The Most Insane Drinks To Try This Season By Pippa Raga Updated Oct. 12 2018, 3:36 p.m. ET
Ahh, summertime… Arguably the season with the best weather, fashion and office perks (Summer Fridays, anyone?)
And while it’s the perfect time to suntan and ocean-bathe, there’s no better sidekick to bring along than your favorite libation to help you stave off the summer heat.
When it comes to taste, you know what they say: to each their own. Here are some of the craziest, strangest, most decadent and elaborate drinks to inspire your beverage choice this season.
The Bold. Let's start off with the biggest, most ostentatious and filling cocktails and mocktails known to man. Hope you're thirsty.
1. These humungous mojitos and daquiris.
You have 30 minutes to finish one of these GIANT drinks.. tag the friend you’d have help you!! 🍹Our #Miami location serves up these super sized cocktails. Who’s headed to Miami? 🌴via @intheknowbyaol
A post shared by Kings Dining & Entertainment (@kingsdine) on May 9, 2018 at 6:53pm PDT
2. This kind of drinkable breakfast.
BLUEBERRY LOVERS DREAM ALERT our BLUEBERRY PANCAKE ULTIMATE MILKSHAKE our famous blueberry pancakes stacked on a handspun blueberry shake and topped with homemade blueberry compote whipped cream and granola only at #brownstonepancakefactory #blueberry #pancakes #milkshake #shakes #milkshakemonday #freakshake #insanedrinks #drinksgrid #drinks #foodie #food #foodporn #foodgasm #foodstagram #foodpics #absolutely #delicious #delish #nyc #buzzfeedfood #foodandwine
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3. These insanely elaborate lemonades.
#Easter pink lemonade 🐰 $14 available now until Saturday 3/31 #photogenicdrinks 📸 at #brainfreezepasadena 🧠❄️
A post shared by BRAIN FREEZE (@brainfreeze_pasadena) on Mar 28, 2018 at 4:42pm PDT
Come and try our 🍋🇺🇸🍡🍹#PresidentsdayLemonade $12 ➡️➡️Tomorrow we will be open regular business hours 1pm-8pm⬅️⬅️ #PhotogenicDrinks 📸 at #BrainFreezePasadena 🧠❄️
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4. Or these Bloody Mary's that are caloric enough to feed a village.
Anyone hungry? 🤭 The Barnyard Mary from @farmerstablesd . . #bloodymary #bloodymaryobsessed #bloodys #questforthebest #farmtotable #farmtobar #brunchgoals #brunchsohard #diningout #foodie #crazy #sandiegofoodie #vodka #cocktails #mealinaglass #mysdmdish #food52 #yelpsandiego #eat #drink #videos #iphonevideography #hungry #hangry #breakfastofchampions
A post shared by Beach 🏖 Breeze 🌬Bloodys 🍅 (@bloodymaryobsessed) on Apr 10, 2018 at 9:11am PDT
Make it back Monday! I’d love to make it back to @franklinandcompany someday for this over the top Bloody and their vegetarian shepard’s pie! Where would you like to make it back to!? . . #monday #newweek #bloodymary #bloodymaryobsessed #bloodys #brunch #brunchsohard #brunchgoals #yelpla #localemagazine #la #losangeles #hollywood #hollywoodhills #franklinvillage #eaterla #lafoodscene #silders #bacon #jalapeno #onionrings #yummy #foodie #instafood #instadaily #nomnom
A post shared by Beach 🏖 Breeze 🌬Bloodys 🍅 (@bloodymaryobsessed) on Feb 19, 2018 at 12:27pm PST
Okay Chicago, you have my undivided attention! It seems like every insane Bloody I see in my feed is from Chi-town! #bloodymaryobsessed #crazy #pizza #donut #beer #everythingbutthekitchensink . . #Repost @benchmarkchicago ・・・ When you need a beer to wash down your Bloody Mary... 🙌🏼🍅🍕😍 . . #BenchmarkChi #4cbars #chicagobars #chicagobarscene #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodauthority #eeeeeats #draaaaanks #drinks #drinkup #weekendfun #party #brunch #oldtownchicago #chicago #chicagogram #eaterchicago #fun #chicagofoodanddrink #bloodymary #brunchgoals ##boozybrunch #sundayfunday
A post shared by Beach 🏖 Breeze 🌬Bloodys 🍅 (@bloodymaryobsessed) on Jan 25, 2018 at 12:34pm PST
You saw it here first folks! The “T-Bone Bloody Caesar” #caesars #tbone #tbonesteak #cocktails #drink #drinks #bloodymary #bloodycaesar #steaks #meatlover #beef #clamato #greeksalad #stuffedtomatoes #spicycaesar #crazydrinks #eeeeeats #food #delicious #tasty #yum #yummy #steakdinner #supper #cocktail #steak #ilovefood #steaknight #foodgram #foodgasm
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5. Definitely save room for dessert.
Tantalise your tastebuds with our huge VOLCANO SHAKE !!! 👅
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The Brave. These next drinks are not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach. From wildly exotic to hands-down disgusting, see which of these you think you could keep down.
6. I'll have a rodent rosé, s'il vous plait.
Thought about coolin' off after my ride with some mice #wine, but I passed. 😱 Is it even possible to get any more #wildinchina!? 😳 Man, the sites to see over here. So #rad. #china #micewine
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7. Perhaps you'd prefer this chili pepper wine.
I can eat a lot of hot stuff including ghost pepper and not have it effect me to bad but this stuff will just burn all of my insides . It's been 2 years now and I'm half way through it . #kissthedevil #wine #kissthedevilwine #hotchiliwine #chilipepperwine #chili #chilipepper #wine #finewine #gourmet
A post shared by Renaissance Man 🇺🇸 🔧 (@smokeyja) on Jun 22, 2013 at 5:41pm PDT
8. Oyster mushrooms: yum. Beer: yum. Oyster mushroom beer? ehh...
@jesterkingbrewery #jesterking #snorkelbeer #snorkel #beer @txcraftbeer #texasbeer #austin #Texas #craftbeer #craftbrew #farmhouseale
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9. ACTUAL oyster beer?
Oysters
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Anyone catch our Instagram story today? ☝🏻We're brewing an oyster beer with @hopworksbeer. #pacificshellfish #pacificseafood #smellsliketheocean #pacificnw #hopworks #beer #pacificnorthwest #northwest #shellfish #oysterfarm #oysterbeer #eatoysters #eatmoreseafood #eatmoreoysters
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10. It's not hardcore unless the creature is IN the drink, some say.
Legit Okinawan habushu. Not for the weak #awamori #okinawa #okinawajapan #okinawan #habu #habushu #viper #pitviper #alcohol #drunk #bonersfordays #ithinkidied
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11. Ditch that rum and coke for a rum and cobra.
Keep your tequila and worm I've got my rum n cobra aha #insanedrinks #vietnam
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12. Or a scorpion vodka! Available in several sizes.
#scorpionvodka #fortnumandmason
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Scorpian vodka from .... crap i forgot where—- i think Thailand or Vietnam- but had us feeling weird AF! #scorpianvodka #buginmydrink #coolstuff #crazydrinks
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13. This tapeworm shot might become the next diet fad.
I lost at golf #tapewormshot
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14. And next time you make a bet, have the loser drink this mayonnaise-y jaeger "Smoker's Cough."
#smokerscough #nastydrinks #imdrunk #jager
A post shared by Kristen Parker (@kristenparkershots) on Jul 3, 2015 at 10:32pm PDT
The Beautiful. If you made it through those tummy-turning libations, you deserve to feast your eyes on these gorgeous craft cocktails.
15. Like this boozy beverage, inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
VERY cool cocktails alert 🚨 Drink your fave childhood story at The Blind Pig, Soho with their new cocktail menu launching on World Book Day 📚(1st March). This is The Very Hungry Caterpillar's , very boozy '5 A Day' with tequila, baby. 🐛 What's your fave childhood book? . . Go try ‘em @blindasapig 📍The Blind Pig, 58 Poland Street, Soho, London
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16. Or this Japanese bar serving these cotton candy igloos.
. Heaven Lonely Flow 🍸🍹 An interesting cocktail & a lovely place 🧚♀️ 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 #throwback #Mysterious #TheIronFairies #Cocktail #HeavenLonelyFlow #cottoncandy #Ginza #fairy #underground #bar #Butterfly #地下空間 #妖精 #蝶々 #綿あめ #異次元 #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #ファインダー越しの私の世界 #写真で伝えたい私の世界 #カメラ好きな人と繋がりたい #旅行好きな人と繋がりたい #instatravel #vscotravel #vscocam #travelgram #travelpics #vscodaily #wanderlust #東京 #銀座
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17. While we're on the subject of cotton candy, look at this gorgeous golden infusion.
We are SO ready to celebrate a SWEET 2017! | #rosegold #sugaire #cottoncandyinfusion #organiccottoncandy #happynewyear
A post shared by SUGAIRE® ORGANIC COTTON CANDY (@sugairecottoncandy) on Dec 27, 2016 at 10:40pm PST
18. And these floral springtime martinis.
#regram from @andrea.coccon We're making February #MartiniMonth here on our Instagram. We're perusing all the posts to find our favourites and share a different martini pic a day all month long to celebrate the most classic of #cocktails . . . . . #martinitime #ginmartini #pariscocktails #favoritedrink #gin #craftcocktails #classiccocktails #drinkporn #beautifuldrinks #sophisitcated #barlife #elegance #simplicity #drymartini #bestmartinis #stirred #withatwist #vodka #mixology #cocktailbar #barlife #mixologist #cocktailtime #cocktailoftheday #cocktailporn #cocktailhour #imbibe
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There are certain things in life that just call your name. Sometimes they come in pairs. 📸 @barbara.szewczyk
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19. And finally these gorgeous non-martini beautiful flowery arrangements.
„Delft blue“ • Gin (@Malfygin is recommended by @the.green.hour) St. Germain Creme de Violette Fresh lemon juice • From @the.green.hour • 👌🏻 New logo and new Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for more cocktails, videos and recipes! ▶︎ Link in bio • Follow 👉🏻 @aboutdrinksandbars & Learn How To Craft Amazing Cocktails From The Best Bartenders & Mixologists In The World 🍸🥃🍹
A post shared by Cocktail Society 🍸 (@aboutdrinksandbars) on May 24, 2018 at 10:34am PDT
We might have sold out of our delicious rose Sangria but we've got the perfect remedy to counter your Monday blues. Using lillet, aperol, apple juice and soda water, this cocktail is a summer day in a glass 🌞 Pop down to the Sparrow tonight and enjoy a glass (or two or three or floor). 👀 . . . . #cocktail #cocktailbar #cocktails #cocktailart #mixology #mixologist #cocktaillover #drinkstagram #instadrink #happyhour #feedfeed #stilllifephotography #stilllife #bar #beautifuldrinks #beautiful #floral #makeart #love #inspiration #creative #createtoinspire #aperol #newzealand #wellington #mondaymood #mondaymotivation #potd #photooftheday #nofilterneeded
A post shared by The Black Sparrow, Wellington (@blacksparrowbar) on Feb 25, 2018 at 8:52pm PST
. F r e n c h 7 5 M i l k s h a k e . Today’s my birthday so to celebrate I’ve thrown together some of my favorite things: booze, ice cream, and cake, complete with edible flowers and micro greens! . The past year has been a wild ride. Becoming a mom, making the scary move to leave my day job and pursue my business full time, rediscovering my passion for photography through a newfound passion for craft cocktails - it’s been a year of huge changes, some very hard times, and a whole lot of love. Looking forward to what 2018 has to bring and here’s hoping 32 is my best year yet...🍾 . 1 oz gin (@malfyginsa) 1/2 oz Meyer lemon juice, strained 1/2 oz @stgermaindrinks A scoop of @breyers vanilla ice cream Champagne (@veuveclicquot) . Add first four ingredients to a shaker. Shake until chilled (and a smooth consistency), strain into a flute, top with champagne. Garnished with a mini cupcake, edible flowers, micro greens, birthday candle. 🎂🥂🎉 . Follow @moodymixologist for more original recipes + twists on classic cocktails! 🍸 . . . . #cocktails #booze #mixology #imbibe #craftcocktails #libations #cocktailporn #homebartender #cocktailart #mixologyart #imbibegram #happyhour #photooftheday #feedfeed #cocktailoftheday #cocktail #thirsty #drinkstagram #bartender #cocktailculture #liqpic #artofdrinks #huffposttaste #supercall #drinkpunch #myfavoritecocktail @thefeedfeed @thirsty #garnish #garnishgame #birthdaycake #french75
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. H o n e y T a n g e r i n e M a r g a r i t a . I found honey tangerines at the store yesterday and was inspired to blend their unique, super sweet citrus flavor with tequila and St Germain. Fun fact: Honey tangerines are also called “tangors” because they’re a blend between tangerines and sweet oranges. Happy Friday #drinkstagram! 🍊 . 2 oz reposado tequila 1 oz honey tangerine juice .5 oz @stgermaindrinks .5 oz lime juice 3 mint leaves . Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with flowers and mint. . Follow @moodymixologist for more original recipes + twists on classic cocktails! 🍸 . . . . #cocktails #booze #mixology #imbibe #craftcocktails #libations #cocktailporn #homebartender #cocktailart #mixologyart #imbibegram #happyhour #photooftheday #feedfeed #cocktailoftheday #cocktail #thirsty #drinkstagram #bartender #cocktailculture #liqpic #artofdrinks #huffposttaste #supercall #drinkpunch #myfavoritecocktail @thefeedfeed @thirsty #margarita #elderflower #honeytangerine
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Now you've got your summer bar order. Cheers!
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