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When you find yourself caught in the fiery clutches of summer, there’s an unlikely ally nearby to lend aid and comfort: All hail the local mixologist. As you’ll be happy to learn, the craft cocktail revolution offers more than searing, high-octane concoctions. There’s a new wave of creative, handcrafted libations that provide soothing relief from the summer heat — all within the friendly confines of a cool, welcoming lounge.

For a truly quenching summer escape, expand your horizons beyond the Mai Tai and the Daiquiri. Your trusted mixologist will guide you on an exploration of innovative cocktail ingredients, garnishes, textures and preparation styles. Egg whites make your drink frothy; ginger beer gives a quenching and bubbly effect; cold brew coffee provides a cool lift; and exotic syrups— from fig and raspberry to demerara gum — take flavors in subtle new directions.

Lest we forget the heartbeat of a lively summer cocktail, inventive liquors and liqueurs are being used by mixologists to great effect. Zucca Rabarbaro, an Italian liqueur made with rhubarb, zests, and cardamom seeds, gives cocktails such as the iconic Paper Plane its wings. And here’s a name you’ll soon be hearing everywhere: Soju. This Korean-made liquor is distilled from…get this…sweet potatoes! This imparts a light, sweet, smooth sensation that’s both sippable and memorable. And be sure to explore orgeat, aperol, amaro, and other mood- and cocktail-elevating liqueurs this summer.

These refreshing, invigorating craft cocktail concepts are as close the lounge at Truluck’s. Where your neighborly mixologist will happily introduce you to The Martinique, Purple Haze, Cool Beans, Emerald City, and other signature Summery cocktails. Escape the heat with hand-crafted cocktails priced at a cool 50 percent off seven days a week, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Think of it as an ahhhh-inclusive getaway.