Drinks

Pouring hot water over a handful of black tea bags while the summer sun blazed through the kitchen window, I realized the sweet tea was … Read more

Frosty, almost slushy, and flecked with those tiny bits of crushed ice and strawberry seeds — that’s the whole point. The icy texture is what … Read more

I burned the fruit in my first attempt at making this refreshing red, white & blue sangria with summer berries. Not the whole drink, mind … Read more

That cool fizz of sparkling water hitting ripe blueberries and fresh mint leaves — it’s the kind of thing that takes me right back to … Read more

Juggling the chaos of a sun-drenched backyard barbecue while realizing the cooler is nearly empty was when the idea hit me — half a bag … Read more

Fizzing bubbles dancing on the surface, and that’s the whole point. The way the tiny effervescent pearls cling to the sides of the glass, sparkling … Read more

Honestly, I thought the idea of rimmed jello shots with Pop Rocks was a gimmick that would fizzle out fast—like too much flash and no … Read more

For a while, I just accepted that frozen peaches for smoothies never quite captured the fresh, juicy sweetness of summer fruit. Sure, you could toss … Read more

Bubble-speckled, rosy pink, and just the right kind of fizzy — that’s what I made this sparkling strawberry lemonade cocktail for. The way the tiny … Read more

My friend showed up on the hottest July afternoon, unannounced and ready for a quick cool-down. The fridge was practically empty except for a stubborn … Read more