When it comes to entertaining, we are fans of low-lift, high-payoff recipes, particularly in the summer, when our time is better spent outdoors, preferably on a hammock, with a drink in hand.
When it comes to entertaining, we are fans of low-lift, high-payoff recipes, particularly in the summer, when our time is better spent outdoors, preferably on a hammock, with a drink in hand.
Photograph by Olivia Rae James for Gardenista, from DIY: Raspberry Sparkler for the Fourth of July.
Photograph by Olivia Rae James for Gardenista, from DIY: Raspberry Sparkler for the Fourth of July.
Perfect for a Fourth of July celebration, this refreshing Raspberry Sparkler cocktail uses raspberries, lemons, limes, and mint–plus gin and vinho verde, the slightly effervescent Portuguese wine.
Perfect for a Fourth of July celebration, this refreshing Raspberry Sparkler cocktail uses raspberries, lemons, limes, and mint–plus gin and vinho verde, the slightly effervescent Portuguese wine.
Raspberry Sparkler
Raspberry Sparkler
Photograph via Makers & Brothers, from A Family Recipe for Elderflower Cordial via Dublin.
Photograph via Makers & Brothers, from A Family Recipe for Elderflower Cordial via Dublin.
If you have elderflowers on your property, consider this recipe for elderflower cordial, a syrup that’s the basis for a delicate, old-fashioned floral drink long beloved in Europe.
If you have elderflowers on your property, consider this recipe for elderflower cordial, a syrup that’s the basis for a delicate, old-fashioned floral drink long beloved in Europe.
Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower Cordial
Gardenista contributor Justine Hand created this recipe that uses gin, lemon, and a simple syrup featuring rose geranium leaves.
Gardenista contributor Justine Hand created this recipe that uses gin, lemon, and a simple syrup featuring rose geranium leaves.
Photograph by Justine Hand, from DIY: Summer Cocktail with Rose Geranium Simple Syrup.
Photograph by Justine Hand, from DIY: Summer Cocktail with Rose Geranium Simple Syrup.
The Honeysuckle Rose
The Honeysuckle Rose
Basil Pomada
Basil Pomada
Consider making a basil pomada, a slushy frozen drink that hails from Menorca, Spain.
Consider making a basil pomada, a slushy frozen drink that hails from Menorca, Spain.
Photograph by Laura Silverman for Gardenista.
Photograph by Laura Silverman for Gardenista.
A lavender infused simple syrup yields a sophisticated fizzy drink.
A lavender infused simple syrup yields a sophisticated fizzy drink.
Photograph by Marla Aufmuth for Gardenista, from DIY: Lavender Soda.
Photograph by Marla Aufmuth for Gardenista, from DIY: Lavender Soda.
Lavender Soda
Lavender Soda
Photograph by Erin Boyle.
Photograph by Erin Boyle.
Infused Waters
Infused Waters
The simplest idea of all: Add your favorite herbs and fruits to your water carafe and enjoy the results.
The simplest idea of all: Add your favorite herbs and fruits to your water carafe and enjoy the results.
Photograph by Sarah Lonsdale for Gardenista, from Hibiscus and Lime: A Quick and Easy Summer Thirst Quencher.
Photograph by Sarah Lonsdale for Gardenista, from Hibiscus and Lime: A Quick and Easy Summer Thirst Quencher.
Hibiscus Limeade
Hibiscus Limeade
Bright hibiscus flowers turn a limeade into a punchy-colored drink.
Bright hibiscus flowers turn a limeade into a punchy-colored drink.
Elevate cocktails and drinks with rose petals captured in ice.
Elevate cocktails and drinks with rose petals captured in ice.
Rose Petal Ice Cubes
Rose Petal Ice Cubes
Photograph by Michelle Slatalla for Gardenista, from DIY: Rose Petal Ice Cubes.
Photograph by Michelle Slatalla for Gardenista, from DIY: Rose Petal Ice Cubes.
