Seattle’s Boozy Slushy Obsession Will Save Us From the Heat Wave. Here Are Our Faves Keep cool with five of our favorite boozy slushies. Beat the heat with a piña colada at Ballard’s vegan tiki bar No Bones Beach Club. AJ Rathbun
Washington Distilleries Are Having a Fruity Summer Fling Plus, a precious PNW whiskey hits the shelves (but not for long). Try a strawberry daiquiri with Salish Sea’s basil liqueur. AJ Rathbun
Star Bartender Takes Over at One of Downtown’s Flashiest Patio Bars Veteran Seattle drink shaker Bridget Maloney joins happy hour hotspot Frolik. Tis the season for frosé at Frolik. AJ Rathbun
New Cocktail Bar Brings Gothic Romance, Gorgeous Drinks to West Seattle At Alchemy, the drinks are fussed over and it pays off. Try the striking Black & White at West Seattle’s Alchemy. AJ Rathbun
Rosé Cider Returns, New Late-Night Peruvian Eats and Other Booze News The rosé craze continues. Rosé cider returns Wednesday. AJ Rathbun
Washington Distillers Throw Big Annual Booze Bash The fifth annual Proof gathers more than 35 local distillers in Fremont. Drink deep into local spirits at the July 8 tasting party. AJ Rathbun
Mbar Has the Perfect Sunset Cocktail Nicki Minaj Would Approve Of At the South Lake Union hotspot, an intriguing spice mix updates the classic sidecar. From his 14th floor perch in South Lake Union, Mbar’s Jon Clark puts a Mediterranean spin on the classics. AJ Rathbun
Ultimate BBQ, Cocktail Party Hits SoDo This Weekend Top Seattle chefs duke it out in a BBQ lamb battle. Perfect Pour lead bartender Ross Steidel will deliver delicious drinks at Lamb Jam. AJ Rathbun
4 Cocktails Perfect for Seattle Summer Rejoice in the return of summer drinking. Try the Wanderlust at Heartwood Provisions. AJ Rathbun
Saint John’s is a Summer Happy Hour Gem When patio cocktails beckon, look no further than this Capitol Hill bar. Don’t miss the fun on the back patio at Saint John’s Bar and Eatery this summer. AJ Rathbun
Union Saloon Brings Small-Town Vibe, Better Food to Wallingford Seattle restaurant vet Michelle Magidow found a winning Western formula with her new project. Don’t skip the cakes, like this German chocolate behemoth. AJ Rathbun
What and Where You Need to be Drinking Right Now The booziest events and hottest releases in Seattle. Don’t miss Negroni week, happening soon. AJ Rathbun
This West Seattle Cocktail Spot is Worth the Trip Across the Bridge The cozy new bar is already winning fans. Duck into West Seattle’s friendly and lounge-y Nook for a cocktail. AJ Rathbun
