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This summer heat wave might have you feel like stripping down and running through the Washington Square Park fountain in your birthday suit (we feel you), but if you’d like to abate the heat in a slightly less dramatic fashion, we’ve got you covered with all the best icy alcoholic treats you could dream of. Cool it down and get buzzed with the best boozy confections in town.
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Spiked Milkshake at Black Tap
The fresh addition at this popular burger bar isn't just any Instagrammable milkshake. Black Tap's elaborate 12 varieties (like Oreo Cookies & Cream, U Bet Chocolate, and Nutella) can be infused with shots, should you so blissfully choose. $7
Vodka-Red Bull Popsicle at OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
A new doozy from a long beloved ice-cream spot, this pop's high alcohol content packs a punch, with an extra jolt of Red Bull to take your day-drinking into night. $8
Whiskey Spiked Frozen Coffee at Skinny Dennis
Served in a Greek diner coffee cup, this slushy comes straight out of an old-school churning machine, spiked with bourbon, brandy and coffee liqueur, and then topped with fine coffee grounds. $6
Boozy Snow Cone at Pearl & Ash
This spiked childhood favorite comes in a variety of grown up flavors like raspberry-thyme with Byrrh or papaya-ginger with Cocchi Rossa and Cappelletti. $6
Grasshopper Milkshake at Salvation Burger
Salvation Burger's rendition of the minty cocktail includes house-made mint ice cream, crème de menthe, and chocolate liqueur. $14
Prosecco and Ice Pop cocktail at Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar
Achieve peak chill overlooking Lower Manhattan with this famous People’s Pops ice pop immersed in your choice of prosecco or rosé on tap. Ice-pop flavors change monthly, but always expect something fruity and refreshing (made with real fruit). $22
Beer Milkshake at 67 Burger
For something on the richer side, cozy up to a simply good vanilla ice-cream milkshake mixed with Kelso beer (or another dark seasonal option). $6
Spicy Lychee Soju Slushie at Momofuku
Not to be missed, the soju slushies at Momofuku are a refreshing sweet treat to simultaneously turn up your dial and cool you down. $6
Boozy Chocolate Mint Milkshake at A.G. Kitchen
Top up the virgin milkshake offerings for an adult treat, like this vanilla ice-cream–based shake made with peppermint extract and chocolate sauce, plus Bailey’s and Kahlua. $11