So Chill: The Slushes of Summer

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of your kitchen and go to someone else’s where they will whip you up a cool confection. Whether it’s a slushy frozen cocktail or a tongue-tingling confection, area restaurants are helping you keep your cool … deliciously 

Frozen on Tap at The Conrad Rooftop
Sip back and relax with frosé on tap made with rosé wine, Wheatley vodka, and fresh mint grown on Summit’s own rooftop garden. Enjoy sweeping views of the monuments and bites from the “Partly Sunny” menu featuring dishes prepared in their solar oven. And, don’t miss the Slightly Spicy frozen margarita, either. Open Thursday-Sunday. 950 New York Avenue NW; conradwashingtondc.com

Get Frozen at Fight Club
Just in time for summer, Fight Club has unleashed frozen drinks. The frozen drink selection will be rotating with the opening lineup including Berry Bird (blackberry, rum, vodka, Campari, lemon, lime, pineapple, Demerara syrup) and Passion Crush (vodka, lemon, orange juice, passionfruit, triple sec, honey-vanilla syrup. 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE; fightclubdc.com

Frosty Shakes at Fryer’s 
Starting this summer, Fryer’s Roadside will offer a special rotating ‘Milkshake of the Month’ flavors priced at $6.50, that you can enjoy for a limited time. Try flavors like White Chocolate Blueberry, Red Velvet & Oreo, and more this season. 12830 New Hampshire Avenue; fryersroadside.com 

NEW: Sling Me One at Las Gemelas
Taqueria Las Gemelas just launched a special frozen drink to help guests cool off in this 100 degree weather. The new frozen, “The Santiago Sling,” features rum, pineapple, cassis, and lime. Plus, it’s $2 off from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. during happy hour. 1280 4th Street NE; lasgemelasdc.com 

Eat Your Cocktails at Gravitas
Your favorite cocktails are showing up on dessert menus across the country - and Gravitas pastry chef Aisha Momaney is on it. Her Pimm’s No. 1401 made with Pimm’s ginger ale foam, lemon basil ice cream and Orange Cremeux is reminiscent of the classic Pimm’s Cocktail in dessert form. 1401 Okie Street NE; gravitasdc.com

NEW: Lapop's Milkshake Brings Us to the Yard
Escape the heat in Afghan bistro Lapis’ underground vinyl bar, Lapop, with some seasonal boozy milkshakes. Their saffron milkshake draws inspiration from Afghanistan’s most popular saffron ice cream, and is made with london-dry gin, vanilla ice cream, cardamom bitters, saffron bitters and chopped pistachio. They’re also doing a classic mint milkshake, made with vodka, creme de menthe, vanilla ice cream, green chartreuse and shaved chocolate. instagram.com/lapopdc

Frozen & Boozy at Nicoletta Pizzeria
Nicoletta Pizza at The Yards rings in warmer weather with their refreshing batch of new boozy frozen lemonades. They also have non-alcoholic lemonades including refreshing non-alcoholic strawberry, blue raspberry, and mango frozen lemonades, perfect for kids at $4.50 each, and can be made boozy for adults, with vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, and tequila for $10. 301 Water St SE; nicolettapizza.com 

Alpine Summer at Stable 
DC's only Swiss restaurant is ready to help you cool down with drink specials and frozen treats during their newly launched happy hour Wednesday through Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Stable's exclusive new happy hour menu features a mix of new takes and traditional Swiss fare, including butter boards, along with coupe glacés, Swiss ice cream sundaes with housemade ice cream, and Schnappsicles, boozy frozen popsicles. 1324 H Street NE; stabledc.com

Sticky Fingers Boardwalk Beach Club
Sticky Fingers Diner and Bakery is bringing the Shore to DC with its Boardwalk Beach Club summer pop up. The back patio of Sticky Fingers Diner has transformed into a boardwalk beach club with beach bites, slushies, and boozy shakes—even pesky seagulls. Cool off with wine cooler slushies, boozy shakes, and house-made strawberry lemonade, along with boardwalk fries, popcorn balls, house-made soft pretzels, and salt water taffy. 406 H Street NE; stickyfingersbakery.com

NEW: Southern Sippin' at Succotash
Succotash is serving up a bourbon-based frozen cocktail that’s cold enough to ward off the Southern sun. Swap out sweet tea for the “Hey Peaches” ($14) this summer, made with bourbon, peaches, iced tea and lemonade. 915 F Street NW; succotashrestaurant.com

All Whipped Up at Venchi
Gelato season is now in full swing and Venchi has new flavors to ring in the summer. A new flavor will be launching every month with the upcoming month's including Biscuits & Cream (July), Almond (August), and Summer Cocktail (September). 1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA; us.venchi.com  

NEW: The Slushy Essentials at Wilson Hardware 
These slushy cocktails are the perfect thing to keep you cool during a heat wave. Try out their classic piña colada with white rum and coconut cream or opt for their signature frozen espresso martini made with salted caramel vodka and cold brew for a refreshing energy boost. 2915 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA; wilsonhardwareva.com