We celebrated National Tequila Day earlier this week, but that doesn’t mean the party is over. Check out these six L.A. spots to sip tequila cocktails by a swanky poolside.
Above SIXTY Beverly Hills
The chic Above SIXTY Beverly Hills serves small bites and specialty cocktails to hotel guests and thirsty locals. The rooftop pool bar menu features the Smoky Paloma made with mezcal and blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, grapefruit soda and a tajin rim.
9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; www.sixtyhotels.com/beverly-hills; @abovesixtybh
Skybar at Mondrian
Cool down at Skybar at Mondrian with the Red Fire Margarita on the sun-drenched decks of its famous pool with sweeping Hollywood views. The cocktail is made with Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila, Lejay Cassis, ginger beer, organic agave, fresh lime juice and optional jalapeno.
8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; www.sbe.com/nightlife/brands/skybar; @skybarla
Upstairs at Ace Hotel
Inspired by Hollywood’s famous Les Deux Cafe, Upstairs is the sky-high urban oasis at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. With a concrete pool and city lights stretched out in all directions, Upstairs’ bunker-like rooftop bar features a menu curated by local beverage wizards. Order the Freak Like Me made with tequila, lemon, Lillet, peach cordial and spicy honey.
929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles; www.acehotel.com/losangeles/upstairs; @acehotel
Cast Lounge At Viceroy
Located just off the Viceroy’s lobby and extending poolside, Cast Lounge is a mid-twentieth-century take on a classic lounge. Candlelight illuminates Kelly Wearstler’s retro-glam design, creating the perfect, chic setting for a rendezvous. Relax poolside with the Ocean Avenue Heat made with Sauza Blue 100% agave tequila lime juice and jalapeño syrup.
1918 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica; www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/santamonica; @viceroysm
The Highlight Room at Dream Hollywood
The Highlight Room atop the Dream Hollywood is one of the most glamorous poolside bars in Los Angeles. On the menu you’ll find the Trek Of The Stars made with Volcan Blanco tequila, Del Maguey ‘Vida’ mezcal and Giffard Peche de Vigne Peach.
6417 Selma Ave., Hollywood; www.thehighlightroom.com; @thehighlightroom
Viviane Restaurant at Avalon Hotel
On what’s sure to be a hot summer day, escape to Vivienne, the poolside hotspot inside the Avalon Hotel and order the VIVA La Playa. The refreshing quencher is made with VIVA XXXII Joven tequila, Aperol, habanero shrub, demerara and lemon juice. This sip with a kick will have you jumping into the pool real quick.
9400 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills; www.vivianerestaurant.com; @VivianeRestaurant
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