We are still technically a month from the first official day of summer. That said, 'round these parts we are well on our way to things turning hotter than 10 yards of freshly-paved asphalt in Hades. What are some of your favorite drinks when the weather is hot? For me:
What are your favorites?
- Beer - This time of year in particular is when I go for regular old macrobrews (usually Miller Lite, Lone Star, or Modelo). I appreciate stouts/microbrews/IPAs/etc as much as the next guy, but when the weather gets hot, I go for light, crushable, not too hoppy, and not too fancy. Something that can be salted/limed is always good, too. Aka, a good "beach beer".
- Classic daiquiri - not that slushy frozen $#@% either.
Just fresh lime juice, good white rum, and a little sugar/agave syrup. Shake with some ice and drink up, Johnny! Hemingway liked his with the addition of grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur i believe, hold the sugar syrup. - Radlers - Technically a beer...but they are so low alcohol and sweet that its difficult to categorize them as such. Grapefruit radlers are absolutely delicious on a hot day.
- Tequila - No salt or lime for me (save that for the beer), but a nicely chilled pour of some good blanco is always delicious. I'm a fan of Campo Azul, Casamigos, and good old Patron. I also like reposado/anejo...but I like it room temp and not when its hot out.
- Rum - A good sipping rum with a cube or two of ice. Lately I have been enjoying Plantation 20th Anniversary. It's especially good with a stick.
- Michelada - Never tried one? Do it! Kind of a pain in the @#$ to mix up, but well worth it. I am partial to the versions that use Clamato. Any light beer works, but I usually use Modelo.
What are your favorites?
