Hey Chicago, remember the polar vortex???

Frozen Chicago River – Winter 2014

Yeah, many of us are a little traumatized from the winter of 2014 and are trying hard to forget those bleak, freezing days we endured being cooped up inside. Luckily -35 degree wind chills and inches upon inches of snow are in the past.

Polar Vortex Winter 2014

Let’s get out and fully enjoy every second of the summer that we have rightfully earned! I, for one, plan on spending every possible moment outdoors soaking in the sun and enjoying our fabulous city. One of my favorite Chicago summertime experiences is to take advantage of the many beautiful rooftop terraces sprinkled throughout the city. And, one of the best places to do that is at NoMI Garden at the Park Hyatt Hotel.

NoMI Garden Rooftop Terrace – Picture Credit NoMI Website

Situated right off Michigan Avenue, NoMI Garden is a picturesque outdoor terrace showcasing stunning city views with a relaxed and chill atmosphere. The charming decor with a very “Miami” feel makes this the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a few cocktails and bites, day or night.

Last week NoMI released a new summer line of hand-crafted cocktails that are both refreshing and delicious. A few of the options include:

• Sticks and Stones- Tito’s Vodka, Rothman & Winters Apricot White Peach, Lemon, Lemon Verbena Syrup
• Part Of One- Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Campari, Lime, Agave Syrup, Habenero Schrub, Ginger Beer
• Bardstown Shuffle- Johnny Drum Private Stock Bourbon, Maraschino Pineapple, Cinnamon Syrup, Allspice Dram
• Frozen Selection of Drinks- NoMI Garden features a rotating classic cocktail selection frozen to -18 degrees Farenheit for summer enjoyment

Beautiful NoMI Summer Cocktails

I was honored to be invited to a private event at NoMI Garden to try out some of the new summer concoctions. Hands down, my favorite drink of those listed was the Sticks and Stones. It’s a light, refreshing and fruity cocktail but not overly sweet…my kind of summer drink! Pair that with NoMI’s tasty margarita flatbread topped with mozzarella and fresh basil and you are looking at the perfect light combo for a summer evening.

Sticks And Stones Cocktail

NoMI Garden Margarita Pizza

Don’t let the summer of 2014 slip by without getting the chance to check out NoMI Garden. Remember, we only have a few months of prime rooftop weather before we have to bust out our jackets again. Here’s to hoping for many perfect, 80 degree, sunny days…MANY of them!

Please Note: All opinions are my own; I was not compensated by NoMI Garden for this post.