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We love a bottle of good red wine, but sometimes they can feel a little heavy for summer nights. If you’re having fish, pasta, or even steak, a well-balanced rose will often have enough body to keep up with heavier foods, but not be so heavy that it leaves you feeling parched. Serve these like...

This seriously refreshing cocktail is based on Aperol, a zesty aperitif that has an orange flavor. A light, sparkling cocktail with balanced flavors, it’s about perfect for weekend brunches in the summer if you want something with a little bit more depth than a mimosa. To make it, you’ll need...

I picked up this one from some Spanish expats living in the US. The combination may sound weird but begins to make some sense once you figure that both coffee and cola nuts are both the fruits of tropical plants. The taste is different than what most American pallets are used to, but it’s rich...

In the summer, the English swear by their Gin and Tonics. Originally developed as a way to make malaria medicine more palatable with the herbal notes from gin, this dead-easy cocktail is a crowd-pleaser whether you’re in colonial India or your backyard. If you’re hosting a party, this is one you...

A lot of storebought smoothies are high in sugar and made with yogurt or ice cream, which can make you feel sluggish and heavy: this is about the last thing you want before heading out when it’s this hot. Instead, try making a smoothie where you fill your blender half and half with ice and...

It’s hot out and you want something that’s refreshing like a soda, but without all of the sugar. If you want something with a homemade twist, make up some infused sparkling water. For this, you’ll need some means to carbonate water at home, but for those looking for a reason to get that likely...

This summer classic brings to mind hot Havana nights, and it’s just as cool on your back porch as it is overlooking the Florida Straits. This rum-based cocktail goes excellent with lighter foods- we’re thinking blackened Mahi with some grilled vegetables but is an excellent nighttime cocktail as...

Considering you’ve read the title and you’re still here, I imagine that you are open to change in terms of style. That’s good because the first thing I’m going to do is ask you to, for a moment, suspend your skepticism of sandals. For some time now, sandals have been really frowned upon in...