A lovely summer drink made even better by a clever use of the freezer.

If you have metal ice cube trays, this recipe is a breeze. If you don’t, you should get some.

If Daryl Hannah is any indication, it’s important for a mermaid to remain wet. Splash aside, this is a nice whistle-wetter.

A visually stunning cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. Good at sunset, too.

Make this drink with a soda siphon if you have one. You want a nice head of foam on top.

An Old Fashioned variant made grander with the addition of Grand Marnier.

This recipe was originally part of an après-tennis menu, but we “love” to “serve” it anytime.

Ice-cold gin and dry vermouth, stirred, of course, and served in a well-chilled glass. Perfection.

“A real gimlet is half gin and half Rose’s Lime Juice and nothing else. It beats martinis hollow.” Terry Lennox in The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler....

Originally published as part of a Bastille Day cocktail party menu, this drink is too good to reserve for July 14.