The steamy months of summer seem like they're made just to give us a reason to drink margaritas. The cool, citrusy cocktail garnished with a rim of glittering salt is one of the best ways to forget about the temperature and get lost in good times. Margaritas are also a great way to use up some of that fresh fruit from the market—especially fruits with a hint of tartness. More

This cocktail from The Spotted Pig is more complex than it looks—this is a cocktail drinker's cocktail, not a syrupy Kir Royale. More

There are plenty of cooling drinks you can turn to on a summer weekend, but few seem more appropriate to August than the Bramble. A standard in the UK but relatively obscure in the U.S., this gin sour topped with blackberry liqueur is an excellent drink worth discovering this summer. More