime acid, pomegranate agave, blood orange marmalade and sea salt, this fruity, zesty, pink-tinged libation is as carefree and fun as a day at the beach.
Kensington Market
2a Kensington Ave
La Rojeña from El Rey Mezcal Bar
Created for El Rey's 5th birthday, La Rojeña's mix of tequila, sherry, strawberry pink peppercorn cordial and lime will make you want to celebrate anything and everything all summer long.
La Rojeña from El Rey Mezcal Bar
Kensington Market
2a Kensington Ave
Created for El Rey's 5th birthday, La Rojeña's mix of tequila, sherry, strawberry pink peppercorn cordial and lime will make you want to celebrate anything and everything all summer long.
Financial District
161 Bay St
Pisco Sour from Chotto Matte
Japanese-Peruvian
Everything served at Chotto Matte screams South America, but nothing quite as much as the restaurant's impeccable take on a traditional Pisco Sour. Made with Caravedo Quebranta Pisco, lime juice, egg white and bitters, this refreshing tonic will transport you to Lima with just one sip.
Pisco Sour from Chotto Matte
Financial District
161 Bay St
Everything served at Chotto Matte screams South America, but nothing quite as much as the restaurant's impeccable take on a traditional Pisco Sour. Made with Caravedo Quebranta Pisco, lime juice, egg white and bitters, this refreshing tonic will transport you to Lima with just one sip.
Japanese-Peruvian
King West
104 Portland St
Hibiscus Mojito from Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
Jamaican
Cooler than most of us can claim to be when temps soar, the Hibiscus Mojito at Chubby's is the definition of refreshment. Combining Appleton Signature Rum, sorrel, mint, lime and ginger beer in one place, this invigorating drink is the perfect foil to Chubby's menu of fiery Jamaican bites.
Hibiscus Mojito from Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
King West
104 Portland St
Cooler than most of us can claim to be when temps soar, the Hibiscus Mojito at Chubby's is the definition of refreshment. Combining Appleton Signature Rum, sorrel, mint, lime and ginger beer in one place, this invigorating drink is the perfect foil to Chubby's menu of fiery Jamaican bites.
Jamaican
Trini Rum Punch from Chadon Beni
You'll want a tall, chilled glass of Trini Rum Punch to wash down Chadon Beni's Caribbean-inspired eats. Flawless in its simplicity, this refreshing cocktail of Plantation White Rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and Angostura Bitters goes down as easily as you'd expect.
Trini Rum Punch from Chadon Beni
You'll want a tall, chilled glass of Trini Rum Punch to wash down Chadon Beni's Caribbean-inspired eats. Flawless in its simplicity, this refreshing cocktail of Plantation White Rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and Angostura Bitters goes down as easily as you'd expect.
Yorkville
158 Cumberland St
Reign Before the Storm from Bar Reyna
Mediterranean
Bar Reyna's Reign Before the Storm, with 12 year El Dorado rum and Chambord, mixed with pineapple juice, honey-chili syrup, bitters and ginger beer, is equal parts elegant and easy-drinking with enough of a kick to see you through summer's stormiest days.
Reign Before the Storm from Bar Reyna
Yorkville
158 Cumberland St
Bar Reyna's Reign Before the Storm, with 12 year El Dorado rum and Chambord, mixed with pineapple juice, honey-chili syrup, bitters and ginger beer, is equal parts elegant and easy-drinking with enough of a kick to see you through summer's stormiest days.
Mediterranean
King West
485 King St W
Adios Amor from Baro
Latin
You'll want to say "hola" to the Adios Amor cocktail at Baro. New this year, the drink combines a heady mix of mezcal, Cointreau, Aperol and Green Chartreuse with pineapple juice and a dash of tabasco for one of this summer's sauciest sips.
Adios Amor from Baro
King West
485 King St W
You'll want to say "hola" to the Adios Amor cocktail at Baro. New this year, the drink combines a heady mix of mezcal, Cointreau, Aperol and Green Chartreuse with pineapple juice and a dash of tabasco for one of this summer's sauciest sips.
Latin
Queen Street West
472 Queen St W
Four Seven Two from BarChef
Bar
Bar Chef has plenty of warm-weather bevvies to choose from when it comes to happy hour at home. Still, with bourbon, cola bitters, mint syrup, fresh lemon and lime, it's the bar's Four Seven Two that has us dreaming of hours spent wallowing in the warmth of long summer days.
Four Seven Two from BarChef
Queen Street West
472 Queen St W
Bar Chef has plenty of warm-weather bevvies to choose from when it comes to happy hour at home. Still, with bourbon, cola bitters, mint syrup, fresh lemon and lime, it's the bar's Four Seven Two that has us dreaming of hours spent wallowing in the warmth of long summer days.
Bar