When it's baking outside, and every tram feels like a mobile sauna, there’s only one sensible plan. Find the nearest frozen cocktail, park yourself in the shade and pretend you’re somewhere with a beach.
From icy margaritas to daiquiris worth every pound, these Manchester spots know exactly how to keep things cool during the heatwave...
Diecast
If there was ever a season for House of Daiquiri, this is it. Diecast's sprawling beer garden was practically built for sunny afternoons, with frozen daiquiris flowing from their dedicated bar and plenty of space to while away an entire afternoon.
51 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JQ
Ramona
Frozen margaritas are a staple here, and for good reason. Whether you stick with the classic or branch out into one of the rotating frozen specials, they're made for sipping in the sunshine while demolishing a slice of Detroit pizza.
40 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JG
The Firehouse
Sharing a home with Ramona means you're never far from an excellent frozen margarita. Firehouse brings a slightly more Mediterranean feel, making those ice-cold tequila creations the perfect partner to grilled meats, smoky skewers and long evenings.
40 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JG
Public
Public doesn't do anything by halves, and that includes its frozen cocktails. Expect seasonal slushies with plenty of personality, packed with fresh fruit and quality spirits.
9 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB
Sterling
Sleek interiors meet seriously good cocktails at Sterling. Their frozen serves are way more polished than other, more gimmicky offerings if you're after somewhere a little more upscale.
Norfolk Street, Manchester M2 1DW
Mala
Mala's frozen cocktails are all about tropical flavours served against a bustling backdrop of live music and a whole bunch of proper good food vendors to help soak the booze up.
8 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW
Crazy Pedro's
Few drinks are as iconic in Manchester as Pedro's frozen margarita. It's sweet, sharp and seriously easy to keep ordering. Pair it with a ridiculously huge pizza slice, and you've got summer sorted.
1 Short Street, Manchester M4 1AA
Tangerine
One of the city's newer cocktail spots, Tangerine has quickly earned a reputation for playful drinks with plenty of colour. Their frozen cocktails are bright, fresh and ideal for cooling off in their cracking outdoor terrace.
Arch 60-61, 13-17 New Bailey St, Salford M3 5FS
Nell's Pizza
Massive New York-style slices deserve equally refreshing drinks. Nell's frozen cocktails are simple, icy and perfect alongside a foldable slice bigger than your head.
39 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
Pico's Tacos
Tacos and frozen margaritas are one of life's better combinations. Pico's serves up properly refreshing frozen margs alongside some of the city's best tacos, making it almost impossible to stop at just one of either.
Mackie Mayor, 1 Eagle Street, Manchester M4 5BU