Spring & Summer Cocktails in Downtown Knoxville

PostModern's craft cocktails are some of the best in town. When the forecast is sunny, there's a 100% chance you'll find us on their fabulous patio sipping a frozen libation. Another winner on the menu is the Elder Gin Fizz with house-made Giniferous Gin, Elderberry Gin Liqueur, lime juice, rosemary syrup, Virtue Bitters, and soda water. Every season you can find several new and creative options here!

Stop by Knoxville's oasis for tropical cocktails for a list of cocktails so long—and so delicious—we can't name them all here. The first on our list at Tern Club: Limelight with pandan, lime, ginger liqueur, and coconut oil washed rum that renders this cocktail the center of attention. It’s as easy as key lime pie! For a no proof cocktail, try the Cardamom Lemonade, sure to whisk you away. Sit on their patio for a perfect way to end your day.

Five Thirty Lounge has an abundance of easy-sipping cocktails. Take in views of Downtown Knoxville with a Pinky Up made with green tea-infused rum, brûlée’d pineapple, coconut, pineapple juice and lime. For a super refreshing drink, try the Cucumber Collins. And for a twist on a classic, order up the Raspberry Mule with vodka, lime, mint reduction, and raspberry liquor. You're going to love this rooftop!

New spring cocktails at Frothy Monkey bring a variety of flavors from the Lavender Old Fashioned for whiskey lovers with Frothy's own lavender simple, the Garden Gimlet for warm days on the Gay Street patio, Fields of Gold with bourbon and rosemary honey, and the competition-winning Summer Shirley that can be a cocktail or mocktail: gin or vodka, housemade lavender limeade + grenadine + sparkling water. Sounds like there will definitely be more than one visit!

Maple Hall's bartenders have mixed up beautiful, delicious cocktails. Try the super unique Mood Ring Lemonade with vodka, butterfly pea tree blossom syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling soda (mocktail version available). The 400 Block is also perfect for a warm day with vodka, amaretto, strawberry purée, pressed lemon, and sparkling soda. Whether bowling at Maple Hall or enjoying the back patio at Maple Room...all we can say is "One more please!"

With a cocktail menu that includes several variations of the Negroni and lots of Spritzes, you're sure to find your new spring favorite at Brother Wolf! We recommend their Seasonal Bellini with fruit puree and prosecco, but keep your eye out for other interesting cocktails that hit the menu, like the Limoncello Cocktail. Enjoy on their gorgeous patio in the Old City!

Radius Rooftop Lounge is a gorgeous place for gorgeous cocktails. New cocktails are added to their menu so often, you'll want to come back every weekend. Right now, we're loving the Malibu Sunset with coconut rum, muddled strawberries, orange, and pineapple. They also have six infused spirits that you can mix and match with lemonade, margaritas, seltzers and mojitos. We're eyeing the Peach and Pear Vodka.

Get below Knoxville's surface to visit a swanky cocktail lounge reminiscent of old Hollywood. For spring, we recommend something from the Effervescent Section of the The Vault's menu. Expect light, dry cocktails with an emphasis on a sparkling texture with floral, fruity, and exotic flavor profiles. They also have several Group Cocktails for a night out with friends.