One hundred seasonal recipes for punches and pitchers, frosty drinks, classics and throwbacks, and more. 

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, cooking over a grill, or relaxing in the hammock, you need a great drink. And with Summer Cocktails, María del Mar Sacasa and Tara Striano will help you discover your favorite fair-weather friends, from Peachy Keen Punch to Ginger-Lemongrass Piña Colada. Craft your beverages from the bottom up with underpinnings straight from your summer garden, including Strawberry-Rosemary Shrub, Rhubarb Syrup, or Tomatillo and Coriander Tequila. Plus, round out the perfect party with savory snacks to match your cool drinks. Cheers! “With clear instructions and bright color photographs it’s easy to make a Pulparindo or a Pimm’s your new summer staple, while handy guides to tools and prep techniques round out this essential primer.”—Library Journal, starred review

“Much more than a collection of recipes, this is an innovative how-to meant to inspire as well as instruct.”—Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight