Aperol Gin Punch

Serve this tart, tangy, and boozy Negroni-inspired punch at your next holiday party.

Beretta's Pamplemousse

We're always a bit wary of elderflower liqueur, but it doesn't take over in this supremely balanced and fresh-tasting gin cocktail, a signature brunch drink at Beretta in San Francisco.

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.

Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria With Lillet Rosé

This sparkling sangria makes use of the French aperitif Lillet Rosé, which comes already flavored with sweet and bitter orange peel and fruit liqueurs to boost the flavor of the pitcher drink.

Michael Neff's Gin-Applejack Punch

We asked Michael Neff of Ward III in Tribeca to design a cocktail that we could make in a big batch for our office cookie exchange party. The only ingredient we stipulated was applejack. But we didn't want typical fall flavors: no ginger or nutmeg, no cinnamon. Been there, done that.

Silver Fizz

Fizzes were introduced as morning drinks in the 19th century, eye-opening hangover remedies with the added benefit of a bit of egg white to help it all go down. It's simply a Tom Collins chilled and shaken with egg white, served without ice (fizzes are designed to be consumed fairly quickly, not lingered over for a half-hour).

Fizzy Ginger Lemonade

Fizzy, tart, with just a hint of ginger spice.

Ratterwick Punch (Sparkling Gin, Aperol, and Grapefruit Cocktail)

Gin, fresh grapefruit, Aperol, and sparkling wine unite for this gently bitter and incredibly refreshing cocktail. Its big-batch size makes it perfect for parties and crowds.

Drinking in Season: Lillet Rouge and Cherry Cocktail

Cherries are in full force at the market; the only hard part is choosing between deep burgundy Bing cherries and the lightly blushed Royal Anns. To get in the summer spirit, I've been making a sangria-like mixture of the aperitif Lillet Rouge with gin and cherries.

Orange, Rosewater, and Mint Sparkler

Bright and floral, the orange rosewater sparkler is made with fresh-squeezed orange, muddled mint, and rosewater.