Vodka

Set aside some of the muddled berry-and-herb mixture and top with ginger beer to make a nonalcoholic refresher.

For best flavor, head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until solid.

Bizarre flavors abound in booze. Andrew Knowlton tackles the latest from Three Olives, which brings together vodka, coconut water, and...Elvis Presley?

A perfect use for that leftover can of chipotles in adobo hiding in the fridge.

Use this spicy vodka in a Bloody Mary for extra kick.

Since you’re already taking a couple of days to make punch, might as well make fancy ice. Try freezing water in balloons. Run the frozen ovals under cold water until they just fit inside your glasses.

Play beverage director Jim Kearns describes this tipple as “dark, evocative, and complex”—all good things when you’re angling for a little mystery.

Coconut water is known for being a big source of hydration. It's a perfect potassium-rich pairing for a little vodka, lemon and aromatic Earl grey simple syrup.

FAIR. vodka is odorless and tasteless—but it's made from Fair Trade quinoa. The BA Foodist, Andrew Knowlton, reviews this feel-good mixer

If juicing sounds too healthy for you, may we suggest adding booze? The beets turn the vodka a fantastic shade of pink, and ginger adds a flavorful kick.

It will if Tony Abou-Ganim has any say. The mixologist's new book is an ambitious attempt to redeem the spirit that people love but bartenders hate

Adam Perry Lang makes this dangerously drinkable peach infusion with moonshine, a.k.a. "white whiskey," which is enjoying a comeback these days. Substitute it for the vodka, if you like.

Muddled peas add a fresh twist. Pouring through a fine-mesh strainer makes for a clean-drinking cocktail.

This cocktail is incredibly simple and incredibly good. Green tea kombucha, homemade (three-ingredient) dill syrup, and vodka are all you need.

This pineapple-mint vodka recipe is pretty much the definition of refreshing.

This spicy bloody mary will cure…whatever…happened last night.