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Chicago bars and restaurants can now legally sell cocktails to go.
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Where to Order To-Go Cocktails in Chicago

Sip some of the city’s best (and newly legal) carryout drinks

by Naomi Waxman
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Chicago bars and restaurants can now legally sell cocktails to go.
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by Naomi Waxman

Chicago’s won’t be mistaken for Bourbon Street in New Orleans, but to-go cocktails have finally arrived as means to give bars a sorely needed revenue stream during the pandemic. Legally, drinks need to be sealed in tamper-proof packaging, and can’t be consumed on the roadways. In fact, drinks needed to be stored in the trunks of auto vehicles during transportation.

To-go cocktails allow bars to make more money than cocktail kits. It was an uphill battle, but lawmakers consented, but not without tough regulations. That includes putting the bar or restaurant’s liquor license number on the label. But not everyone is following the regulations. Some bars and restaurants serve them in soft drink cups with straws, allowing customers to walk around the city while sipping a boozy margarita.

Check out a few places to order to-go cocktails below, and as a reminder: third-party companies aren’t allowed to deliver the drinks.

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Big Star Wrigleyville

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Popular taco destination Big Star is offering to-go margaritas at both its Wrigleyville and Wicker Park locations. The brand also recently launched a canned version that’s for sale at Binny’s, Foxtrot Markets, and some Whole Foods locations.

3640 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-7120
(773) 857-7120

ROCKS lakeview

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Bar and restaurant ROCKS Lakeview is offering a number of bottled to-go cocktails, including Manhattans and Woolford Old Fashioneds. Beer and wine are also available.

3463 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-0493
(773) 472-0493

Reed's Local

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Avondale tavern Reed’s Local is selling “Killer Pinata” (Sailor Jerry, rums, tropical fruit juices, triple sec) and “Reed’s Summer Lemonade” (vodka, lemonade) for takeout in convenient “adult Capri Sun” pouches.

3017 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 806-0520
(872) 806-0520

Pre order some adult Capri-Sun drinks for your bbq or just for fun! Order by messaging us on Instagram or Facebook. We...

Posted by Reed's Local on Thursday, June 11, 2020

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Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway

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Cesar’s has a stacked lineup of to-go frozen margaritas (16 or 18 ounces), in flavors like classic lime, chamoy, tamarindo, guava, and more with optional flavored pearls. Groups and indecisive types can mix things up by ordering flights of four 8.5-ounce frozen margaritas.

2924 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-9097
(773) 296-9097

T G I F . MARGARITAS TO GO!!! (Yes we’re yelling) . Place your order online at killermargaritas.com . #cesarschicago...

Posted by Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway on Friday, June 26, 2020

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Lost Lake

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Decorated tiki spot Lost Lake is slinging to-go cocktails through walk-up window in Logan Square. Offerings include “Bunny’s Banana Daiquiri” (Overproof Jamaican rum, Guatemalan rum, spiced rum, banana, coconut, lime, demerara) and “From Where to Where” (blanco tequila, mezcal, Navy Strength Jamaican rum, hibiscus, falernum, cold brew coffee, lime, absinthe).

3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 293-6048
(773) 293-6048

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Las Fuentes Restaurant

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Local Mexican mini-chain Las Fuentes is featuring its 16- and 32-ounce margaritas for to-go diners at its Lincoln Park restaurant, as well as suburban locations in Morton Grove and Alsip.

2558 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-2004
(773) 935-2004

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The Whistler

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Chicago cocktail culture hub the Whistler offers a nice selection of pre-mixed drinks for pickup via Tock, such as the “Delhi Cooler” (gin, curry nectar, pineapple, lime) and the “Cool & Vicious” (Averna amaro, peated scotch whisky, Jamaican rum, salt and pepper bitters). There’s also plenty of juices, mixers, syrups, and spirits for fans to play with at home.

2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-3530
(773) 227-3530

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Izakaya Mita

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Bucktown’s laid-back Japanese pub, known for serving some of the most sought-after sake in town, is featuring specialty cocktails in precious souvenir bottles designed by chef Brian Mita via Tock. Options include the “Sayonara Jupiter,” (Mizu lemongrass shochu, Finn’s Gin, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, creme de voilette, luxardo cherry) and “Kyoto 75” (Narutotai “Drunken Snapper” sake, Fukucho “Seaside” sparkling, Joto yuzu, lemon, simple syrup).

1960 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 799-8677
(773) 799-8677

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The Violet Hour

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Standard-setting Wicker Park cocktail bar the Violet Hour is now offering to-go drinks for pickup via Tock. Menu items include “Juliet & Romeo” (Beefeater gin, lime, cucumber, mint, Angostura bitters, salt, rose water) and the “Polka Dot Negroni” (Letherbee gin, Salers Aperitif, Dolin Blanc).

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1500
(773) 252-1500

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Vajra

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Modern South Asian restaurant Vajra is offering pickup cocktails via Tock, such as “the Adagio of Spartans,” (Jinjiji Indian gin, elderflower, Italicus, lime, cucumber-mint infusion, butterfly pea-flower) and “Le Jardin D’Anais” (Praire Organic vodka, Junmai sake, chamomile mint tea, passionfruit, lime). Each item on the drink menu goes for $12, but patrons can get a deal on “the Tercet,” a three-drink collection for $30. A portion of Vajra’s cocktail sales will go to Black-led, trans-lead Chicago LGBTQ center Brave Space Alliance.

1329 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-4990
(312) 929-4990

The Vajra Cocktails To Go Program | A Trio of our season favorites. 12 Each | 8 Gorgeous Ounces. Only Available for...

Posted by Vajra on Thursday, June 18, 2020

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Funkenhausen

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Southern-influenced German restaurant Funkenhausen in West Town has concocted two to-go drinks to help fans cool off at home: the “Wunder Punch” (cherry, vodka, lime, bitters) and “Bourbon Peach Sun Tea” (sweet tea, bourbon, peach, lemon). It’s also offering a rotating “Funken Freezer Pop.” The first round included tequila, cucumber lime, and basil — in the future, reps have promised “Friesling,” a German-style take on “Frose.” 

1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 929-4727
(312) 929-4727

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El Metro Cantina

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This comfy Ukrainian Village taco bar will mix customers margaritas to go in a variety of flavors. Also, if lucky, customers will find Jell-O shots on special.

1959 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 666-5941
(312) 666-5941
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Pacific Standard Time

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California-cool River North restaurant Pacific Standard Time has introduced a menu of pre-mixed cocktails, available for pickup via Tock in either single or triple servings. Selections include the “Mango Bird” (Plantation 3 Star rum, Plantation Xaymaca rum, Campari, lime juice, mango, sugar) and a “Oaxacan Negroni” (Banhez mezcal, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino).

141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 736-1778
(312) 736-1778

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Il Porcellino

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’s Italian River North restaurant Il Porcellino is offering three types of Negronis for carryout: a “Classic Negroni” (Fords gin, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino), a “Mr. White Negroni” (Fords gin, Kina, Suze), and a “Jamaican Negroni” (Appleton 12 year, Smith & Cross Jamaican rum, Campari). Customers can walk in the place an order, according to a rep.

59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 595-0800
(312) 595-0800
Three capped bottles filled with brightly colored cocktails
Il Porcellino offers three types of to-go negronis.
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Kumiko

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West Loop’s elegant, minimalist cocktail hotspot Kumiko, led by partner and star bartender Julia Momose, was on the front lines of Chicago’s cocktails-to-go legalization initiative. Her to-go drink menu includes exciting options such as the “Moonrise Daiquiri” (Fukucho ‘Moon on the Water’ Junmai Ginjo, Rhum Clément Select Barrel, Hoshinomura Hōjicha, demerara, lime, Weatherby’s Bolivian cola nut bitters). Customers can order through the bar’s website, and 10 percent of its July sales will go to Brave Space Alliance.

630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 285-2912
(312) 285-2912

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Simone's

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Quirky Pilsen bar Simone’s is offering to-go verisons of its much-loved micheladas and house cocktails like the “Violent Delights” (Maker’s Mark, Tattersall Sour Cherry Liquer, simple syrup, bitters). Customers can call the bar to place an order or just stop in.

960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-8601
(312) 666-8601
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Happy Friday! Patio is open till MIDNIGHT tonight.

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La Luna

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La Luna in Pilsen features one of Chicago’s top margaritas, and it’s now available to go in a 12-ounce individual size, or as a pitcher. Flavor options include lime, mango, and peach. There’s also palomas, “Big Mich” micheladas, and more. Place pickup or delivery orders via Toast.

1726 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 248-8940
(312) 248-8940

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Virtue Restaurant

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Acclaimed Southern restaurant Virtue in Hyde Park has several to-go cocktail selections, such as “Juneteenth Red Punch” (white rum, punch, ginger ale) and eponymous hit “Patience is a Virtue” (Virtue vodka, creme Yvette, lime). Each order, available through the restaurant’s website, includes two servings.

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 947-8831
(773) 947-8831

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Big Star Wrigleyville

3640 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

Popular taco destination Big Star is offering to-go margaritas at both its Wrigleyville and Wicker Park locations. The brand also recently launched a canned version that’s for sale at Binny’s, Foxtrot Markets, and some Whole Foods locations.

3640 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-7120
(773) 857-7120

ROCKS lakeview

3463 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar and restaurant ROCKS Lakeview is offering a number of bottled to-go cocktails, including Manhattans and Woolford Old Fashioneds. Beer and wine are also available.

3463 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-0493
(773) 472-0493

Reed's Local

3017 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale tavern Reed’s Local is selling “Killer Pinata” (Sailor Jerry, rums, tropical fruit juices, triple sec) and “Reed’s Summer Lemonade” (vodka, lemonade) for takeout in convenient “adult Capri Sun” pouches.

3017 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(872) 806-0520
(872) 806-0520

Pre order some adult Capri-Sun drinks for your bbq or just for fun! Order by messaging us on Instagram or Facebook. We...

Posted by Reed's Local on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway

2924 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Cesar’s has a stacked lineup of to-go frozen margaritas (16 or 18 ounces), in flavors like classic lime, chamoy, tamarindo, guava, and more with optional flavored pearls. Groups and indecisive types can mix things up by ordering flights of four 8.5-ounce frozen margaritas.

2924 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-9097
(773) 296-9097

T G I F . MARGARITAS TO GO!!! (Yes we’re yelling) . Place your order online at killermargaritas.com . #cesarschicago...

Posted by Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway on Friday, June 26, 2020

Lost Lake

3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Decorated tiki spot Lost Lake is slinging to-go cocktails through walk-up window in Logan Square. Offerings include “Bunny’s Banana Daiquiri” (Overproof Jamaican rum, Guatemalan rum, spiced rum, banana, coconut, lime, demerara) and “From Where to Where” (blanco tequila, mezcal, Navy Strength Jamaican rum, hibiscus, falernum, cold brew coffee, lime, absinthe).

3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 293-6048
(773) 293-6048

Las Fuentes Restaurant

2558 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Local Mexican mini-chain Las Fuentes is featuring its 16- and 32-ounce margaritas for to-go diners at its Lincoln Park restaurant, as well as suburban locations in Morton Grove and Alsip.

2558 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-2004
(773) 935-2004

The Whistler

2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Chicago cocktail culture hub the Whistler offers a nice selection of pre-mixed drinks for pickup via Tock, such as the “Delhi Cooler” (gin, curry nectar, pineapple, lime) and the “Cool & Vicious” (Averna amaro, peated scotch whisky, Jamaican rum, salt and pepper bitters). There’s also plenty of juices, mixers, syrups, and spirits for fans to play with at home.

2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-3530
(773) 227-3530

Izakaya Mita

1960 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bucktown’s laid-back Japanese pub, known for serving some of the most sought-after sake in town, is featuring specialty cocktails in precious souvenir bottles designed by chef Brian Mita via Tock. Options include the “Sayonara Jupiter,” (Mizu lemongrass shochu, Finn’s Gin, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, creme de voilette, luxardo cherry) and “Kyoto 75” (Narutotai “Drunken Snapper” sake, Fukucho “Seaside” sparkling, Joto yuzu, lemon, simple syrup).

1960 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 799-8677
(773) 799-8677

The Violet Hour

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Standard-setting Wicker Park cocktail bar the Violet Hour is now offering to-go drinks for pickup via Tock. Menu items include “Juliet & Romeo” (Beefeater gin, lime, cucumber, mint, Angostura bitters, salt, rose water) and the “Polka Dot Negroni” (Letherbee gin, Salers Aperitif, Dolin Blanc).

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1500
(773) 252-1500

Vajra

1329 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Modern South Asian restaurant Vajra is offering pickup cocktails via Tock, such as “the Adagio of Spartans,” (Jinjiji Indian gin, elderflower, Italicus, lime, cucumber-mint infusion, butterfly pea-flower) and “Le Jardin D’Anais” (Praire Organic vodka, Junmai sake, chamomile mint tea, passionfruit, lime). Each item on the drink menu goes for $12, but patrons can get a deal on “the Tercet,” a three-drink collection for $30. A portion of Vajra’s cocktail sales will go to Black-led, trans-lead Chicago LGBTQ center Brave Space Alliance.

1329 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-4990
(312) 929-4990

The Vajra Cocktails To Go Program | A Trio of our season favorites. 12 Each | 8 Gorgeous Ounces. Only Available for...

Posted by Vajra on Thursday, June 18, 2020

Funkenhausen

1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Southern-influenced German restaurant Funkenhausen in West Town has concocted two to-go drinks to help fans cool off at home: the “Wunder Punch” (cherry, vodka, lime, bitters) and “Bourbon Peach Sun Tea” (sweet tea, bourbon, peach, lemon). It’s also offering a rotating “Funken Freezer Pop.” The first round included tequila, cucumber lime, and basil — in the future, reps have promised “Friesling,” a German-style take on “Frose.” 

1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 929-4727
(312) 929-4727

El Metro Cantina

1959 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

This comfy Ukrainian Village taco bar will mix customers margaritas to go in a variety of flavors. Also, if lucky, customers will find Jell-O shots on special.

1959 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 666-5941
(312) 666-5941
Ashok Selvam/Eater Chicago

Pacific Standard Time

141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

California-cool River North restaurant Pacific Standard Time has introduced a menu of pre-mixed cocktails, available for pickup via Tock in either single or triple servings. Selections include the “Mango Bird” (Plantation 3 Star rum, Plantation Xaymaca rum, Campari, lime juice, mango, sugar) and a “Oaxacan Negroni” (Banhez mezcal, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino).

141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 736-1778
(312) 736-1778

Il Porcellino

59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’s Italian River North restaurant Il Porcellino is offering three types of Negronis for carryout: a “Classic Negroni” (Fords gin, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino), a “Mr. White Negroni” (Fords gin, Kina, Suze), and a “Jamaican Negroni” (Appleton 12 year, Smith & Cross Jamaican rum, Campari). Customers can walk in the place an order, according to a rep.

59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 595-0800
(312) 595-0800
Three capped bottles filled with brightly colored cocktails
Il Porcellino offers three types of to-go negronis.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises [Official Photo]

Kumiko

630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

West Loop’s elegant, minimalist cocktail hotspot Kumiko, led by partner and star bartender Julia Momose, was on the front lines of Chicago’s cocktails-to-go legalization initiative. Her to-go drink menu includes exciting options such as the “Moonrise Daiquiri” (Fukucho ‘Moon on the Water’ Junmai Ginjo, Rhum Clément Select Barrel, Hoshinomura Hōjicha, demerara, lime, Weatherby’s Bolivian cola nut bitters). Customers can order through the bar’s website, and 10 percent of its July sales will go to Brave Space Alliance.

630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 285-2912
(312) 285-2912

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Simone's

960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Quirky Pilsen bar Simone’s is offering to-go verisons of its much-loved micheladas and house cocktails like the “Violent Delights” (Maker’s Mark, Tattersall Sour Cherry Liquer, simple syrup, bitters). Customers can call the bar to place an order or just stop in.

960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-8601
(312) 666-8601
View this post on Instagram

Happy Friday! Patio is open till MIDNIGHT tonight.

A post shared by Simone's Bar (@simones_bar) on

La Luna

1726 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

La Luna in Pilsen features one of Chicago’s top margaritas, and it’s now available to go in a 12-ounce individual size, or as a pitcher. Flavor options include lime, mango, and peach. There’s also palomas, “Big Mich” micheladas, and more. Place pickup or delivery orders via Toast.

1726 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 248-8940
(312) 248-8940

Virtue Restaurant

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Acclaimed Southern restaurant Virtue in Hyde Park has several to-go cocktail selections, such as “Juneteenth Red Punch” (white rum, punch, ginger ale) and eponymous hit “Patience is a Virtue” (Virtue vodka, creme Yvette, lime). Each order, available through the restaurant’s website, includes two servings.

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 947-8831
(773) 947-8831

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