Check out these 7 spots around Music City that offer a sip of summer. All you have to do is sit back, throw on a pair of shades, and relax.
The Optimist
The Optimist serves a selection of al fresco-approved, fish camp-inspired snacks. Sip on Into the Sunset made with gin, passionfruit, Campari, vermouth, and lemon 12, or get a taste of summer at their outdoor bar, Jacqueline, and sip adult approved shaved ice cocktails! theoptimistrestaurant.com
The Mockingbird
This chic yet modern diner serves classic American comfort food with a global spin, plus fun cocktails in a trendy space. Get your drink served in a bag (think: adult capri sun!). The Punchin' Bag features the daily punch served with your choice of booze! mockingbirdnashville.com
Zeppelin
Besides sweeping views of Music City, this futuristic-looking restaurant suspended above the fray is serving up a new drink menu with a variety of summer-inspired cocktails including the Gimlet Vs Daiquiri complete with gin, rum, black lime cordial, chartreuse, and lime. zeppelinnashville.com
Adele's
This farm-to-fork restaurant offers American-style fare, cocktails, and a killer brunch. Opt for the Summer Smash cocktail, a mix of Old Forester Bourbon, peach, Magdala, lemon Demerara, and bitters. adelesnashville.com
Pinewood Social
Besides bowling, Pinewood has a plethora of cocktails to suit any tastebud. Creative summer-inspired cocktails include the Selective Memory, made with vodka, lemon, passionfruit, elderflower, and soda. pinewoodsocial.com
Pearl Diver
Their Instagram bio says 'tropical food and beverage.' If that doesn't scream summer, we don't know what does! The cocktail menu is full of fun, fruity drinks, but try their namesake, the Pearl Diver, made with a blend of light and dark rums, vegan honey butter cream, fresh pressed orange and lime, and a blend of cinnamon, all spice and vanilla. pearldivernashville.com
Avo
If you guess that a business named Avo has a variety of menu items made with avocado, then you would be correct. Avo serves up locally-sourced, raw and cooked vegan meals, plus cocktails including their Avocado Margarita, made with Lunazul Reposado Tequila, orange liqueur, lime, orange, agave, cilantro, and of course, avocado. eatavo.com
