If you find you’ve bought a melon that isn’t the greatest, use it in smoothies, daiquiris, or Margaritas. And don’t waste the seeds and juice—make melon seed aguas frescas....

We've spiked this lemonade with vodka to make a refreshing summer cocktail, but you can omit the alcohol.

Created at an Irish airport by chef Joe Sheridan for passengers who made an emergency landing there, this recipe was then passed along to the bartender at San Francisco's old Buena Vista Hotel.

This sugar, used in the cookies and lime ice, is great to have on hand for sprinkling on cut fruit or to add a boost to iced tea.

Vodka was the spirit of choice for our Ladybug, but try tequila or even go virginal.