As summer heats up, it helps to have drink recipes to help you cool down. At Sonesta, we specialize in #LiquidArt, and ArtBar at Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta has a number of delicious cocktails that go perfectly with summer entertaining.

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Blackberry Lambrusco Sangria
2 Blackberries
Simple Syrup
½ Oz Brandy
½ Chambord
2 Oz Lambrusco
Splash Of Sprite
Orange For Garnish

Muddle blackberries with syrup and combine all ingredients into wine glass. Stir to incorporate.

Amoreray 
1 Oz Tazaray Sunflower Whiskey
½ Oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 Oz Soda Water

Combine all ingredients over ice in Collins glass.

Fiddler Smash
1 Oz  ASW Fiddler Bourbon
2 Oz Sour Mix
2 Oz Soda Water
Fresh Rosemary And Blackberries

Muddle rosemary and blackberries with bourbon. Add ice and sour mix. Shake to combine and top with soda water.

Banana Coconut Rum Punch
1 Oz Coconut Rum
1 Oz Banana Liqueur
2 Oz Orange Juice
2 Oz Pineapple Juice
¼ Oz Grenadine

Combine all ingredients over ice and shake to combine. Serve in hurricane glass.

Georgia Mule
1 Oz Belvedere Ginger Zest Vodka
½ Oz Peach Nectar
2 Oz Ginger Beer
¼ Oz Lime Juice

Combine all ingredients in mule glass and stir to combine. Garnish with lime.

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