Williamsburg’s tropical summer hotspot has been packed since opening its outdoor Caribbean restaurant in July. Cocktails by bartender Rael Petit, like generously BANKS rum-spiked frozen punches are pleasant and fruity, pairing just as well with ambient city patio sounds as they would with the sounds of the ocean. Almost. 

The West Village is now home to not one, but two outposts of the popular Dante restaurant. The newly-opened Hudson Street location proudly places produce and seafood front-and-center on its menu, and it’s equally beloved for its stylish, sage-green décor and killer cocktail menu. Definitely don’t sleep on the GREY GOOSE Bloody Mary — available for $5 during brunch, you’ll definitely be tempted to go back for seconds.

The outdoor bar atop the Arlo SoHo hotel offers sweeping views of the Hudson River and iconic Manhattan skyscrapers, all from a well appointed stylish lounge. Cocktails are served individually or by the pitcher, to accompany an extensive menu of finger foods and small bites, like pizza and chicken wings. Drinks are designed to cool down imbibers on the most humid of days, like a refreshing GREY GOOSE hibiscus lemonade, BACARDÍ-made mojito, and rotating daily frozen cocktails. 

An island retreat in the Bronx, this destination rooftop is dedicated to bringing fun and Cuban flavor to every socially distant guest. Mojitos muddled with abundant fresh mint are mixed with BACARDÍ Superior, can be flavored with several varieties of tropical fruit, and served by the glass or pitcher. Another boozy specialty, the D’USSÉ Colada, made with D’USSÉ VSOP, coconut cream, pineapple juice and angostura bitters, brings island vibes meant to be shared. 

Brand new open streets seating, plus curbside cocktails, breathe a new charm into this cocktail bar. Spiked Popsicles, frozen cocktails, and espresso martinis all make day drinking and people-watching easy. Special to the cheekily named cocktail menu is The Honey Bear (also served as The Bear To Share), made with ABERFELDY 12 year Scotch, New York local honey, peach and lemon, and served in a very Instagrammable bear jar. 

A rooftop gastropub in the heart of Williamsburg, pretty much unknown to non-Brooklynites? It’s almost too good to be true, but this outdoor Korean restaurant and bar is a solid spot to spend a summer night. Weekday happy hour (half off kimchi nachos and more!) and live music nights are worth visiting for, but any night specialty drinks like the Minteu, made with GREY GOOSE, soju, passion fruit orgeat and mint, make visiting East Hae a special occasion. 

A summer day can be easily spent slurping down Littleneck clams on the half shell and munching on crunchy fried seafood at this neighborhood fish shack dating back to 1966. An extensive list of martinis, punch bowls, mojitos, frozen margaritas and pina coladas, like the Strawberry Colada made with BACARDÍ Gold, bring the party all afternoon and evening long. 

A Caribbean oasis enhanced with streetside dining and a brick oven, Havana Café is the spot for seriously melty Cubanos, plantain chips and compulsively sippable tropical cocktails. We recommend the Millionaire Mojito — an upgraded take on the classic drink made with BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho rum, muddled mint leaves and fresh lime. It’s available in your choice of a 16 oz or 32 oz portion.

Open for a staycation or just a nightly drop in, The Kimberly Hotel’s rooftop thirty stories above street level immerses visitors in the Manhattan skyline to enjoy specialty cocktails and small plates. The martini list shouldn’t be glanced over, including the luscious Pear-Tini, stirred with GREY GOOSE La Poire, pear nectar and fresh lemon juice. 

The steakhouse chain with a loyal following for power lunches knows how to kick off a hearty meal with a cocktail. Opt into a cucumber gimlet, made with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, muddled fresh cucumber, simple syrup and hand squeezed lime. It’s not quite a salad, but it’s veggie-forward enough to segue straight to heftier appetizers like lobster bisque and white truffle caviar deviled eggs. 

The nationally beloved steakhouse has big-city vibes even out in the suburbs, with an extensive menu of market-fresh fish and wood-grilled specialties inspiring diners to overdo it in the best way possible. Kick off a night of classy gluttony with a round of cocktails, like the Coral Reef Punch — it starts with BACARDÍ Superior rum, adds fresh orange and pineapple juices, coconut and passion fruit flavors, plus a dash of house-made vanilla bean syrup.

The classy cocktail bar that sits high atop Williamsburg’s McCarren Hotel is the best place to take in views of the entire Manhattan skyline — and sip something fruity and tropical while you’re at it. Order up a Tidal Wave — featuring SANTA TERESA 1796 rum, blue curaçao, pandan leaves, toasted coconut, and pineapple, it’s the tastiest wave you can catch in NYC.