Cocktail Recipes

Our version of the limoncello—lemon-infused Italian liqueur—is bright and refreshing.

Sweet lychees add a delicious twist to a traditional vodka martini for a noteworthy cocktail.

Freshly squeezed orange juice adds another layer of flavor and sets this otherwise classic margarita apart.

With more coconut water than vodka, this cocktail is basically a health drink!

Nothing screams summer quite like a pretty pink watermelon cocktail.

This refreshing drink is the perfect complement to our Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Rice Noodles with Scallions and Herbs.

This signature cocktail combines bourbon whiskey with effervescent ginger ale to create a refreshing beverage that matches well with a number of appetizers and snacks.

A big batch of this refreshing, fruity cocktail is perfect for a brunch or daytime gathering.

Seasonal, fresh ingredients make summer the best time to enjoy this invigorating cocktail.

Legend has it that the cherry bounce, a drink popular in the southern United States, was one of George Washington’s favorite tipples. It was originally made with brandy, but you can also use bourbon, vodka, dark rum, or (as here) white rum, which lets the fruit’s natural color shine through. The cherry-infused spirit needs to sit for at least a week and up to one month before being chilled and served ice-cold.

Warm nights call for a refreshing drink, and these icy margaritas are perfect for the occasion.

Add this White Cosmopolitan to your happy hour menu for an instant hit. 

Lillet Rose, a fortified-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscatel, has the aroma of flowers and ripe berries -- perfect for a springtime aperitif. Garnishing the drinks with edible flowers is a lovely touch.

This delicious margarita recipe is courtesy of Mo'nique's "Never Trust a Skinny Cook."

Meet your new favorite aperitif for spring. Shake up an icy and refreshing mix of puréed rhubarb-cherry compote, gin, fresh lime juice, and seltzer.

Purists may disdain frozen margaritas, but purists don't have the upper hand in San Antonio. This version keeps it simple, with fresh lime juice, tequila, sugar, and lots of ice blended into a frosty mass and served in a salt-rimmed glass.

Nothing welcomes guests to an outdoor party like a spritzer. Made with or without wine, it's a refreshing, elegant cooler.

Say hello to summer's new go-to drink. Instead of the traditional lime juice used in a margarita, we went with lemon juice to soften the smokiness of the mezcal. It's light and refreshing enough for a pool party but has a little edge thanks to its salt and pepper rim.

Raise a glass to sunny days and balmy nights with this refreshing blackberry-and-vodka cocktail.

A good margarita depends on the qualityof its ingredients; always use the best tequilayou can find. You'll get excellent results usinga citrus reamer, a small, fluted cylindricalwooden tool, to extract every last drop of juicefrom the limes.

There's no alcohol in our recipe for a cucumber drink flavored with mashed mint leaves and lime, but this lightly sweet beverage is more refreshing than any cocktail.

For a grown-up lemonade, turn to this vodka-spiked version.