Ask A Detroit Bartender: Your Best Tropical Drink Recipe

When you walk into The Sugar House the atmosphere is cozy. The lights are dimmed for a comfortable setting and a barbecue aroma wafts from the restaurant next door. Look towards the bar for an impressive display of liquor and take a seat near the bartender so you can watch how he makes the drinks; his moves are swift and smooth and impressive. Then he or she delivers your drink. When you take a sip of your first drink, it will go down so smooth that you won't be able to stop drinking for the rest of the evening.

The Sugar House is a great place for everyone. Whether you come here for a business meeting, to hang out with friends, or take your special someone on a date, this is a great place for all events. Though this pub is known for mixed drinks, they also serve beer and wine. If you need to grab a bite to eat, their food is good, too. This is a place where everyone can come to enjoy themselves; whether the girl likes a mixed "foo-foo" drink or the man likes the "standard" beer, there are options for every pallet here. Their drinks change along with the seasons, and they offer a several light, fruity options perfect to cool down and relax this summer. General Manager Charles Inchaustegui has helped to narrow down those options into the very best so you can find your perfect summer drink, and even make it for yourself.

Charles Inchaustegui
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-0123
facebook.com/The-Sugar-House

The Sugar House, owned by David Kwiatkowski, is a craft cocktail bar that opened in Detroit in 2011. Since opening The Sugar House, they have had worldwide success with putting Detroit cocktails on the map and inventing their own unique brand. Overseeing its operations is Charles Inchaustegui, who has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry here in Detroit.

Listed below are several drinks recommended for summer — these drinks have a tropical flavor that is for everyone who has a passion for mixed drinks and enjoys a refreshing taste.

Painkiller

• Gold Rum
• Black Rum
• Cream of Coconut
• Pineapple Juice
• Orange Juice
• Lime

Painkiller is a drink for those who like a bit of a sweeter taste. The variation of the rum and juices in the drink makes it easy to consume. This is an enjoyable drink that's easy to sip on all evening long.

Related: Best Rum Cocktails In Detroit

Dr. Woo's Swizzle

• Fine Jamaican Rum
• Pomegranate Syrup
• Lime Juice
• Pinch of Cinnamon
• Barspoon of Absinthe
• Angostura Bitter

If you like flavor, try Dr. Woo's Swizzle. This is an evening drink that tastes of rum and pomegranate. It's great for those who like a more potent taste and enjoy a not-so-sweet flavored drink.

Kentucky Smoked Julep

• Smoked, Peach Infused Bourbon
  
• Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur
  
• Served As A Julep

This is southern-style drink. Sip on this all night and you will be a very happy person. The peach flavor is what makes this drink a big success among those who drink it.

The Sugar House is a place for people who enjoy creative drinks and socializing. Be safe and have a good time.

Related: Most Creative Cocktails In Detroit

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