6 Must-Sip Cocktails (and Mocktails!) to Try Before Summer Ends

Soak up summer one sip at a time with our curated list of cocktails and mocktails from some of your favorite Cunningham restaurants around Indy.

Check off one, two, or all six... and don’t forget to tag us on social @crgrestaurants when you do. 🍹☀️

1. Blood Orange Margarita Tavern at the Point @tavernatthepoint on Instagram What’s in it: Cimarron Tequila, Gran Muriel, blood orange liqueur, housemade sour, lime, orange Why you need it: Equal parts tart and citrusy-smooth, this is your go-to for a bold twist on a summer staple. Pairs well with patio vibes and cheese curds.
2. Blueberry Lemon Drop Charbonos @charbonos on Instagram What’s in it: Three Olives Blueberry, Cointreau, house-made sour, sugar rim Why you need it: Bright, balanced, and just the right amount of sweet, this blueberry twist on a lemon drop is as easy to love as a summer evening on the patio. Bonus points for the sugar rim.
3. Spicy Pineapple Rita (Mocktail) Provision @provision.restaurant on Instagram What’s in it: Seedlip Agave, Seedlip Grove, pineapple, coconut, lime, jalapeños Why you need it: The tropical sweetness of pineapple and coconut meets the heat of jalapeño for a zero-proof cocktail that brings all the summer energy—no spirits needed.
4. Sunset Spritz Commission Row @commissionrowindy on Instagram What’s in it: Compevada Rosado Tequila, blood orange, Giffard elderflower, lime, Angostura & Reagan’s orange bitters Why you need it: Light, bright, and effortlessly elegant, this spritz hits all the right notes—fresh citrus, floral sweetness, and a clean dry finish. It's basically golden hour in a glass.
5. My Papayas Are Burning Union 50 @union.50 on Instagram What’s in it: Olmeca Altos Reposado, Papaya, Pineapple, Fresno, Vanilla Why you need it: Sweet meets heat in this daringly tropical cocktail with a little vanilla smoothness. It’s the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're on vacation—even if you’re just out for dinner.
6. The Floor Is Lava (Low ABV) Mesh On Mass Ave @mesh.restaurants on Instagram What’s in it: Orgeat, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Raspberry Why you need it: Bright, punchy, and just a little playful, this low-ABV sipper is bursting with tropical flavor and citrusy zing. It’s the kind of drink that feels like sunshine in a glass—perfect for when you want something light but full of character.

6 Must-Sip Cocktails (and Mocktails!) to Try Before Summer Ends

1. Blood Orange Margarita

2. Blueberry Lemon Drop

3. Spicy Pineapple Rita (Mocktail)

4. Sunset Spritz

5. My Papayas Are Burning

6. The Floor Is Lava (Low ABV)

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