Summer Drinks
The 2010s roséwave may have gone flat, but wine insiders know there are still gems to be found.
Anna Lee C. Iijima
Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.
Amiel Stanek
A riff on the Bicycle Thief cocktail, a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, this three-ingredient, party-ready twist features grapefruit soda.
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Matchbook Distilling puts fruit front and center.
Sam Stone
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Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.
Using frozen strawberries means no need for ice cubes. White rum adds just enough booze and fresh lime juice, bright acidity.
Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.
This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.
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Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.
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Crushed raspberries and beer, vermouth sangria, a hot pink watermelon punch, and more cooling sips for summertime.
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Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.
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Creamy, sweet, fizzy, and thirst-quenching, all in one.
Haneen J. Iqbal
Simple syrup is the smartest way to sweeten any cold drink.
Chala June
Bonus: You can make it while you sleep.
Christina Chaey
The most refreshing part of my summer.
Nayantara Dutta
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This is the only horoscope that you can blend.
You could pay $7 at a café...or you could make it at home.
Sarah Jampel
After a year of R&D, bartender Bobby Heugel landed on this near-perfect version of the whisky highball.
Elyse Inamine
When the summer heat won't stop, it's time for rum.
Al Culliton
The shandy is the ultimate day-drinking drink.
Alison Roman
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Celebrate the 4th of July and your day off with these refreshing drinks.
If your Barq’s isn’t floating around in a hot pink flamingo this summer, reconsider every decision you’ve made up until this point.
Alex Beggs
Yeah, you're going to want to double this recipe.
Aliza Abarbanel
An actually good recipe for the much-maligned drink.
Carla Lalli Music