Sip Summer: Refreshing Cocktails at Ray’s Cafe

Sip Summer: Refreshing Cocktails at Ray’s Cafe

August 25, 2025

There’s no better way to enjoy the last weeks of summer than at a Seattle restaurant with a stunning water view and fresh, vibrant drinks. At Ray’s Cafe, we’re serving up three refreshing cocktails that pair perfectly with sunshine, sea breeze, and the best seafood in town.

Pink Grapefruit & Strawberry Sangria – A Taste of Summer
Our guest-favorite sangria is light, fruity, and endlessly sippable. Crafted with dry rosé wine, Giffard Pamplemousses liqueur, Aperol, vodka, lemon, grapefruit, strawberry purée, and soda. It’s summer in a glass—served over rocks for the perfect chill.

Spicy Watermelon Margarita – A Sweet & Spicy Favorite
This vibrant cocktail balances juicy watermelon with a hint of heat, creating a bold and refreshing sip. A must-try for margarita lovers looking for something new. Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, agave, lime, watermelon, jalapeño, Scrappy’s fire biters, rocks, Tajin rim.

Citrus, Spice & Everything Nice – Zero Proof, Full Flavor
Our zero-proof creation delivers layers of flavor, spice, and citrus—perfect for a mindful night out. Seedlip ‘Spice’ N/A spirit, grapefruit, lemon, rosemary, up.

Enjoy these cocktails in our casual dining space—the 2nd floor Café—where panoramic views of Puget Sound create the ultimate backdrop for a late-summer evening. Pair your drinks with our signature seafood dishes, from fresh oysters to wild local salmon, and soak up the best of the season.

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Experience why we’re one of the top waterfront restaurants in Seattle. Join us for cocktails, casual dining, and unmatched seafood—before summer slips away.

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6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690

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