Cocktails
5 Refreshing Cocktails for Summer Sipping
Updated on July 26, 2023
Searching for the perfect summer cocktail? From Ina Garten’s Pink Grapefruit Paloma to Alex Tognazzi’s Papa Don’t Peach, quench your thirst — and your taste buds — with one of our chef-approved drink recipes from the H&H archives.
Scroll down for our best cocktail recipes to try this summer!
Juicy Fruit
“The idea for this cocktail came to me after chatting with Ana Luiza Trajano, a Brazilian chef and culinary school instructor. We were working on a collaborative dinner in São Paulo, and I loved her passion for educating others on indigenous products from Brazil. The Juicy Fruit highlights a classic Brazilian cocktail, evolved with some of the Brazilian ingredients show- cased in Chef Ana’s books, which she lovingly gifted to me on the last day of our work together. Obrigada, Chef!” – Lauren Mote
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Pink Grapefruit Palomas
“Palomas are traditionally served in a glass with a salted rim, as margaritas are, but I always thought that made the drink too salty. I tried a sugar rim but that was too sweet. Finally, I mixed salt and sugar and voilà!” – Ina Garten
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Swizzle Cocktails
“Over the years at Lot Six, there have been a few different Swizzles — a cocktail named after the swizzle stick — but they all have one thing in common: the unique method used to mix the ingredients. The swizzle stick is inserted down through the ice, then it’s spun by rubbing your hands together around the stick. Not only does this mix the drink, but it releases flavour from the fresh herbs. The green version, with cucumber, lime and sage, is one of the restaurant’s most popular. “It’s an incredibly refreshing summer cocktail,” Taylor MacPherson
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Hot Lips Margarita
“This drink is super refreshing. It’s got some heat and bite, and the chili salt makes your lips hot — hence the name! If you’re feeling adventurous, add some mezcal for an extra hit of smokiness.” – Alfred Siu
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Papa Don’t Peach
This cocktail is inspired by the flavors of a grilled peach salad — a classic Italian dish that’s a favorite of Mila’s bar manager, Alex Tognazzi. The drink combines the sweetness of vanilla, the sharpness of peach and the crisp acidity of Prosecco. A drizzle of balsamic reduction adds tanginess and complements the mint garnish. “It’s light enough to enjoy in the afternoon, yet it has enough character and complexity to drink with dinner,” he says.
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