Library Lounge – 734 Fairview Street

Originally built as part of the Fairview Mansion in 1908, the Library Lounge celebrates native Mississippi authors in a semi-casual and historic setting. The cocktail menu – with rotating drink specials and new cocktail creations – should not be overlooked when it comes to refreshing and unique drinks.

The Eudora Welty cocktail is just what the doctor ordered during a Mississippi summer, with Cathead vodka, Domaine De Canton ginger liqueur, cel-ray soda and muddled cucumbers. Or, for those who favor a more tropical flavor profile, try the Saint Mary Cocktail, made with Bacardi white rum, pineapple juice, coconut water, peach nectar and plantation pineapple rum.

The Library Lounge also has a Happy Hour from 4 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. During these hours, the Lounge offers $1 off beer, $2 off house wine, $2 off Author’s Drinks and $5 well drinks.

To learn more about the history or see the menu, visit fairviewinn.com/library-lounge.

The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs – 655 Duling Avenue

Brent’s, a landmark drug store is located in the Fondren district, celebrates their 75th anniversary this year. In 2013, The Apothecary opened and introduced itself as Jackson’s original classic cocktail bar. The unmarked space occupies the former pharmacy storage room.

With drinks like a negroni, old fashioned and even the traditional daiquiri, made with rum, sugar and lime, The Apothecary stays true to the classics.

However, the modern twist is not only found in the atmosphere but also the seasonal cocktails. Their late summer cocktails menu boasts drinks such as the Pink Phosphorescent, made with gin, Crème de Mûre, grapefruit oleo, phosphate and lemon. Or, if you’re looking for a taste of the tropics, the New Miami has you covered with everything you need for a great vacation: tequila, jalapeno, coconut and lime.

For more information or the full drink menu, visit apothecaryjackson.com.

ISH Grill & Bar – 5105 I-55

ISH, an acronym for “Intimate Social Haven,” specializes in creating an environment that is hard to leave. With luxurious loveseats, booths and ambient lighting tailored to guest experience and comfort, ISH also hosts a myriad of diverse local musical and entertainment talent.

The restaurant and lounge specializes in rejuvenating, handcrafted cocktails. A drink like the Pomegranate Martini, made with vodka, pomegranate and mango, is sure to set you right after some fun in the sun this summer. Or, if you are looking for something a bit boozier, try the Jaded Martini, crafted with Coconut Malibu rum, vodka and Midori sour—perfect for a summer staycation.

Happy Hour is from 5 pm to 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with half-priced drinks.

To find out more and keep up with scheduled performances, visit facebook.com/ISHjxn.

4th Avenue Lounge – 209 South Lamar Street

Noted as the “hottest bar in town,” 4th Avenue Lounge is an exciting hybrid between a cocktail lounge and event venue in downtown Jackson with gatherings from networking, VIP reservations or even birthday parties in mind.

What would a cocktail lounge be without exciting mixed drinks and cocktails? Drinks like “The Woman in Red,” made with Malibu, ginger beer, strawberry purée and a sprig of fresh mint, this is a perfect cocktail on a warm summer night.

For a lighter tasting glass, the Stiletto, which features Bacardi, lemon juice, mint leaves and Prosecco, is an ideal blend of favorite summer flavors.

Learn more about 4th Avenue Lounge at 4thavenuejxn.com.

Lou’s Full-Serv – 904B E Fortification St

Categorized as Southern food with a unique twist and a wide variety of outstanding original cocktails, Lou’s Full-Serv is a favorite in the historic Belhaven neighborhood.

The drink menu boasts classic cocktails with a distinct Lou-twist, such as the Belhaven Sour, made with Four Roses bourbon, lemon and lime juices, simple syrup and a red wine float. Lou’s also serves up the classicBoulevardier. Explained as a long-lost cousin to the Negroni, this cocktail has bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth.

Or, if you’re looking for something perfectly refreshing for a sweltering summer day, opt for the Loudriver, made with Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur and fresh orange.

To learn more or see other cocktails Lou’s Full-Serv offers, visit lousfullserv.com.