Cocktails By Design: Hot Summer Tour

To me, the ultimate summer refresher isn’t a dip in the pool but rather a fresh, frothy cocktail over ice.  When you get the right combination of flavors and presentation, it not only cools you down, but puts you in instant vacation mode.

If we are on the same page and you plan on being in the Southern California area anytime this August, I suggest you check out the second leg of the Riviera Summer Cocktail tour. The tour includes the hottest watering holes in Orange County, and challenges them to throw down and shake it up for bragging rights as creator of the ultimate cocktail. Once you’ve sipped and savored, you can cast your vote for the top spot.  [via Riviera Magazine]

I haven’t had the chance to sample them all yet, but the garnish award should certainly go to the houseofbigfish.com for the floating Swedish fish. I’ve posted images of a few, to see all ten contenders check out Modern Luxury Cocktail Tour. Cheers!