Arizona’s sweltering summer temperatures are here, and Phoenicians are taking refuge at pools around the Valley to beat the heat. While a dip into the water can be the perfect antidote for a hot summer day, loungers can take it up a notch with a chilled poolside cocktail. From nostalgic frozen treats to inventive craft cocktails, here are the best available poolside around the Phoenix area.
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Where to Drink By the Pool Near Phoenix This Summer
Great, refreshing poolside options around town

Lylo Swim Club
This nostalgic take on childhood favorite Dole Whip matches the vibrant and playful feel of Rise Uptown Hotel and the accompanying Lylo Swim Club. The Dole Whip is swirled with the familiar pineapple soft serve and made alcoholic with not one, but two types of rum.
OH Pool Bar + Cabanas
The OH Pool is known for being a go-to daytime party spot and the cocktail menu reflects its fun atmosphere with a variety of chilled and frozen drink options with names like It’s Always Sunny Margarita and Coco-Jito. A favorite is the Frosé All Day, a festive take on typical frosé, made with Grey Goose watermelon basil vodka, watermelon syrup, lemon and of course, frosé. To really keep the party going all day, opt for the full pitcher.
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Cottontail Lounge
The W Scottsdale’s WET Deck is a summer pool destination located in the middle of Old Town Scottsdale, and the poolside Cottontail Lounge is a stunning reprieve to take a break from a swim and grab a drink. The Vice is the quintessential summer refreshment made with Malibu coconut rum, strawberry purée, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, frozen and blended.
The Spire Bar
The Spire Bar opened at The Arizona Biltmore following its late 2021 renovation and has become one of the Valley’s best-loved outdoor bars. Even better? It’s steps away from the historic property’s seven pools. An excellent cocktail to sip after a dip in the pool is the sweet and summery Queen Bee made with white rum, aloe liqueur, watermelon, honey, basil and lime.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Even those who can’t escape to a tropical paradise this summer can enjoy the same experience sipping a frozen pina colada from a coconut while their toes are in the sand at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ beach pool. This go-to summer cocktail is done at the Princess with Captain Morgan spiced rum, Bacardi white rum, pineapple, and lots of coconut.
Alibi
The Ocaso offers a good blend of fruity and spicy with tequila, raspberry habanero, raspberry liqueur and lime. Visitors can enjoy not only the 14th floor rooftop pool, but the stunning, 180-degree panoramic views of Tempe and Arizona mountain tops surrounding them.