Summer Sips

<p>Cool down with everything from refreshing cocktails and Jell-O shots to poolside punches and frozen drinks. We're providing&nbsp;the ultimate guide to summer drinking from some of the best bartenders and drink experts around the country.</p>


Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Sometime in the past decade, there was a serious tipping point in the coffee world.

13 Innovative Cold Brew Drinks from Coffee Shops Around the Country

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We love the coziness and calming effects of tea.

These Sparkling Tea Seltzers Are Getting Us Through the Heat Wave

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Orange juice and coffee make sense together in the morning.

Why Combining Orange Juice and Coffee Weirdly Works 

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It wasn’t until I moved to Atlanta that I learned what a little sprinkle of salt can do to watermelon.

Why We’re Having a Salted Watermelon Summer

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The striking crimson hue of LoLo’s Seafood Shack’s rum punch is proof that the Caribbean cocktail classic takes many forms.

Quench Your Thirst with This Refreshing Sorrel Rum Punch

Today, just about any flavored beer a person could dream up already exists in a can, from micheladas to shandies to, yes, pickle beers.

The Best Ways to Dress Up Your Summer Beers

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

Ordering a Ranch Water in Texas is like breathing: You don’t even have to think about it.

This Unassuming Texan Cocktail Is the Drink of the Summer

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

Tiffanie Barriere, otherwise known as The Drinking Coach, is a bartender turned beverage influencer-educator.

Skip the Dirty Martini and Opt for This Cajun-Spiced Version Instead

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The Bloody Mary, a perennial brunch beverage staple, is a chameleon cocktail.

Make These Boozy Bloody Mary Popsicles for a Salty Summer Treat

On Tap

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Well, it’s officially pool sitting, beach chilling, backyard grilling season and that has us craving one thing: an ice cold beer.

The Best Summer Beers to Crack Open This Season

Wine Club

Wine Club: Everything You Need to Know to Find Actually Good Cheap Wine

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As the sun’s rays begin to make their warm return, so too do the drinks of summertime.

The Best Natural Wines You Should Drink This Summer

For too long, the frozen cocktail suffered a bad rap for being overly sweet and loaded with artificial flavors and colorings.

13 Innovative Cold Brew Drinks from Coffee Shops Around the Country

Beat the heat with cherry juice, hop syrup, and coconut cordial.

These Sparkling Tea Seltzers Are Getting Us Through the Heat Wave

Sip on flavors like peach mango, turmeric saffron, and yuzu lemon.

Why Combining Orange Juice and Coffee Weirdly Works

This refreshing recipe from Nam Coffee has a Vietnamese twist.

Why We’re Having a Salted Watermelon Summer

This savory snack is turning up in cocktails, kombucha, and cider.

Quench Your Thirst with This Refreshing Sorrel Rum Punch

LoLo’s Seafood Shack’s rum-fueled cocktail will revive you.

The Best Ways to Dress Up Your Summer Beers

From micheladas to shandies to fruit infusions, the power is in your hands—and kitchen.

This Unassuming Texan Cocktail Is the Drink of the Summer

The simple Topo Chico, tequila, and lime combo is sweeping the nation.

Skip the Dirty Martini and Opt for This Cajun-Spiced Version Instead

Cocktail expert Tiffanie Barriere shares her recipe for this savory drink.

Make These Boozy Bloody Mary Popsicles for a Salty Summer Treat

Fruit is great and all, but have you ever had a cocktail as a popsicle?

The Best Summer Beers to Crack Open This Season

Sip these in the sunshine.

The Best Natural Wines You Should Drink This Summer

Pop some pét-nat in your tote, we’re going picnicking.

Perfect Your Frozen Drinks with These Surefire Blender Tips

The frozen cocktail has come a long way and your at-home version can, too.