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Pool Tables COCKTAILS TASTE BETTER AT THESE WATERSIDE LOUNGES ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND. BY JESSICA LANIEWSKI Bar Harbor Club The original Bar Harbor Club was built in 1930 by J.P. Morgan as a playground for his notable friends. Today it still offers refined service—to its members, as well as guests of the Harborside and West Street Hotels—at a new two-story clubhouse and adjoining pool overlooking the harbor. Enjoy the midday sun from a chaise longue with an Indian Summer, made with Bombay Sapphire, St-Germain elderf lower liqueur, muddled grapefruit, and lime. 111 West St., Bar Harbor, ME, 207-288-5033; barharborclub.com Bokx 109 Find respite from the heat this summer at the chic Bokx 109 pool and restaurant at the Hotel Indigo. Reserve one of the four spacious cabanas for the day and, between dips in the pool, sip a Watermelon Cape Codder, made with Smirnoff watermelon vodka and cranberry juice, or the Bokx punch, with Bacardi and orange, pineapple, and cherry juices. 399 Grove St., Newton, 617-454- 3399; newtonbokx.com Chatham Bars Inn Snag a cushioned lounge chair or rent a cabana by the pool or private beach for the day. Quench your thirst with the Star Fish, made with Van Gogh açai-blue- berry vodka, lemonade, blue Curaçao, and soda water, or the Monomoy Runner, with Cruzan light rum, Myers's dark rum, pineapple and orange juices, and grenadine—delivered to your side by the cabana's private attendant. 297 Shore Road, Chatham, 508-945-0096; chathambarsinn.com The Colonnade Hotel It's a whole new rooftop lounge this summer thanks to a complete redesign, including a new bar and cabanas. The heart-of-the-city location is the perfect place to enjoy cold drinks throughout the day and after work. Try the RTP White Sangria, made with Stoli Blueberi, St-Germain, Sauvignon Blanc, peach schnapps, simple syrup, and Sprite. 120 Huntington Ave., 617-424- 7000; colonnadehotel.com Mohegan Sun Bask in the sun after trying your luck at the tables at this resort and casino. The indoor pool has an adjoining sun terrace, and cabanas can be rented daily. Enjoy a Mango Mojito, made with Belvedere Mango Passion vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, mint leaves, and a splash of orange juice and club soda. Every Thursday and Saturday night during the summer, Mohegan Sun hosts GLO, the region's only nighttime pool party. 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT, 888-226-7711; mohegansun.com Revere Hotel Boston Common The sexy vibe at the rooftop pool at the Revere Hotel will have you craving the spicy Frida, made with Tanteo jalapeño tequila, fresh watermelon purée, and simple syrup, or the Blueberry Vojito, with Stoli Blueberi, fresh lime juice, and soda. Grab a drink at the bar (or take advantage of chairside service) and sun yourself in one of the six cabanas or chaise longues in the 16,000-square-foot space. 200 Stuart St., 617-482-1800; reverehotel.com Topnotch Resort Head to the Green Mountains for a day of hiking and biking, then relax by the outdoor pool at Topnotch Resort. Order the Apple Basil Punch, made with rye whiskey, local Cold Hollow apple cider, simple syrup, Vermont bitters, and basil, or the Summer Pear Mojito, with rum, pear nectar, club soda, simple syrup, and mint. 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, 802-253-8585; topnotchresort.com Wequassett Resort and Golf Club Arrive early to stake out a seat at Wequassett's pool, overlooking beautiful Pleasant Bay. The poolside bar LiBAYtions mixes cocktails such as a cucumber mint julep, made with cucumber simple syrup, fresh mint, and Kentucky bourbon, or the Lemon Boo Berry martini, with açai blueberry vodka, lemon, blueber- ries, and honey. 2173 Rte. 28, Harwich, 508-432- 5400; wequassett.com BC Grab a cucumber mint julep from the poolside bar at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club. BAR NONE Revere Hotel Boston Common resident mixologist Teodora Bakardzhieva predicts what everyone will be drinking this summer. How do you create your summer cocktail menu? We want the cocktails to feel inspired by what you might drink while sitting by a beach or on an island. What are guests looking for in a poolside cocktail? A cool, refreshing, easy-to- drink beverage. We've created cocktails that are easy to make but don't sacrifice taste or the art of mixology. What will guests be imbibing at the Revere this summer? This year we're introducing fun Jell-O shots, like the Hibiscus Rum Punch and Champagne Sangria. They play off the nostalgia of childhood but are made with alcohol. Hibiscus Rum Punch 120 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM GUIDE imbibe