Smash

Described by bartender Jerry Thomas in 1862 as "a julep on a small plan," the Smash has all the things I love about a julep, with much less of the hassle. And even better, the smash is flexible: While forests have been decimated to create the paper on which countless screeds concerning the One True Way to make a julep have been printed, the Smash can go whichever way you choose--it's equally good made with bourbon, rye, brandy, or a good aged rum.

Strawberry-Balsamic Tequila Sour

Sweet, ripe strawberries are a natural match for balsamic vinegar. Mixed with fresh lime juice and mint, the combination makes for a refreshingly tart-sweet tequila cocktail you'll want in hand all summer long.

Bourbon Peach Smash

The Bourbon Peach Smash is a fruity, lightly-spicy, refreshing cocktail that's perfect for sipping on a hot summer night! Non-alcoholic variation included.

Strawberry Balsamic Sauce

Bright, fruity, with mellow tartness and sweetness, this strawberry balsamic sauce is ready for a multitude of uses.

Strawberry-Mint Sparkler

Juicy summer strawberries are combined with tart lime juice and bright mint in this sweet and sour effervescent vodka cocktail. It's light, not too sugary, and eminently day-drinkable.

Strawberry Salsa with Brown Sugar, Balsamic, and Herbs

Make summer entertaining easy with Strawberry Salsa! Sweet, tangy, and refreshing. Don't miss 4 serving ideas on the blog, ranging from appetizers to dessert!

Blueberries + Bourbon

I've taken to smashing a few blueberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then adding bourbon, lemon and simple syrup, then giving it a good shake. Once the whole thing has been strained into a glass, I like to lighten it a with a bit of seltzer and a squeeze of lemon peel.

Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Sherbet

In this sherbet, the balsamic and strawberries are up front and center on the initial taste but it finishes with the tang of buttermilk.

Grilled Summer Smash

While habit drives many to favor clear spirits over their darker, aged counterparts on hot summer days, this refreshing cocktail featuring grilled fruit and aged Cachaça proves habits are made for breaking.

Fizzy Strawberry Pisco Punch

This make-ahead punch is mouthwateringly tart and slightly fizzy, juicy and a little herbal, thanks to fresh strawberries, thyme, and Bonal, a flavorful French aperitif that's bittered with cinchona and gentian.