Sadly summer is drawing to a close. If you aren't ready to
give up the sun, a seat by the pool, and a frosty beverage, head to Palm
Springs where the warm temperatures continue far into autumn and the
cocktails always flow. On a recent girls’ trip to Palm Springs, I had a chance to sample a number of signature cocktails
perfect for a hot day, no matter the season. While Palm Springs does not
lack for variety in the alcoholic beverage department, or places to enjoy them,
the following were some of our favorites.
We stayed at the lovely Viceroy Palm Springs, which is ideally
located in downtown Palm Springs. The hotel is gorgeous and has two
important components, a fully stocked bar with a large and varied cocktail
menu, and drink service by the pool. Our favorite frozen beverage was the
Chill Out Limeade, made with Citron Vodka, lemonade, and fresh mint.
Since it was a steamy 120 degrees, this cocktail was a welcome refreshment both
day and night. We also enjoyed the Pomelo Italiano, made with grapefruit
vodka, Campari, and a splash of grapefruit juice, with a sugared rim, and the
St. Germain Champagne, made with St. Germain Elder Flower Liqueur and
champagne.
We ate dinner one night at Trio, a fun restaurant decorated all
in orange. They have many standard cocktails as well as some more
inventive ones. Their best offering was the Spatini, made with Pearl
Cucumber Vodka, agave, and a splash of lime juice. It truly tasted like a day
at the spa in a glass. One sip and all muscles in the body relax.
Some other interesting concoctions on Trio’s menu include the Some Like It Hot,
with Stoli Jalapeno Vodka, Triple Sec, agave, lime juice, green Tabasco, and a
splash of orange juice, and the Rootbeer Float, with organic root beer liqueur,
Pinnacle Whipped Cream Vodka, and whipped cream.
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| The Viceroy Palm Springs' Citron Bar and Chill Out Limeade |
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| Trio's bar and the star of the show, the Spatini |
Our last visited location for fun cocktails was SpurLine Video
Lounge, a fabulous gay bar with nights set aside strictly for show tunes.
Sure you could order any regular cocktail here, but why would you, when they
offer Frozen Bacardi Cherry Bombs, straight from the machine? Perhaps not
the classiest cocktail, but it’s like a slushy for grownups, and if that’s
wrong, I don’t want to be right.
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| Frozen Bacardi Cherry Bombs (goes great with sunburn) |
I can’t wait to visit Palm Springs again to try more, but I’m
afraid it’s going to be hard to beat these excellent combinations.
Luckily Palm Springs has so many months of warm weather there will be ample
opportunities to return.
