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The 12 Best Drinks for Summer
There are few occasions not improved by a cocktail—especially in summer. These easy drink recipes feature whiskey and tequila, vodka, rum, and gin, and even some beer and wine.
It’s hot. You’re thirsty. And it’s time to relax.
While the easy way out during summer’s thick, halcyon days may be a frosty craft beer or crisp rosé, it’s also time to switch it up to something stronger, something tastier, and for when you have guests over, something more impressive. For that, we’ve turned to the experts: bartenders and bar owners, cocktail critics and cookbook authors, and our own resident mixologist to create the perfect cocktail for every summer situation.