You may not be able to afford their pricey duds, but there’s a new way for New Yorkers to get a taste of their favorite designers. Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch are adding “mixologist” to their lengthy resumes, creating drinks for Lower East Side bar Local 138′s summer cocktail menu. Lauren’s “Ralph Raspberry Rum Punch,” is made with crushed raspberries, rum, lemon and lime juice, while Burch’s “Tory Tikki Tini,” is made with grapefruit, mango, strawberry and pineapple. Jacobs’ drink is a take on the classic mint julep. He’s calling it the “Marc Mint Martini.”

Local 138 has always been a favorite of ours, with a casual, neighborhood vibe that’s refreshing to find among the host of pretentious bars in the area. Now there’s another reason to check it out. Local 138 is located at 138 Ludlow Street, between Rivington and Stanton.

(photo from NYC On Tap)