Summer Sips at RA Sushi in South Miami

The rising temperatures can take a toll on even the most veteran Miamian. Tame the summer heat with one of RA Sushi’s new Summer Sips: three refreshingly smooth cocktails that are reminiscent of a favorite childhood treat, a tropical beach vacation, and a cool summertime dessert. Get an Orange Dreamsicle, Coconut Mojito, or Key Lime Martini before they melt away. The Summer Sips are $8 each, and they are available through Sep. 5, 2011 at RA Sushi in South Miami.

Orange Dreamsicle

• 1.5 oz. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka
• 2 oz. orange juice
• 1 oz. lemon-lime soda
• 1 oz. soda
• .25 oz. cream of coconut
• Squeeze 1 lemon slice
• Orange slice and whipped cream for garnish

Preparation: Combine with ice and shake all ingredients except for soda. Pour into iced glass and top with soda, garnish with an orange slice and whipped cream.

Coconut Mojito

• Squeeze of half a lime
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 oz. Ciroc Coconut Vodka
• .5 oz. coconut rum
• 1 oz. pineapple juice
• .25 oz. cream of coconut
• Splash of soda
• Sprig of mint and lime wedge for garnish

Preparation: Muddle mint leaves. Combine with ice and shake all ingredients, except for soda. Pour into iced glass and top with splash of soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.

Key Lime Martini

• Squeeze of half a lime
• 1 oz. Ciroc Coconut Vodka
• 1 oz. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka
• .5 oz. pineapple juice
• .25 oz. cream of coconut
• Crushed graham cracker, whipped cream, and lime slice for garnish

Preparation: Combine all ingredients with ice, shake and strain into chilled martini glass rimmed with crushed graham cracker. Top with whipped cream and a slice of lime.