Smoked Old Fashioned
Brisk, chilly weather means that it's time to partake in all the cozy things: warm socks, crackling fires and drinks that will warm your belly. This smoky whiskey cocktail is a quick way to create that snug vibe.
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Bacon-Infused Bloody Marys With BLT Garnish
Mini BLTs garnish Bloody Marys with whimsy and an explosion of flavor. A freshly made arugula pesto stands in for the lettuce.
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Cucumber Lime Agua With Chia And Mint
This drink is one of the best ways to cool down on a hot day. Cucumber, lime, chia seeds and more all come together to make a refreshing drink that you can put in a large pitcher and serve for a large crowd.
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Red Wine And Berry Spritzers
This is an easy spitzer you can make whenever you need a pick me up. This chilled beverage is made up of red wine, an assortment of fruits and more. You can easily swap the red wine for white wine if you prefer.
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Pretty Pink Four Citrus And Campari Margaritas
Who can say no to margaritas? But this cocktail recipe takes it up another notch that includes four different citrusy fruit juices — lemon, lime, grapefruit and orange — along with tequila and Campari. Drink this cocktail while you stuff your face with tacos or quesadillas.
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Lemon And Lavender Sparklers
A simple yet refreshing cocktail with floral notes. You can smell the beautiful aroma from the fresh lavender in this bubbly cocktail. Add a sugary rim to pair with the zesty flavors in the cocktail.
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Pineapple, Ginger And Bourbon Chiller
Grab a pitcher and make this crowd-pleasing cocktail that looks as good as it tastes. This bourbon-based cocktail includes a great combination of pineapple and ginger, which offers a good balance of sweet and spicy.
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Easy Yet Strong Brandy Slush Not From Concentrate
Brandy slush, popular in Wisconsin homes throughout the summer months, is like the state’s version of sangria. This fresh version isn't made using concentrates.
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Great Lakes Distillery Brandy Slush
If you've never had a brandy slush, the unofficial official cocktail of Wisconsin summers, then start by making this recipes.
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Peach Gazoz
Learn how to make the peach gazoz - a refreshing, sparkling, fermented, nonalcoholic drink - from the "Gazoz" cookbook by Benny Briga and Adeena Sussman.
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Summer Sangria
Whether you opt for red or white wine, you can't go wrong with a fruity, chilled glass of sangria. Pair berries, apples and plums with red sangria or peaches, nectarines and melons with white sangria.
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Spicy Bloody Mary With Bacon-Salt Rim
Big Bear Brewing Company is known for their epic Bloody Mary. Bartender Maria Rodriguez gladly spilled her special recipe for this popular drink: Demitri's Bloody Mary seasoning is mixed with V-8, and they use bacon salt to rim the glass, which adds a smoky, savory, flavorful garnish.
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Oaxaca Colada
If you're looking to switch things up this summer, try this variation on the classic Pina Colada, which uses mezcal and banana liqueur for even more tropical flavor.
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Original Pina Colada
Learn how to make the original frozen pina colada recipe that started it all, straight from the source - the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico. It's one of the most refreshing summer cocktails out there.
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Algonquin Bar Punch
The word "punch" is a derivative of the Hindi word "panca," which means "five." When it originated in India centuries ago, it had five ingredients: citrus juice, water, arrack (a coarse spirit made of palm tree sap), sugar and spices.
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Botanical Bucket Punch
Punch is America's oldest cocktail, a mix of spirits, tea, sweet, sour and bitter. But beware. "Punch is always extremely strong," says bar chef Brendan Dorr. "That's why punch cups were always so small."
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Summer Crush Cocktail
The only way this cocktail could get any more beachy would be to serve it up inside a giant coconut or pineapple.
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Cherry Pomegranate Mojito
The classic mojito is given the royal treatment by making it with cherry rum and a double dose of pomegranate—juice and liqueur. To really make it pop, garnish it with fresh pomegranate arils.
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Tangerine Margarita
A margarita is a great way to celebrate the arrival of summer (or any season, really). This variation uses gourmet tangerine syrup and muddled citrus and to add a fresh, tart vibe to the classic cocktail.It's a welcome, refreshing version of the classic margarita.
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Vin De Maison
If you're looking for a drink that is low in alcohol, fruity and bubbly, then this recipe is what you need. Perfect for warm weather, this chilled wine is infused with lemons, orange peels, dried hibiscus blossoms and more to create a refreshing beverage.
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Garden Party Punch
Celebrate the warm-weather with this refreshing punch. Featuring blackberry vodka, hard apple cider, rhubarb and herbs, it makes for an ideal garden party sipper.
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UncomPEARable Pour Over Coffee
The pronounced flavors of this pour over coffee are achieved from the use of honey, cinnamon and poached pears.
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Lavender Blue
The bright flavors of fresh blueberry and lemon share a sweet-tart spotlight in the Lavender Blue, a cocktail with a relaxing floral finish thanks to a generous splash of lavender bitters.
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Midnight Sangria
The color of this delicious sangria may be dark and moody but its flavor is bright and crisp. Melon liquor and citrus agave add a fruity pop to pinot noir, and cognac gives the cocktail a nice depth.
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Sake Sangria
Forget Saketinis—there’s another fruit and sake combination you should consider: sake sangria. This cocktail is easy to prepare and perfect for the summer season.
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