Cocktail
Spiked Ginger-Mint Lemonade
Refreshing! And potentially debilitating, so be careful. Pitmaster Furman uses Lawn Dart ginger-lemon liqueur, but Absolut Citron will work.
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Jalapeño Poppers, One-Skillet Steak, and 8 More Recipes for the Weekend
It's going to be a spicy one.
Take These Cocktails Disguised as Soda Cans Everywhere You Go This Summer
These cocktails can be taken with you to the park, to the beach, to your backyard, and anywhere else you don't want to be caught carrying a cocktail glass.
Spiked Ginger-Lemonade Soda Can Cocktail
Served in a can of ginger beer, this tart, pleasantly bitter drink is as well-balanced as a complex cocktail.
Cherry-Bourbon Soda Can Cocktail
Adding bourbon and Campari to cherry cola makes for a sweet, spicy, and refreshing backyard drink.
Salty Paloma Soda Can Cocktail
This refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail, served right in the can, is refreshing, subtly sweet, and salty.
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What to Cook This Weekend: June 22–24
Taste the rainbow.
5 Common Groceries That Make Splendid Summer Cocktails
When you combine them with a bottle of booze, of course.
Gin Rocket
This spin on the gimlet uses shaved fennel and muddled arugula, which gives it an anise-and-pepper flavor that’s ideal for serving with seafood or light pasta dishes.
Blackberry-Cucumber Mule
This easy, gingery cocktail can be made with gin or vodka. No blackberries on hand? Sub in any fresh or frozen berries.
Slippery When Wet
This fragrant and refreshing strawberry-gin drink has a secret ingredient: a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture.
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What to Cook This Weekend: May 18–20
Embrace the weekend with an Aperol spritz, savory Dutch babies, and roast lamb with artichokes and lemon.
How to Make a Classic Margarita
Step one: put down the bottle of store-bought sour mix.
Spiced Cherry Spritz
This deep maroon cocktail has a hint of cherry cola, but a subtle, spicy, and not-too-sweet flavor.
Cynar Spritz
Sweet, citrusy grapefruit pairs well with herbaceous Cynar, and adding dry Prosecco provides balance.
Pimm's Spritz
The combination of Pimm’s and Cel-Ray is pleasantly herbal- and celery-forward.
Ginger Spritz
This light, refreshing drink will be your new favorite to serve at brunch or picnics.
Campari Spritz
Dry rosé wine and lemon soda complement the citrusy flavor of bittersweet Campari, making for a beautifully vibrant summer cocktail.
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What to Cook This Weekend: February 10-11
Including a big Sunday sauce, hands-off baked rice, and the easiest, cheesiest snack we know.
A Cocktail Party Guide for Beginners
Rule #1: Don't put out a cheese plate.