After years of carefully spooning foam in coupes, San Antonio's drinking culture is no longer taking itself so seriously. Local bartenders are rediscovering the "dark ages of cocktails" when playfully named sippers were whipped up as quickly as a Donna Summer beat. The libations popular in the '70s and early '80s may not have required much skill, but they provided some much-needed hedonism. And they're just right for 2025.

This summer, we're skipping fussy Jazz Age libations in favor of drinks that deliver more fun. Slink into a Halston halter, throw on some glitter, and hustle down to these Alamo City bars shaking up delightfully disco-fied drinks.

Cellar Mixology: White Russian
Born in the boozy boredom of Post-war America, the simple trio of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream was an easy escape from the pink-tiled walls of suburbia. They found renewed popularity in the go-go-go of the Me Decade, when cosmopolitans chased jitters as much as Ferragamo sandals. This stylish basement bar prepares it for a 2025 revival with a blast of liquid nitrogen.

Hugman's Oasis: Frozen Piña Colada
Few can hear the words "piña colada" without thinking of Rupert Holmes' eternal 1980 hit "Escape." By the dawn of the new decade, the coconut cocktail was shorthand for the swinging '70s lifestyle. Today, one needn't plan a key party to enjoy a little debauchery. Order a couple of these frozen classics and step out onto the River Walk. We can't guarantee you'll get caught in the rain.

Leo's Hideout: Fuzzy Navel
No brand was more responsible for bringing about the dark ages of cocktails than DeKuyper, which popularized schnapps in America, a spirit that dates back to the actual dark ages. And the undisputed monarch of all flavors was peach. This downtown pizza joint's frozen rendition of the Baby Boomer classic brings back its former glory, still as regal in frosty form.

Pumpers: Bushwacker
Invented in 1975 by St. Thomas bartender Angie Conigliaro, this creamy concoction brought some sunshine to the moody White Russians that were then all the rage. Pumpers' frozen version keeps the original vodka, crème de cacao, and coffee liqueur, then turns up the rpm with rum. Order it for dessert or dip your fries in it, then follow that sugar buzz to the discotheque.

Tokyo Cowboy: Grasshopper
Although the origins are fuzzy, this minty cocktail was a staple of bar menus long before Abba was having the time of their lives. The '70s obsession with creamy drinks put it back on the main stage. This River Walk's version is hardly traditional — adding in Branca Menta, oat milk, and aromatic pandan — but it does turn a new generation on to a timeless tipple.

Zocca Cuisine d'Italia: Riverbanger
No cocktail defined the disco era as much as the Harvey Wallbanger, essentially a screwdriver with a pop of Galliano. Still, the Italian liqueur's notoriously tall bottles ensured that the drink would have a short shelf life. Zocca's solution? Sub in Amaro Montenegro and rework the rowdy chugger as a groovy brunch alternative to mimosas.