Beverages
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
BA’s Best Lemonade
We may be biased, but this is by far the best lemonade recipe we’ve tried. It can also serve as a base for a host of summer drinks.
By Rick Martinez
Peach and Mango Spritzer
This fizzy sipper takes full advantage of John deBary’s Super Summer Fruit Syrup, a sweet-and-sour mixer ready to fulfill all your summer beverage dreams.
By John deBary
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
Almost Aam Panna
This version of aam panna, the ultra-refreshing summer drink, swaps green mangoes for a classic pantry staple: jarred applesauce (yes, really).
By Sonia Chopra
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
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
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
Green Tea Arnold Palmer
The quintessential summer quencher gets an aromatic twist thanks to jasmine green tea.
By Sarah Jampel
Super Summer Fruit Syrup
Simple syrup is good. Super Summer Fruit Syrup is better and able to transform any drink into its best post-vacation summery self.
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
Negroni
Adjust the classic proportions of the gin, vermouth, and Campari in a negroni cocktail recipe for this updated version from London’s Chiltern Firehouse.
By Chiltern Firehouse, London
Chile-Cucumber Agua Fresca
Cool as a cucumber, sure, but it’s the citrus, ginger, and chile that will keep you coming back sip after sip.
By José Roberto Ricalde Gonzalez
Mango-Lime Spritzer
The beloved snack of mangoes with lime and chili powder, reimagined as a sunny drink.
By Zaynab Issa
Mojito
On a sweltering summer evening, nothing hits quite like this minty mojito cocktail recipe. Don’t over-muddle your mint, which can cause bitterness.
By Chris Morocco
Daiquiri, Up-Rocks
This daiquiri recipe is served up-rocks in an elegant coupe and has nothing to do with the slushy, syrupy cocktails you’ll find at swim-up bars.
By Chiltern Firehouse, LondonPhotography by Peden + Munk
Chambéry Cassis
Aromatic dry vermouth and rich, deep black currant liqueur make an auspicious pair.
By Rebekah Peppler
Sake-and-Black-Sugar-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders
Call on these adorable sliders piled high with juicy braised pork for a party or game night—they're great for feeding a crowd and almost all the components can be made well in advance.
By Jessie YuChen