Alcohol
Raspberry Radler
A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Strawberry and Campari Sorbet Sundae
Strawberry sorbet, with a hint of sweet bitterness thanks to Campari, sits on tangy yogurt whipped cream and gets topped with vanilla meringue shards.
By Christina Chaey
Salted Watermelon Margarita
It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that PINK!
By Molly Baz
Champagne Cocktail
Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.
By Talia Baiocchi
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
By David Wondrich
Bananas Flambé
Caramelized bananas in a boozy, butterscotch-y sauce served over creamy mascarpone makes for a delicious dessert paying homage to a classic.
By Claire Saffitz
Tiramisu-y Icebox Cake
This light, coffee-flavored cake is a fun twist on the decadent classic, with layers of Kahlúa-soaked ladyfingers set between a sweet mascarpone filling.
By Claire Saffitz
Spiced Red Wine and Coke
This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Easy Lemon Drop
This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop “martini” is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
By Rachel Gurjar
Country Mince Pie
A sleeper hit from Bon Appetit’s 1974 Thanksgiving menu, this mincemeat pie recipe is deeply fruity and loaded with warm spices.
By Rick Martinez
Poo Driver Cocktail
What began as a prank is now a beloved brunch cocktail at Cafe Mutton in Hudson, NY. Who knew prune juice, lemon juice, vodka, and Fernet could be so delicious?
By Shaina Loew-Banayan
Paloma
On a blazing summer day, nothing hits quite like a sweet, sour, and lightly salty paloma cocktail that comes together in just a moment.
By Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
French 75
The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make you feel like it’s New Year’s Eve in Paris but supremely simple to assemble.
By Chris Morocco
Moscow Mule
With spicy ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice, a Moscow Mule is a cocktail for all seasons—and one that’s remarkably easy to prepare at home.
By Cock'n Bull
Garden Party Super Punch
If you’re looking for the most summery of punches that doesn’t overdo it on the booze, have your people call our people.
By John deBary
Citrus Slushy
Frozen citrus pieces make the base of this refreshing slushy that is salty and sour with a slightly spicy kick!
By Rachel Gurjar
Aperol-Kombucha Spritz
This easy effervescent cocktail gets its tart-sweet vibes from bright kombucha, dry sparkling wine, a dash of Aperol, and a burst of fresh lemon juice.
By Ali Francis
Apricot Tart With Whiskey-Pecan Frangipane
Celebrate the brief (but wondrous!) apricot season with this simple frangipane tart—both the crust and filling come together in a food processor.
By Kendra Vaculin
Summery Sour
A wonderfully balanced summer sipper made up of sweet peak summer peaches and mangos alongside bright citrus juice and a base spirit of your choosing.
By John deBary
BA’s Best Piña Colada
Freezing fresh pineapple definitely makes the best impact flavor-wise in this piña colada recipe.
By Brad Leone