The Best Summer Drinks In Sioux Falls
It’s officially patio season! Here is a list of our top 4 favorite spots in Downtown, Sioux Falls.
Fernson Downtown
Fernson brewery is Jeff, Val, and Reva’s go-to spot in the summertime. The shaded patio lined with string lights creates the coziest ambiance. You can choose anything from a refreshing lager to a Pink Guava Milkshake IPA.
Why we love Fernson’s: Great service, cozy ambiance, fun IPA’s, yummy food options!
Supervan IPA
What we ordered
Kerry: Frozen Watermelon Slushy (fruit punch seltzer + watermelon syrup)
Reva: Seed Series #98 - Sour Ale W/ Mosaic Galaxy (sour ipa)
Cameron: Double Berry Curio (fruited sour)
Jeff: Seed Series #101 - Mexikölsch (strong mexican lager)
Val: Black Raspberry Seltzer (from their Skip Day brand)
Abbie: Supervan IPA (light + fruity)
Kerry’s Frozen Watermelon Slushy at Fernson’s
Carpenter Bar
Located downtown right on Phillips Avenue is where you’ll find The Carpenter Bar. You can order a classic cocktail or try something a new.
Why we love Carpenter: unique and fun cocktails with a great presentation, good tunes, nice location for people watching, dog friendly.
What we ordered
Kerry: Mustang Sally (tarte but in a good way)
Reva: Old Fashioned (classic, how it should be)
Cameron: Mount Ferniki (rum based and delicious)
Jeff: Hear Nor There (fruity)
Val: Raspberry Collins (light and sweet)
Abbie: Cucumber Gimlet (refreshing, perfect summer drink)
Abbie’s Cucumber Gimlet at Carpenter
Ode to Food and Drinks
With views of both the river and The Arc of Dreams sculpture, Ode wins for best patio! They have a unique selection of drinks (some named after their servers!)
Why we love Ode: dreamy patio views, fun drinks.
What we ordered
Kerry: Princess Potion (black cherry white claw + kettle one + cherry moscato ice cubes! tastes similar to a dirty Shirley)
Cameron: Hermana Picante Margarita (marg with grapefruit juice)
Jeff: The Smash-arita (citrusy marg)
Val: Nona’s White Sangria (orange juice heavy)
Abbie: Burt’s Bees Gone Wild Mojito (classic mojito topped with kombucha)
The Hello Hi
Want to feel like you’re on a tropical vacation? Check out The Hello Hi. With a coconut drink in hand and the sound of the waterfall across the street, you’ll soon forget that you’re not at the beach and you actually do have responsibilities in the morning.
Why we love The Hello Hi: tropical escape, mid century modern decor, friendly bartenders, yummy mocktails, pizza!
What we ordered
Kerry: Tradewinds (rum heavy, more coconut than apricot, lemon)
Cameron: Daiquiri (not blended but nevertheless, still good)
Jeff: Phil Collins (lemon + passionfruit+ Bombay sapphire, layers of flavor, perfect for summer)
Val: Pina Colada (staple tikibar drink)
Abbie: Margarita ( a classic refreshing summer drink)
