Enid P. Saldana of San Juan, Puerto Rico, writes: "I would love to get the recipe for the lychee Martini they serve at Kittichai, in New York City." This summer, enjoy a vodka Martini with a real twist...
The base for this make-ahead frozen cocktail goes in the freezer before serving, so it doesn't require much ice to stay cool. Serve at your next bbq!
Author: Jeremy Oertel and Natasha David
For a French twist on your morning cup, try this recipe using equal parts coffee and milk. It's typically made with dark roasted coffee
Author: Samuel Goldsmith
Serve this refreshing mint-infused watermelon juice as cooling refreshment in the summer sun.
Author: Nils Bernstein
Nothing like the ubiquitous frozen drinks that bear the same name, this classic cocktail is light, refreshing, and the perfect easy cocktail to while away the summer hours.
I love the flavor of orange zest and spices in a café de olla, so I created a concentrated syrup that is ready on demand to flavor any cold brew. Coconuts are grown all along the Pacific coast of Mexico;...
Author: Rick Martinez
Blend fresh raspberries with lime, mint, sugar, white rum and sparkling water to make a punchy raspberry mojito that's perfect for summer parties
Author: Miriam Nice
Brandy or Scotch also work well in a hot toddy, but the vanilla sweetness of good bourbon was our favorite-this time, at least.
Blend white chocolate with milk and vanilla extract to make this indulgent hot chocolate. Add nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom for added spiciness, if you like
Author: Anna Glover
Here's how to make the best pineapple smoothie! It's got just the right creamy texture and is bursting with sweet fruity flavor.
Author: Sonja Overhiser
Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.
Author: Samuel Goldsmith
This fragrant twist on the gimlet cocktail gets its clean green notes not from lime juice but from fresh basil. For extra glamour and aroma, tuck small sprigs of additional basil into each glass.
Created in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the 1950s, this is a longstanding classic. While it can be made with a variety of rums-dark, aged, spiced, white, coconut-I like using a combination, but feel free...
Author: Kim Haasarud
Eye-opening notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit keep this festive punch from heading into ultra-sweet territory-and fresh mint seconds the motion. "Once the Champagne has been added," says Scott Peacock,...
Author: Scott Peacock
This bittersweet fruity vodka is best served well chilled in shot glasses. It can also be made with other berries like blackcurrants or strawberries.
Author: Mary Cadogan
Enjoy a simple, classic blend of white wine and sparkling water. Wonderfully refreshing, it's the ideal apéritif on a summer's day
Author: Miriam Nice
Bring sunshine to your cocktail repertoire in the form of a punchy, fun banana daiquiri. Garnish with banana slices, lime wedges or cocktail cherries
Author: Miriam Nice
Try this light and deliciously peachy cocktail: the Georgia Peach drink! It's sweet tart with a stunning two-toned color.
Author: Sonja Overhiser
This limeade is made using the whole lime, which gives it a slight bitterness, but trust me: it's so good you won't want to make it any other way.
Author: Fany Gerson
This refreshing punch is as delicious as it is pretty. It is a light, refreshing drink in the summertime and a favorite of ours to serve at gatherings with family and friends.
Author: Echo Blickenstaff
Here's how to make the best lemonade recipe you'll taste from real lemons! Using real citrus gives the best flavor. See above for variations like pink lemonade, sparkling, and more!
Author: Sonja Overhiser
Our banana smoothie is extra creamy and fruity. Depending on how ripe or sweet your banana and orange are, you may need to add a little extra honey, so add based on your taste. There are many additions...
Author: Adam and Joanne Gallagher
A cool, refreshing drink that's perfect for the heat of the summer. Our copycat lemonberry slush is tart and sweet and tastes just like the original.
Author: Steph
The French 75 is a classic cocktail usually made with cognac, though gin is sometimes substituted, and that's the spirit I call for in this recipe. It typically isn't served as a punch but works quite...
Author: Kara Newman
This bright and bubbly punch features pomegranate seeds and Champagne.
Author: Melissa Clark
Root Beer Float-the quintessential summer treat! with scoops of vanilla ice cream floating in bubbly foamy root beer.
Author: Elise Bauer
Here's how to make the original Mai Tai recipe! Gather the ingredients for this tropical rum drink that's as complex as it is fruity.
Author: Sonja Overhiser
Boiled Custard is a traditional holiday drink that is enjoyed in the South every Christmas. Cheap and easy to prepare, this is a family favorite!
Author: Michelle Minnaar
Rompope is served chilled, often over ice, but it can be served warm, which is how I prefer it when cold weather sets in. Either way, it's rich, velvety, fragrant, and certainly full of cheer.
Author: María Del Mar Sacasa
Try a refreshing, non-alcoholic mojito cocktail recipe that skips the usual rum to create a booze-free blend for parties
Author: Good Food team