We visited New York City's best, trendiest hotel bars. We taste-tested. We photographed. We rated. And we got the recipes -- directly from the bartenders -- so you can make them at home.

Hotel bars we went to:

Rare View Rooftop at the Hilton New York Fashion District Jimmy at The James Hotel New York La Bottega at The Maritime The Living Room at The Standard New York

Here are our favorites of Summer 2011, but don't worry -- we're going to keep drinking straight into fall, and winter, and... spring. Stay tuned for more cocktail recipes!

#1 Peach Fuzz

The Maritime The refreshingly sweet flavor with the chunky peach surprises in each sip hit the spot on a hot summer day.

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The James New York SoHo

Peach Fuzz, La Bottega at The Maritime, New York

1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka1.5 oz peach syrupJuice of half a lemonSplash of peach vodkaPeach chunks

Shake ingredients together and serve in a highball glass. Garnish with mint and dollop of peach puree.

Scene at La Bottega at The Maritime

#2 The Cartel

The James New York

The sour tequila and Ginger Liqueur mixture creates a pleasant explosion on the palate. Baby, it’s a firework.

The Cartel, Jimmy at The James New York

1 ½ oz Herradura Silver Tequila1 oz Canton Ginger Liqueur2 oz Pineapple JUICE½ Honey Syrup4 dash Peruvian Bitters

Build in tin, shake with ice, strain into rocks glass, garnish with pineapple wedge.

Scene at Jimmy at The James New York

#3 RARE Fashion

Hilton New York Fashion District Hotel

Four slices each of green apples and cucumbers. Enough said.

RARE Fashion, Rare View Rooftop at Hilton New York Fashion District

2oz Hendrick’s Gin¾ oz simple syrup4 slices each of green apples & cucumbersSplash of lime juice

Muddle, strain and serve in a glass on ice.

Scene at Rare View Rooftop at Hilton New York Fashion District

#4 Whiskey Punch

The Standard New York

First, the name is cool. Second, the ingredients include: whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and Prosecco. Yes, it tastes as delicious as it sounds.

Whiskey Punch, The Living Room at The Standard New York

2 oz rye whiskey1 oz lemon juice½ oz orange juice1 oz simple syrupProsecco

Pour all ingredients except Prosecco into mixing glass with ice. Shake and strain into tall glass with crushed ice. Add Prosecco.

Garnish with an orange twist.

Scene at The Living Room at The Standard New York