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Strawberry Smash
As the former bar manager at Craigie Street Bistro, Paul Manzelli knows how to shake things up, with options like this sassy number composed of crushed strawberries and lemon wedges strained into an old-fashioned with crushed ice, topped with Bols Genever Dutch gin and sweet rosemary syrup. Bergamot, 118 Beacon St., Somerville, 617-576-7700; bergamotrestaurant.com
Fig Martini
It’s the house-made Black Fig vodka that makes this cocktail unique and so easy to sip down. The infused vodka is shaken over ice with Belvedere vodka then served chilled with a tangy blue-cheese-stuffed olive. A bonus: Black Fig vodka is available to purchase, so you can craft your own figgy cocktails at home. Maxwells 148, 148 Central St., Natick, 508-907-6262; maxwells148.com; blackfigvodka.com
La Secreta
The philosophy at Drink Fort Point is to tell the bartender what flavors you feel like sipping versus ordering off a menu. However, if your idea of summer refreshment is a slice of Italy seasoned with Mexico, then simply utter the name of this drink, a layered mix of a balsamic-soaked lime slice topped with ice, homemade strawberry-infused mezcal and a pinch of salt. Drink, 348 Congress St., 617-695-1806; drinkfortpoint.com
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Forget the worm; that’s mezcal. True tequila must be made from the fermented and distilled syrup of the blue agave plant grown in and around Tequila, Mexico. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar has more than 300 tequilas and numerous cocktails, like the spicy cucumber margarita, made with blanco tequila, habañero-infused vodka, orange liqueur, cucumber and lime. ¡Salud! 271 Dartmouth St., 617-369-5609; lolitaboston.com
