Beverages

Like a creamy orange ice-cream pop, this cocktail marries vanilla and orange. But the drink includes two liqueurs, so it’s for adults only.

We love our sweet twist on a daiquiri: mango mixed with dark rum, sugar syrup, and lemon juice (in place of the traditional lime).

If you prefer to serve alcohol-free cocktails, omit the tequila—the drink is still delicious.

Chanterais melons, also called Cavaillon, are a delicious alternative to cantaloupes. Look for them at farmers’ markets and gourmet stores.

Pineapple and coconut rum give this drink the taste of the tropics.

Seltzer enlivens this effervescent drink, which consists of sweet honeydew melon puree and mouth-puckering lime juice.

If any drink was made for leisurely back-porch sipping, it’s iced tea. Our version is brewed from zesty hibiscus tea, which is made from copperyred hibiscus leaves and is naturally caffeine free. Ginger syrup and lemon juice add layers of flavor.

To make a fizzy version of this recipe, use seltzer or sparkling water.

For spiked drinks, pour 1 ounce vodka over ice into each glass before topping with limeade.

This ginger beer is very spicy. Adjust the amount of lime juice and sugar to your taste.

Almost any type of fruit nectar can be substituted for peach with equally delectable results. We especially like the exotic flavor of mango.