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.

Blackberry-Lemon Mint Juleps

Put a chill on your julep cups for these refreshing Blackberry Mint Juleps! This twist on the classic cocktail is a perfect sip for al fresco entertaining.

Bramble

As gorgeous as it is delicious, with blackberry liqueur slowly seeping into every sip.

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.

Balsamic Strawberry Smash

Always looking for ways to bring seasonal finds into my cocktails, I started tinkering with some of my favorite strawberry flavor combinations. The result is a summery take on the classic whiskey smash. Strawberries are muddled with lemon to create a juicy base, then a little strawberry syrup is added for a bit of sweetness and to balance the tartness of the lemon. The balsamic acts as bitters, and then of course a hefty pour of bourbon is added, because what's a smash without the bourbon?

Upgraded Lemon Drop

High-quality ingredients in perfect balance give the Lemon Drop the glory it's long deserved.

Boy Blue

This riff on the classic King Cole cocktail subs in Hochstadter's Rock and Rye for the bourbon and simple syrup and increases the dose of Fernet Branca. Instead of an orange garnish, you'll add a little orange curaçao.

Blackberry Gin and Tonic

Blackberries and lime form the backbone of this simple gin-based summer sipper.

Blackberry Margarita

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.

Blue Moon Cocktail

The sweetly floral aroma of crème de violette is an obvious pairing to the boreal forest notes of good gin. This cocktail is based on Hugo Ensslin's 1916 Aviation recipe, merely omitting the maraschino liqueur.