Summertime Sips

So June 21st is the “official” start of summer. Says who? The sun is shining, clothing is minimal and backyard barbecues are becoming an everyday occurrence. As far as we're concerned, Chicago’s fave season is already well under way.

The girls at Delve are making a few changes to our Summer routine, starting with (no surprise here) cocktails. See below for a few suggested upgrades to your tried and true summer drinks.


If your go-to is: Margaritas
Try this: Palomas
Make it at home:

• 2 oz blanco or reposado tequila (Delve does Olmeca Altos blanco)
• Fresh grapefruit soda
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

Try it here: Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar (960 W. 31st)


If your go-to is: Sangria
Try this: Strawberry Caipiroskas
Make it at home:

• Muddle one cup of strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar in cocktail shaker
• Add ice and 2 oz vodka (you’ll taste the vodka, so go with one of your faves. We opt for Stoli)
• Shake to chill and pour over ice

Try it here: Strawberry-Jalapeno Caipiroskas at Elate


If your go-to is: Mojitos
Try this: Beefeater + mint + cucumber + rose water
Make it at home: Nah, just let Violet Hour work their magic
Try it here: Violet Hour


If your go-to is: John Daly
Try this: Cognac Lemonade
Make it at home:

• Add two bags of black tea in a large jar
• Pour in 750 ml of cognac of your choice
• Let sit for 3-5 minutes
• Remove tea bags and add ice
• Pour in 3 cans of San Pellegrino Limonata (we love!)

If your go-to is: Champagne cocktails (not that we would ever suggest giving these up completely…)
Try this: French Gimlet
Make it at home:

• 2 parts vodka or gin (again, you’ll taste it, so choose your fave)
• 1 part St. Germain
• 1.5 part freshly squeezed lime juice

Try it here: The pineapple gimlet at Matchbox (770 N. Milwaukee Ave)

Happy sipping!