Alcohol
Peach-Aperol Spritz
Fizzy peach sangria made with sparkling rose, ripe fruit, and a touch of aperol = the perfect summer party drink.
By Rachel Gurjar
Salted Strawberry Daiquiri
This strawberry daiquiri’s secrets are an easy berry-infused simple syrup and just a pinch of salt.
By Nahiel Nazzal
Royal Roselle Fizz
Juneteenth calls for a celebratory Red Drink. Shyretha Sheats’ savory-sweet hibiscus and vermouth cocktail is a party in and of itself.
By Shyretha Sheats
Any-Berry Shrub
Yes, this berry shrub recipe takes a couple of weeks to make—but once it’s ready you’ll have a tart-sweet, utterly refreshing beverage whenever you want.
By Christina Chaey
Rum-Soaked Fruit and Coconut Crisp Sundaes
It only takes a few minutes to turn ripe, in-season berries into a syrupy topping for a not-so-typical summer sundae.
By Chrissy Tracey
BA's Best Old-Fashioned
A great old-fashioned recipe is all about simplicity, ingredients, and technique. Stick with these steps, and you’re bound to nail it every time.
By Rick Martinez
Strip Steak au Poivre
A nice steak plus this simple pan sauce will fulfill all your 10 p.m. Parisian dinner dreams.
By Molly Baz
Rosemary Mezcal Fizz
Lime juice and fresh rosemary give this fizzy-frothy mezcal cocktail plenty of citrusy and herbaceous notes—a small prayer of brightness for the summer ahead.
By Maggie Hoffman
Whiskey Sour
The perfect balance of bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and sweet simple syrup for a refreshing cocktail that’s neither too cloying nor too biting.
By Chris Morocco
Swedish Glögg
A warm ruby red mulled wine packed with enough cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to make the whole house smell like the holidays.
By Marcus Samuelsson
Amaro Cocktail
A toasty amaro cocktail with homemade pecan syrup that will warm you up faster than a fireplace. (Well, maybe just as fast.)
By Joseph Stinchcomb
Tequila, Beer, and Citrus Cocktail
The holiday cocktail that takes you straight to the beach (and isn’t that where you want to be anyway?).
By Tiffanie Barriere
Sparkling Wine Cocktails
Absinthe—which is higher proof and packed with warm flavors—makes any glass of bubbly feel even more special.
By Chelsea Gregoire
Citrus Shandy
Summer’s most accessible cocktail is much like the season itself: easy, relaxing, refreshing, sunny, and filled with fruit and flavor.
By Alex Delany
Brothy Clams With Soba
Every batch of clams will bring a different level of saltiness to this update on linguine with clams, so be sure to taste the broth and add water as needed in case it's too salty.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Three Sheets to the Wind Cake
One bite of this piña colada–inspired tres leches cake and you’ll understand why it earned the moniker “three sheets to the wind.”
By Anna Stockwell
Martini Bar
Because you don’t individually stir these ‘tinis for a crowd, water is added to aid in the dilution you’d normally get from ice. You can thank us later.
By Alison Roman
Hot Penicillin
Move over Hot Toddy, there’s a new, even cozier cold weather cocktail in town.
By Molly Baz