Last licks

Popsicles and other cool summer treats are soon going into hibernation. But the season is not quite over, especially for the cocktail crowd. These places are still offering these favorite childhood refreshers, spiked with spirits to appeal to an adult clientele.

Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar at the Conrad New York
New York, NY
Prosecco and Popsicles: These twisted popsicles come in a variety of flavors including Watermelon 10 Cane Rum Mojito, White Peach Hudson Baby Bourbon, Strawberry & Grey Goose Citron, Blood Orange & Lychee Brooklyn Gin and Mango & Guava Malibu Coconut; $16

25 Degrees
Chicago, IL
Spiked Shakes: Guinness Milkshake with Guinness, housemade chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream; Salty Caramel with Maker’s Mark, butterscotch vanilla ice cream, Hawaiian red sea salt: Night Owl with Godiva dark chocolate liqueur and Trader Vic’s chocolate ice cream; all $10

Roots Restaurant and Bar
Camas, WA
Spiked Pink Lemonade: Fresh squeezed lemonade with vodka and pomegranate molasses, served on the rocks with a pink bracelet; $9 (Proceeds from this drink are donated to the Pink Lemonade Project, which promotes breast cancer support groups.)

Terrace Lounge at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Schaumburg, IL
Housemade Popsicles: Popular cocktail flavors such as Mango Mojito, Classic Margarita and Strawberry Sangria, frozen into an ice pop; $3

The Bar at the Ritz Carlton
Washington D.C
Boozy Snowcones: Snowcones in a variety of vodka and herb-infused flavors such as Lemonade Thyme, Strawberry Basil and Blueberry Mojito; $N/A

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