Cocktail
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
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
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
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
Cilantro Pisco Smash
Pisco, Peru’s iconic brandy, is aromatic, herbal, and subtly sweet—it pairs perfectly with cilantro for a bit of freshness.
By Danielle Bell and Pablo Osorio
Adonis Spritz
This low-ABV sipper made with sherry and sweet vermouth is virtually hangover-proof.
By Christina Chaey
Eggnog
Fluffy beaten egg whites make this eggnog recipe lighter and easier to drink than a cup of cream and booze has any right to be.
By Amiel StanekPhotography by Matt Duckor
Celery and Salted Lemon Cocktail
This brunch cocktail uses 8 celery stalks so, if you ignore the vodka, it’s basically spa water.
By Andy Baraghani
Cognac Punch Swizzle
Cognac doesn’t deserve to gather dust in the back of your liquor cabinet. Here it fits seamlessly into a tropical punch with the help of a creamy condensed milk and pineapple syrup.
By Shyretha Sheats
Cranberry Rum Punch
This rum punch is very simple to throw together, but cranberry-studded ice makes it feel deceptively fancy, doubling as a festive garnish and temperature control.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spiced Blood Orange Shrub
Refreshing, alcohol-free (just don’t call it a mocktail), and a noble destiny for that bag of citrus hanging out in the fridge.
By Zaynab Issa
Stanley Tucci’s Martini
Gin or vodka? Tucci’s recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.
By Stanley Tucci