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Blueberry Margaritas

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups blueberries, divided 12 mint leaves 1 1/2 cups silver tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges How to Make It Combine 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in a container with a tight-fitting lid; seal. Shake […]

Blackberry Gin Fizz

Ingredients 4 cups fresh blackberries (about 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 10 tablespoon gin, divided 2 large pasteurized egg whites, divided 2 tablespoons half-and-half, divided 1 cup chilled club soda, divided Mint sprigs (optional) How to Make It Place berries and sugar in a saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally […]

Cucumber-Lime Infused Gin and Tonic

Ingredients 6 Persian cucumbers, divided (about 1 pound) 8 (2 1/2-inch-long) strips lime rind 1 1/2 cups gin 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 lime, thinly sliced 5 cups tonic water, chilled How to Make It Cut 4 cucumbers into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups). Muddle sliced cucumber and rind in a large measuring cup […]

Bourbon Mule

Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 cup light ginger beer, such as Fever-Tree Naturally Light 1 fresh mint sprig 1 lime slice How to Make It In a copper mug or highball glass, combine bourbon and lime juice. Fill cup with ice. Add ginger beer; stir gently to combine. Garnish […]

Blackberry Limeade

Ingredients 6 cups water, divided 3 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes) 8 thin lime slices Fresh blackberries (optional) How to Make It Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; […]

Prickly Pear Punch

Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 1 (1-in.) lemon rind strip 1 cup cactus water (see below) 1/2 cup silver tequila 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup ice cubes 1/4 cup prosecco or other dry sparkling wine How to Make It Muddle together sugar and lemon rind in a large glass. Stir in cactus water, tequila, and honey. […]

Honeydew-Jalapeño Margaritas

Ingredients 1/2 cup silver tequila 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/2 pound (about 1 1/2 cups) frozen honeydew melon cubes 1 1/2 cups ice cubes 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon light agave syrup How to Make […]

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Fresh Cherry Swirl

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 8 oz.) 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3 cups plain whole-milk yogurt 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste How to Make It Bring cherries and brown sugar […]

Sweet-and-Sour Cherry Tartlets

Ingredients 4.25 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 2 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 1/2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced 1/4 cup ice water 2 tablespoons chilled vodka 5 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. turbinado sugar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sour […]

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Cherry Salsa

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4-in.-thick wedges (about 18 oz.) 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 13 oz.) 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup thinly sliced white […]