As temperatures climb and outdoor gatherings fill the calendar, summer beverages take center stage as a way to cool off and refresh. From garden parties to backyard barbecues, the right drink adds a ...

Exploit this humble plant’s high water content in an exceptionally refreshing summer cooler, like this one from Rouge Tomate’s juice bar, spiked with a little lemonade and dill (vodka optional).

Use a vegetable peeler to peel wide strips of zest from 1 of the lemons. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, ½ cup of water, ginger and lemon zest strips, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams visits Edwin Coe Spirits in Churubusco, Indiana, and gets behind the bar with Co-Owner Kristin Collins to learn how to mix up the Blackberry Smash and Cucumber ...

A Cucumber Cooler cocktail for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Yield: 1 serving 1 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber 1 ounce silver or white tequila Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon ...