Cool summer drinks to beat the heat

A bourbon on the rocks is great, but it doesn't exactly scream "summer." Here are our picks for best summer drinks.

Coca Leaf cocktails

New TriBeCa hot spot Los Americanos is mixing up cocktails made with coca leaves. Mixologist Moses Laboy believes he may be the only cocktail master in the city and even the country doing this, and we highly recommend the Cuzco Hummingbird, made with Porton Pisco, coca leaf, mint and fresh lemon. Prepare for liftoff! 305 Church St., losameri canos.com

The New York Gin Cream

For a fun and alcoholic spin on the tried-and-true classic egg cream, head over to one of the bars at the Four Seasons Hotel New York for this inspired and tasty cocktail, available through the summer. Greenhook Ginsmiths' American Dry Brooklyn Gin meets Fox's U-bet Vanilla Syrup and it's a New York dream made in heaven. 57 E. 57th St., fourseasons.com

The Mister Three Step

This brand-new beer cocktail from the Greenwich Project is refreshingly bitter yet sweet. It's served in a pint glass and is made with Campari, sweet vermouth, bourbon, celery bitters and lager. A slice of lemon completes the presentation, as if it weren't fresh enough! 47 W. Eighth St., greenwichproject nyc.com

Dream Pops

Want an icy, alcoholic treat with a side of nostalgia? Try a booze Popsicle from Ava Lounge. Made with white wine, St. Germain, pineapple and orange juices, bitters and berries, it's a perfect fit for summer. 210 W. 55th St., avaloungenyc.com