SUNSHINE IN A GLASS

LEMONADE COCKTAILS ARE JUST THE THING FOR SUMMERTIME BACKYARD PARTIES AND BARBECUES.

WHEN THE BAROMETER RISES, there are few drinks that refresh like an ice-cold glass of lemonade. Riffing on the lip-smacking combination of lemon, sugar and water, we’ve created five fabulous cocktails with the same sweet-sour appeal. Whether you’re a beer drinker or prefer rum, we’ve got something for everyone’s tastes.

On the lighter side, there is a simple, thirstquenching radler of homemade rosemary-lemon soda and pilsner. For easy entertaining, whip up a pitcher of Mojito limeade infused with zippy ginger syrup and fresh, fragrant mint. When local peaches hit the market, fire up the ’cue for a summery Whisky Sour of grilled peaches, maple syrup and lemon juice. Finally, bust out the blender and try one of our frozen cocktails. There’s a Latin twist on pink lemonade with watermelon, tequila and the smoky bite of chipotle pepper. Or sip a slushy spin on the Hot Toddy—a not toddy, if you will—of Irish whiskey, Earl Grey tea and honey. Whether you’re on the dock, deck or balcony, make spiked lemonade your go-to drink this summer.