Cold Drink

Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters to the top of this lemon-lime-ade for a dreamy ombré look. 

Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.

This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.

Named for a Scottish revolutionary, a New York City operetta—or both—this effortless scotch cocktail is built to last.

This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.

We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.

For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.

Tigernuts, which taste like a cross between pecans and almonds, yield a thick and creamy liquid that’s often sweetened with dates or honey.

The best old-fashioned recipe is the one you love. Made with bourbon or rye, this simple stirred drink is destined to become your new go-to.

This recipe will help you recreate the excellent coffee and chicory from Ba Mien Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans.

A summery lemon shandy is easy to make and may just be the world’s most refreshing drink.

Nothing hits harder on a hot day than this nonalcoholic frappé: ruby strawberries, herbaceous basil, and tangy pineapple will quench your thirst. 

Back in the heyday of the soda fountain, calling a drink a crush meant you were using fresh ingredients. Here’s a retro-modern take on the old-school Orange Crush.

This soda shop classic helps maple and vanilla shine.

This nonalcoholic drink—a soda fountain classic—pairs pineapple, lemon, and an easy homemade raspberry vinegar.

For this mocha egg cream, the soda fountain delight gets a wake-up call with instant espresso powder.

The cherry on top of this tangy, tart ice cream float is an actual homemade maraschino cherry.

This fruity ice cream float will cool you off while satisfying your sweet tooth.

If you can’t make your way to Manhattan or Brooklyn to get your hands on a classic New York egg cream, here’s your ticket to make this nostalgic fountain drink at home.

As much as we love a trip to the ice cream parlor, the best root beer float is the one you make yourself.

The sparkling lime rickey is a simple, refreshing nonalcoholic drink, fit for a hot summer day.

A playful spin on the classic malted milkshake, made with speculoos (or Biscoff) cookie butter.

Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.

A simple homemade lime cordial and a touch of salt make this non-alcoholic cocktail just as special as any boozy option.