Cold cocktails and summer go together. Whether you're sitting by the beach or running from your office at the stroke of five to cool down at the nearest bar, the only question is: what is the most rockin,’ balls-to-the-wall, delicious, sunshine-inspired beverages out there? This list will get you started on a summer journey through NYC’s nooks and crannies, keeping your taste buds tantalized through at least October 1.

● Table 8 (East Village) - Small plates and house-cured meats inside the glass behemoth of the Cooper Square Hotel. ● SalonTea (Upper East Side) - Tea connoisseur Tracy Stern's upscale tea bar to get your herb on.

The Food Network is throwing a three-day party, and you're invited. The first ever New York Food & Wine Festival debuts this weekend in the city. Held mostly in the Meatpacking District and DUMBO, this foodie festival will have mouths watering all weekend. Get your tickets here, and check out our selected three-day itinerary to figure out how and when to get in on the action.

More effective than The Game, roofies, red roses, and puppies.