Welcome to our highly curated list of the 25 drinks we are craving right now, which will be updated four times per year. Each cocktail in this bookmarkable collection is timeless, easy-to-make and reflective of the season, and the moment. Shaken or stirred, built or batched, spirit-forward or nonalcoholic, your very own drink of summer is right this way.
Fumata Bianca
”One of my favorite recipes, the Fumata Bianca is smoky and herbaceous, soft and edgy all at once. It looks as electric as it tastes.“ —Mary Anne Porto, associate editor
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Enzoni
”I’m ready for this beloved early-aughts London banger to become a stateside aperitivo standard.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Rome with
a View
“Low-ABV and ultra refreshing, this lime-spiked riff on the Americano is impossible not to like.”
—Jess Mayhugh, managing editor
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Frozen Margarita
This winner of our frozen Marg-off leans on the subtle, unexpected sweetness of OJ to give it a leg up on the competition.
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Basil Gimlet
This classic fresh Gimlet, made modern with muddled basil, is a San Francisco staple for a reason.
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Ma Cherie
”Celery is one of my favorite summer snacks and this drink captures its fresh, green flavor in a low-proof, tropical-leaning package.“
—Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
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Nuclear Daiquiri
This green Chartreuse–
spiked take on the template has spawned a cult following—for good reason.
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Mezpresso Martini
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Watermelon Ginger Beer
”I love watermelon juice as a counter-flavor for anything spicy, and it plays exceptionally well in this simple cooler.“ —Jess Mayhugh, managing editor
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Pomada
This citrusy, slushy party drink is synonymous with summer in Menorca, and built for easy sharing.
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Fast Canoe
An easy-to-make pandan syrup transforms what is essentially a whiskey-ginger into an escapist summer highball.
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Brancolada
An all-season staple at Donna, a beloved Brooklyn bar that relocated to Manhattan, this Piña Colada riff splits the rum base with cooling Branca Menta.
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Macunaíma
”Between the unlikely pairing of cachaça and fernet and the way this drink is served down in a rocks glass, everything about it is a delightful surprise.“ —Mary Anne Porto, associate editor
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Lou’s
Army Navy
This underrated early 20th-century drink encapsulates floral, nutty, tropical flavor in just three ingredients.
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Garibaldi Granita
”A large-format, on-demand Garibaldi straight from the freezer? Let’s make it Summer of Granita.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Sherry Colada highball
“I still can’t believe this highball, which has all the complexity of a clarified colada, is made from just two everyday ingredients.“ —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
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Marianito
This modern classic from Bilbao takes the Negroni on vacation with the surprising addition of fresh citrus juice.
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Kold Brew Americano
What happens when you cross an Americano cocktail and an Americano coffee? This tangy, bittersweet and refreshing aperitivo.
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Old Salt
”For me, this is like a Paloma, but better: bright, zippy and easy to make without leaving an open club soda waiting to go flat.“ —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
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Watermelon Pastis
”Fruity, savory, boozy, but light on its feet—this two-ingredient drink has been my summer standby several years running.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Ti’ Punch Highball
Martinique’s national drink, but make it ultra refreshing.
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Away Colors
This clever riff on the Kingston Negroni brings banana to the party, and swaps in fernet for a bitter-tropical mashup.
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N/A Spaghett
”As unfussy as the original, this combo of Italian bitter soda and nonalcoholic pilsner cracked the at-home N/A cocktail code for me.“
—Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Margarita Soda
”This no-brainer cocktail marries a Tommy’s Margarita and a tequila-soda in the same easy-to-make, easy-to-drink package.“ —Irina Groushevaia, senior social media manager
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White Mezcal negroni
“If you’ve ever been to my house, I’ve served you this drink: a pan-seasonal, bitter, herbal, minerally staple that shines especially bright in the summer.” —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
Three simple serves—
no recipe necessary:
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Fumata Bianca
”I’m ready for this beloved early-aughts London banger to become a stateside aperitivo standard.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Fumata Bianca
”Low-ABV and ultra refreshing, this lime-spiked riff on the Americano is impossible not to like.“ —Jess Mayhugh, managing editor
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
This classic fresh Gimlet, made modern with muddled basil, is a San Francisco staple for a reason.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
This winner of our frozen Marg-off leans on the subtle, unexpected sweetness of OJ to give it a leg up on the competition.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
”Celery is one of my favorite summer snacks and this drink captures its fresh, green flavor in a low-proof, tropical-leaning package.“ —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
The best part of this tropical mezcal Espresso Martini is that the coconut water–steeped cold brew doubles as your morning pick-me-up.
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Fumata Bianca
”I love watermelon juice as a counter-flavor for anything spicy, and it plays exceptionally well in this simple cooler.“ —Jess Mayhugh, managing editor
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Fumata Bianca
This green Chartreuse–spiked take on the template has spawned a cult following—for good reason.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
This citrusy, slushy party drink is synonymous with summer in Menorca, and built for easy sharing.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
An all-season staple at Donna, a beloved Brooklyn bar that relocated to Manhattan, this Piña Colada riff splits the rum base with cooling Branca Menta.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
This underrated early 20th-century drink encapsulates floral, nutty, tropical flavor in just three ingredients.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
An easy-to-make pandan syrup transforms what is essentially a whiskey-ginger into an escapist summer highball.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
”Between the unlikely pairing of cachaça and fernet and the way this drink is served down in a rocks glass, everything about it is a delightful surprise.“ —Mary Anne Porto, associate editor
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Fumata Bianca
This modern classic from Bilbao takes the Negroni on vacation with the surprising addition of fresh citrus juice.
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Fumata Bianca
”A large-format, on-demand Garibaldi straight from the freezer? Let’s make it Summer of Granita.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Fumata Bianca
”I still can’t believe this highball, which has all the complexity of a clarified colada, is made from just two everyday ingredients.“ —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
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Fumata Bianca
”Fruity, savory, boozy, but light on its feet—this two-ingredient drink has been my summer standby several years running.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Fumata Bianca
What happens when you cross an Americano cocktail and an Americano coffee? This tangy, bittersweet and refreshing aperitivo.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
”For me, this is like a Paloma, but better: bright, zippy and easy to make without leaving an open club soda waiting to go flat.“ —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
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Fumata Bianca
”As unfussy as the original, this combo of Italian bitter soda and nonalcoholic pilsner cracked the at-home N/A cocktail code for me.“ —Talia Baiocchi, editor-in-chief
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Fumata Bianca
Martinique’s national drink, but make it ultra refreshing.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
This clever riff on the Kingston Negroni brings banana to the party, and swaps in fernet for a bitter-tropical mashup.
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
”This no-brainer cocktail marries a Tommy’s Margarita and a tequila-soda in the same easy-to-make, easy-to-drink package.“ —Irina Groushevaia, senior social media manager
Recipe
Fumata Bianca
”If you’ve ever been to my house, I’ve served you this drink: a pan-seasonal, bitter, herbal, minerally staple that shines especially bright in the summer.” —Chloe Frechette, deputy editor
The best part of this tropical mezcal Espresso Martini is that the coconut water–steeped cold brew doubles as your morning pick-me-up.
Jamaica’s Low-ABV Crusher
Sherry + Sprite
Spain's Party Drink
Scotch + Coconut
A Caribbean Staple
Campari + Ting
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Fumata Bianca
”One of my favorite recipes, the Fumata Bianca is smoky and herbaceous, soft and edgy all at once. It looks as electric as it tastes.“ —Mary Anne Porto, associate editor