Alcohol
BA’s Best Old-Fashioned
A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.
By Rick Martinez
Golden Hour
Pleasantly bitter Suze pairs with ginger syrup, sparkling wine, and a piece of candied ginger that fizzes and bubbles from the bottom of the glass.
By Kendra Vaculin
Mushrooms au Poivre
Giving mushrooms the au poivre treatment transforms the humble shrooms into a showstopping main fit for the fanciest of bistros.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Cranberry-Maple Mule
This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Bourbon-Date Pecan Pie
Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Green Apple Martini
Call it an appletini if you wish, one thing's for certain: This Jolly-Rancher-hued drink, garnished with a candy-red cherry, is as striking as it is delicious.
By Carlos Quinonez
Manhattan
This classic rye cocktail doesn’t have to try hard. Just add vermouth and a dash of bitters for a deeply satisfying sip.
By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria
The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.
By Maggie Hoffman
Siesta
Revive yourself for the night ahead with this vivid tequila, grapefruit, and Campari cocktail.
By Chris Morocco
Spa Water Punch
This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.
By Maggie Hoffman
Hot Pink Punch
Rim some glasses with spicy salt and make this juicy watermelon cocktail recipe for your summer barbecue. It’s an easy gin cocktail served by the pitcher.
By Maggie Hoffman
Spa Water Punch
This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.
By Maggie Hoffman
Campari Spritz
Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.
By Maggie Hoffman
Ginger Snap
A low-alcohol cocktail made for the modern era, the Ginger Snap will be your go-to easy sipper all summer.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Crispy Fried Shrimp and Giardiniera
How do you make fried shrimp better? By adding giardiniera to the mix. Here the duo gets coated in a vodka-spiked batter to create a remarkably crisp exterior.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Frozen Garibaldi
This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.
By Maggie Hoffman
Dirty Martini Chicken Thighs
This cheeky chicken recipe crams all of the iconic flavors of a dirty martini—olive brine, vodka, vermouth, and all—into a savory one-pan meal.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Earl Grey Martini
Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Mezcal Sour
Easy to remember and simple to make, this tart, smoky mezcal sour is a timeless drink.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Garden Wedding
This gin and peach cocktail is tangy, herbal, and refreshing, thanks to a touch of Greek yogurt and a few fresh basil leaves shaken into the drink.
By Maggie Hoffman