Polar Seltzer’s Summer Flavors Inspire Cocktails and Ice Cream

Find a Pineapple Grapefruit mule at Viale, Raspberry Rosé Parlor Ice Cream, and more fizzy fun around Boston in June.

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Polar’s summer 2017 flavors/Photo by Jamie Ducharme

The day Polar Beverages makes its seasonal flavor announcement is a joyful day at the Boston magazine office, year after year. Apparently, we are not alone: Two local spots are celebrating this summer’s batch of fizzy flavors with new, refreshing treats. Beginning June 1, Viale will have an entire cocktail menu featuring Polar Seltzer, and later that month, Parlor Ice Cream’s latest pop-up will have three seltzer-inspired scoops.

“We’re about supporting local purveyors and brands, and Polar’s 2017 summer flavors are great,” says Viale co-owner and beverage director Mark Young. “We went out of our way to complement the flavors and spike them appropriately.”

The Cambridge restaurant also took the time to come up with Worcester-centric names for each drink special. From the Burncoat Mule, with Polar pineapple grapefruit seltzer, fresh lime juice, and vodka; to the Qunsigamond Sangria, with Polar’s raspberry rosé seltzer, check out the full list below.

Later in June, Jacqueline Dole will spin a few new Parlor Ice Cream flavors inspired by this summer’s batch of seltzer. It won’t be the first time the central Mass. native looked to the iconic Worcester beverage company for inspiration: One of Parlor’s go-to flavors is Polar Orange Dry. This time, she’ll bring Raspberry Rosé, Pineapple Passion, and Mango Berry ice creams. Tickets for the Parlor + Polar Social include a scoop of each flavor.

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Parlor Ice Cream is launching retail distribution this summer. The packed pints will include her flagship flavors, while these Polar Seltzer riffs are a one-time-only treat. At Viale, the seltzer cocktails will continue for a to-be-determined, limited time. If you’re a Polar Seltzer lover, don’t miss these buzzy summer events.

Viale, 502 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-576-1900, vialecambridge.com.

Parlor Ice Cream + Polar Seltzer Summer Social, $15, Saturday, June 17, 2-4 p.m., 423 West Broadway, #300, South Boston, Eventbrite.

Polar Seltzer cocktails at Viale Cambridge

Polar Seltzer cocktails at Viale Cambridge. / Photo provided

Polar Seltzer Cocktails at Viale—$11

Salisbury Spritz
Aperol, Blueberry Infused Cocchi Rosa, Prosecco, Polar Mango Berry Seltzer, Orange Twist

Burncoat Mule
Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Syrup, Polar Pineapple Grapefruit Seltzer, Lime Wedge

Quinsigamond Sangria
Dry Rose Wine, Cognac, Apple Brandy, Fresh Grapefruit & Lemon Juices, Polar Raspberry Rose Seltzer, Fresh Berries

Hopeville Margarita
Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Cucumber, Mint Syrup, Polar Watermelon Margarita Seltzer, Salted Rim

Green Hill Collins:
Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Polar Strawberry Sunrise Seltzer, Strawberry Garnish