Matt Duckor

It’s too soon for grilling season, but it’s never too soon to smash a burger on a griddle (or cast-iron pan) in the comfort of your kitchen. Freezing before cooking allows the patty to develop a satisfying crust while retaining a pink and juicy center.

This pared-down mulled wine recipe is great for impromptu entertaining this weekend.

This twist on the classic whiskey cocktail is the perfect companion to the fall season.

The secret to making perfect crisp-crusted pies at home is in your charcoal grill.

Add sweet-tart flavor and a hint of spice to a slushy margarita with frozen raspberries and grated fresh ginger.

Sangria often veers too far on the side of sugary. Grilled stone fruit adds a natural caramelized sweetness to the drink, and lends a smoky char to tame it down.

Smoky mezcal, tart homemade grenadine, and a splash of sparkling wine give this twist on the tequila sunrise a modern upgrade.

Welcome spring with this refreshing spritz. Because as the temperature rises, our cocktails get lighter.

This potent mix of scotch, grapefruit juice, and honey-ginger syrup is a winter-friendly twist on the classic cocktail.

Brewed tea is an easy way to infuse complex flavors into warming winter cocktails like this one.

High-quality hard apple cider—not the overly sweet stuff you might have had—is one of fall's greatest beverages. Cognac only makes it better.

This smoky blush cocktail features Cappelletti, a Campari-like aperitif that shares its ruby red color but is slightly less sweet and not quite as bitter.

This Bloody Mary ditches traditional bottled tomato juice for the freshly pressed stuff made from Sun Gold or yellow tomatoes.

Who says blender cocktails can't contain farmers' market produce? Here's a drink that highlights our favorite late-summer fruit.

This play on the classic whiskey smash incorporates spicy, dark rum and the pride of July farmers' markets everywhere: fresh cherries.

This cocktail takes all the best elements of a margarita—tequila, citrus, and sugar—and combines them with the dry, summery fun of rosé.

Simple syrup is an easy way to add unexpected flavors-like, well, vegetables-to your drinks. This Arugula Simple Syrup makes about 2/3 cup, which is enough for about 10 cocktails.

Our version of the vinegar-based syrup known as a shrub is infused with tangy rhubarb and spicy ginger and adds sweetness and acid to any cocktail-or seltzer.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.