5 to Try: Summer Drinks
By Nancy Hunter, Phoenix Editor
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Salty Senorita
3636 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Suck down a refreshing prickly pear-, sangria- or graham cracker-flavored margarita in the outdoor cantina. -
Devil's Martini
4175 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
Put a summery twist on the classic martini with the Pink Pussycat, a no-carb raspberry, lemonade and Stoli vodka blend. -
Furio
7210 E Second St, Scottsdale, AZ
Drink a breezy mojito, caramel appletini or chocolate s'more martini on one of two patios. -
Sam's Cafe
455 N Third St Ste 114, Phoenix, AZ
Sunset seating on the patio is prime, complemented by a sweet Ricorita (margarita with rum) or the summery Orange Kiss. -
Drift
4341 N 75th St, Scottsdale, AZ
Sip on a full menu of cool concoctions, like a mojito with mango puree, in a Polynesian-inspired tiki paradise.
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Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ
Sip margaritas under the sun-drenched citrus trees. -
El Chorro Lodge
5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ
This desert hideaway still feels as glamorous as it was in the '30s and '40s, when Hollywood celebs were regulars.

