Citrus

Muddled melon lends a hot pink hue. Call it the drink of the summer if you must!

On a blazing summer day, nothing hits quite like this bubbly, tangy-sweet, and lightly salty tequila cocktail.

Use summer’s ripest offerings to make this Mexican party bev.

A feel-good meal full of crunchy veg and even crunchier pita chips.

Evoke the tropics with one sip of this classic cocktail. 

Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.

Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.

This creamy lemon pasta recipe is luscious and amply cheesy, but still bright and fresh. Best part: You can make it for dinner in just 15 minutes.

Whack raw asparagus with a rolling pin, then douse it in a lemony vinaigrette.

Learn how to make salmon en papillote (parchment paper salmon) with spring vegetables and a bright lemon-dill vinaigrette for an elegant, fuss-free meal.

Crispy, Parmesan-crusted cutlets make this spring dish sing.

A glug of lemon-lime soda gives this pound cake a citrusy zip and tender crumb.

A classic with crepes, don’t sleep on the possibilities of this buttery orange syrup.

An oven-baked take on the Atlanta classic.

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

The classic dessert reimagined as a soft and chewy cookie with a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened graham cracker dough and a silky lime custard filling.

These pinwheel-style swirls pair classic sugar cookie dough with cranberry and red wine jam. They’re equally at home on a cheese plate and served as dessert.

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

With tender buttermilk cake layers, a cranberry jam so good you’ll want it on toast, and a silky white chocolate frosting, this is a cake that’s equal parts impressive and achievable.

Canned cranberry jelly transforms into a glossy stir-fry sauce that coats chicken and green beans for a dish reminiscent of your favorite take-out.

An optional splash of orange liqueur makes the simple condiment shine.

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping in a single pitcher, combining the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer.

This sunny mango bread is ultra-moist and bursting with tropical flavor; the loaf is topped with a tangy mango-lime glaze that sets to a glossy finish.

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.