Recipes

Double the pleasure of a classic cocktail

Fire up the season’s juiciest fruit with a little caramelization on the grill and a bourbon flambé sauce

A sense of offbeat fun informs Nashville’s Fancypants and its cast of playful drinks—including this perfect summer-to-fall sipper

With help from our readers, we’ve even ranked them

When only the heavy artillery will do

Get a pitmaster’s recipe for a lesser-known cut that’s winning over ’cue fans

This jewel-toned cactus fruit bursts with bold flavor

Like a Southern summer in a glass

The Ariston in Nashville shakes up a handful of classics for its own tequila and Aperol–laden cooler

Sweet kernels, cream, and vanilla power a spin on an elevated treat from chef Ann Kim of the Garden & Gun Club

Starring peaches, watermelon, and tomatoes picked at their peak

Fortified wine embraces citrus, lemongrass, and a refreshing tea-and-honey syrup for an easy summer drink

Shredded herbs, plump garden tomatoes, and creamy chèvre fold into buttery puff pastry for an easy summer bite

Whether from greenhouse, windowbox, or potager, your hard-earned harvest merits a celebratory cocktail

A bracing, botanic cocktail inspired by a coastal Louisiana refuge

New Orleans chef Isaac Toups turns a seasonal vegetable spread into a smoky, bacon-laced showstopper

New Orleans’ La Petite Grocery combines spiced ice cream and local root beer to create spoonfuls of nostalgia

A Charleston chef’s childhood favorite gets an Italian twist

When the season ends, jar up the South’s favorite stone fruit for an easy dose of summer sweetness all year long

This approachable side dish makes the most of garden veggies at their seasonal peak