The Best Summer Drinking in NYC

@thirsty: Grab a drink and take in the views of the Empire State Building from high atop the Refinery Hotel. We especially love the cocktail caddies, served in a carafe with enough glasses to share with pals!

@thirsty: PHD Terrace is proof that it's cool to drink in Midtown. Located on the 15th floor of the Dream Hotel with views of Times Square, come early to grab a comfy couch, cocktails and light bites.

@thirsty: Head to this rooftop hangout - perched atop Italian food heaven Eataly - and enjoy delicious snacks, cold wine and refreshing cocktails, all while enjoying the al fresco summer vibe.

@thirsty: This spacious patio at the High Line Hotel is great for people watching and outdoor drinking. We especially love the slushy drinks including the Frozen Negroni and the Sgropponi with limoncello.

@thirsty: A rooftop bar with sick downtown views, yummy drinks AND a pool? Score! Head to JIMMY for a fun night out or to relax poolside with a glass - or bottle - of rosé. Don't miss the Vacation Piña Colada.

@thirsty: We are really into outdoor drinking and rosé and The Vine has both! Try the Frosé Royale, frozen rosé with creme de cassis, lemon, hibiscus and agave ice, available by the glass or pitcher.

@thirsty: A massive rooftop space on the 15th floor of the Hotel Indigo, we love the craft cocktails (try the Summertime Spice!) and beer selection plus the cold-pressed Liquiteria juices and Irving Farm coffee

@thirsty: A true NYC institution, this revamped spot is still serving up delicious drinks - they have 12 kinds of Negronis - and even has patio seating for summertime sipping. We recommend the Al Fresco Spritz.

@thirsty: Located all the way at the very tip of Lower Manhattan, you can hit Happy Hour with outdoor seating and views of the Statue of Liberty. Go early because it gets crowded - but it's worth the wait.

@thirsty: We love oysters and wine and sitting in the sun, so Grand Banks is the obvious choice for summer time drinking. Located on an old schooner ship, it's got a super-cute vibe and tasty food and drinks.

@thirsty: It's all about the frozen drinks at this poolside oasis. Check out the Frozen Moscow Mule, the Frozen Margarita with mango puree, or the Fresh Fruit Kegs, drinks served in a watermelon or pineapple.

@thirsty: Avoid the cramped Happy Hour spots and head here instead, where you can sip cocktails on a full-floor rooftop space adjacent to Grand Central Station, which has been operating for the past 20 years!

@thirsty: Sometimes you just want to feel fancy, and Salon de Ning - on the rooftop of the Peninsula Hotel - is the perfect spot to do it. The drinks are pricey but the view is incomparable and unforgettable.

@thirsty: The Urban Garden at David Burke Kitchen is a hidden treasure - and the Garden Iceberg Sorbet Cocktail, a cube of sorbet topped off with table side poured prosecco, is a must try this summer.

@thirsty: Not only does Mother's Ruin now serve all day brunch, they have a rotating selection of potent frozen slushy cocktails on draft, one reason this spot is a favorite of bartenders all around the city.

@thirsty: This tri-level seafood shack in Red Hook serves up a delicious selection of shellfish dishes, but we love it for the speciality cocktails, beers on tap and impressive water views.

@thirsty: Just across the East River at the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, Penthouse808 is a chilled out indoor/outdoor hangout with amazing views of the city skyline and Asian-inspired cocktails and food.

@thirsty: Although the Biergarten is open year-round, we love it best for summer drinking. With communal seating, ping pong tables, unique beers on draft and pretzels for noshing, it's a fun al fresco hangout.

@thirsty: Located on the north side of Madison Square Park, Black Barn sources ingredients locally. Check out the Strawberry Field, with muddled strawberry, Botanist gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

@thirsty: Known for its extensive wine list, Pearl & Ash boasts a large patio right on the Bowery plus the low ABV Lava Colada with housemade pickled pineapple purée, Cocchi Americano and fresh coconut milk.

@thirsty: One of the original party brunch spots in NYC, Felix is on a prime Soho corner with the doors wide open on warm summer days that turn into nights. Expect lots of champagne and Bloody Marys.

@thirsty: This Williamsburg juke joint is inspired by the soul of the South. Featuring incredible craft cocktails, a prized Wurlitzer, and a stunning outdoor patio garden with Frozen Drinks and Rosé on draft.

@thirsty: Grab a window seat at this cozy West Village cocktail den, and spend the day people watching and drinking. Try the Bloody Ramen, made with vodka, beef ramen broth, shishito and togarashi spice.

@thirsty: A no-frills bar on a busy stretch of St.Marks, Bua has some of the best outdoor booths in the city. The drinks are basic but strong and it's easy to pass a entire night - or day - here.

@thirsty: Views of the Manhattan skyline and poolside cocktails? McCarren Hotel & Pool has both! This well-loved Brooklyn spot has a chilled-out vibe and is the perfect place for relaxing on a hot summer day.