As summer slowly fades, Birmingham’s cocktail scene is giving the season a proper send-off. From bold riffs on classics to inventive flavor pairings that celebrate late-summer produce, the city’s bartenders are raising the bar with drinks meant to be savored on patios, porches, and everywhere in between. These end-of-summer sips aren’t just cocktails—they’re a toast to sunshine, long evenings, and the artistry behind Birmingham’s thriving food & drink culture.

 

At Automatic Seafood & Oysters, the Ring of Fire is a bold summer sipper that combines George Dickel rye with a peach pepper shrub, honey, and citrus. The result is a drink that’s bright, balanced, and packs just the right kick to close out the season.

At Current Charcoal Grill, the Monsoon is the ultimate late-summer refresher. Crafted with dark rum, yuzu curaçao, and yuzu juice, it’s a cocktail designed for long afternoons of patio sipping.

At Salud, the Seasonal Margarita offers a playful twist on a classic. Made with Sauza Blanco tequila, sangria, crème de cassis, and fresh lime, this fruity and vibrant cocktail is perfectly balanced and best enjoyed on Salud’s patio as summer winds down.

At Adiõs, the Paso de Pablo highlights Pasubio, a wine-based amaro crafted by Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti. This unique Italian liqueur brings notes of wild blueberries, pine, smoke, and alpine herbs, inspired by the rugged Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy. Combined with blackberry and basil syrup, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters, it’s an elevated gin cocktail with depth and complexity.