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Aba's Rhubarb Rose and Gin Tonic is the perfect summer cocktail.

Now that summer weather has arrived in Austin, we can tell you’re thirsting for some new drinks to try. And with World Gin Day coming up on June 10, we’re sharing a few recipes from local Austin restaurants (and Austin's favorite Topo Chico!) we hope you’ll enjoy.

The following recipes feature some of our favorite ingredients or mixers we’re loving at the moment. Whether your drink of choice is a cocktail or mocktail, we’ve gathered four bright and bubbly beverages to help whisk you away from the Texas heat. And if you prefer to drink them rather than make them, three of these lovely libations can be found on the seasonal summer menus at their respective restaurant.

Aba's Rhubarb Rose Gin and TonicThis cocktail was created by Senior Beverage Manager Thomas Mizuno-Moore.

Ingredients:½ oz lime juice¼ oz honey syrup½ oz Fruitful Mixology rhubarb liqueur¾ oz Brockmans Gin¾ oz Hendrick's Flora Adora2 oz tonic waterRosebud tea, for garnish

Directions:

Because everyone needs a good go-to mocktail recipe in their life.Photo courtesy of Topo Chico

Blueberry Sparkler Mocktail by Topo ChicoThis beverage might not be gin-themed, but it does make a great refreshing mocktail. If you don't have Topo Chico Sabores on hand, you can substitute it with sparkling water.

Ingredients:1 Blueberry Topo Chico Sabores1 cup fresh blueberries1 tablespoon granulated sugar½ cup water½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juiceLemon slices and additional blueberries, for garnish

Blueberry Syrup Directions:

Mocktail Directions:

This colorful cocktail is a lively take on a gin martini.Photo courtesy of Tillie's at Camp Lucy

Empress Gin Martini by Tillie's at Camp LucyThis martini recipe was developed by Paolo Lazarich, the mixologist for Abbey Row Restaurant at The Old Bell Hotel in the United Kingdom. Fun fact: Camp Lucy owners Kim and White Hanks also own The Old Bell Hotel, which is rumored to be England's oldest hotel.

Ingredients:3 oz Empress 1908 Gin1 oz dry vermouthSplash of lemon juiceLemon and rosemary for garnish

Directions:

There's nothing like a summer spritz.Photo courtesy of Dean's Italian Steakhouse

Ingredients:½ oz lemon juice½ oz strawberry oleo saccharum¼ oz Aperol¼ oz Giffard Abricot1.5 oz Zephyr Gin2 oz Brut champagne1 each cocktail flower

Directions: