Celebrate #FruitCocktailDay with the sweetest cocktails in Birmingham
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May 13th is National Fruit Cocktail Day, so we gathered some tasty spots in Birmingham for you to catch a buzz. Keep reading for all the berry fun details.
1. El Barrio
Catch a buzz on the strawberry margarita or the honeysuckle blues at El Barrio. They even have outdoor seating so you can enjoy the warm weather.
- Location: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12PM-8pm | Friday-Saturday 12PM-9PM
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2. TrimTab Brewing
Sip on the fruited sour with yummy raspberries, sweet blackberries and a squeeze of lemon at TrimTab. The best part—it’s frozen, so you and your friends can sit on the outdoor picnic tables taking in the summer heat.
- Location: 2721 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12-10PM | Friday-Saturday 12PM-12AM
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3. Paramount Birmingham
Open a tab at Paramount to get a taste of their fruity-fresh cocktails. Plus, you’ll stay entertained by the multiple arcade games available to play.
- Location: 200 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday; + Sunday 11 AM–9 PM | Friday-Saturday 4 PM-2 AM
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4. Queen’s Park
Did you know that Ohana Night is back at Queen’s Park? Every Tuesday sip on tropical drinks pop-up. These fruity and fun flavors will take your tastebuds on a mini-vacay.
- Location: 112 24th St N #102, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday + Sunday 4 PM-12 AM | Friday-Saturday 4 PM-2 AM
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5. Juniper
Try the classic Clover Club but with a twist at Juniper. Traditionally served with egg whites, raspberry and gin, catch the mixers adding Sakura dust on the rim. It’s divine!
- Location: 3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10:30 PM | Friday + Saturday 4-11:30 PM
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6. Electra
This cyber-punk-themed bar is a place that welcomes everybody. Take your fave classic fruity cocktail to their patio where chairs and tables are set up.
- Location: 620 27th St South, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Wednesday + Thursday 5 PM-2 AM | Friday + Saturday 4 PM-4 AM | Sunday 3 PM-11 PM
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7. Plum Bar
For neo-soul music and classic cocktails make your way downtown to Plum Bar where you can sit outside and just enjoy life. Every Tuesday to Friday from 5-8 PM, enjoy $5 margs during their happy hour!
- Location: 108 17th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday + Thursday 5 PM-12 AM | Wednesday 5 AM -1 PM | Friday 5PM- 2 AM | Saturday 7 PM-2 AM | Sunday 7 PM -1PM
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8. Carrigan’s Public House
This Birmingham rooftop bar on historic Morris Avenue has been a popular spot for several years. They have a great selection of cocktails and martinis alongside a rotating selection of beer and wine.
- Where: 2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9:30 PM | Friday + Saturday 4-11:30 PM
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9. The Lumbar
If you’re not going for their Tetris tots, then you’re definitely going to The Lumbar for their imaginative drinks. My personal fave was their Mardi Gras-inspired Queen Hurricanes drink, a passionfruit and lemon rum cocktail.
- Location: 212 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12-9 PM | Saturday 12-10 PM | Sunday 12-7 PM
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But wait there’s more…
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Which of these is your fave? What did we miss? Let us know @bhamnow.
