The martinez–a mix of gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters–is a subtle, spicy cocktail that’s perfectly blended and balanced.

The classic cocktail–the Manhattan–is a combination of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. A lemon peel or maraschino cherry garnishes the glass beautifully.

The gimlet is a cocktail that has caused much disagreement. Fresh lime juice, bottled, or, in this case, a combination of both? A great year-round drink.

The classic Negroni–a mix of Campari, vermouth, and gin–was supposedly named for Count Camillo Negroni. Here the drink is lightened by adding sparkling wine.

From the beginning of December on through the New Year, glogg–a spiced wine–is served in Swedish homes on festive occasions or when visitors drop by.

These cocktails, flavored with citrus, are great served at a cocktail party or garden party. Herbsaint, created to replace absinthe, lends an anise note.

Here the classic daisy cocktail, a concoction of juice, champagne, and grenadine, is dressed up with ginger liqueur for a festive holiday starter.

This fall spice cordial is infused with orange, vanilla, and the heat and smokiness of chipotle for a cold-weather drink that takes the chill off.

Writer and cocktail expert Kara Newman is a fan of Mad Men but not its bone-dry martinis. Instead, her cocktail for watching Mad Men is the Fiery Almond.

This citrus sun tea is made from black tea, mint, fresh citrus juice, orange segments, and lots of bright sun. A simple recipe the kids will love to make.

Iced tea can’t get more perfect than this. This recipes offers two methods of preparation: hot-water iced tea and a cold-water iced tea.

Simple, classic Italian coffee fare. Nothing is quite as satisfying after a meal as a good cup of cappuccino. Authentic.

This frothy Greek Frappe–coffee, sugar, and evaporated milk–is a favorite of the Greek and non-Greek alike. Shaking lends the froth to the frappe.

For this Italian latte recipe, three layers–milk, espresso, milk foam–create a tri-color drink of java deliciousness. It can be flavored with syrups.

This recipes for a smoothie-like cocktail has a punch of pineapple flavor and the pure, clear taste of white tequila. Sweet and refreshing.

A recipe to be whipped up on hot, summer-porch days. Tart raspberries and Meyer lemons mix with tequila for a delicate, sweet cocktail. Great for parties.

Chocolate, cinnamon, and chipotle peppers–dried, smoked jalapenos–give this milkshake a distinctive kick and a bit of heat. Great for burgers, hot dogs.

Coolness personified. A creamy vanilla-honeydew shake is topped with an icy cucumber-lime granita. A must-make recipe for summer entertaining.

A great outdoor entertaining recipe. Cubes of sake-ginger-flavored gelatin sit on thin slices of cool cucumber. Slivers of candied ginger grace the top.

This cocktail of white Lillet, vermouth, and vodka gets a little bite from a garnish of green olives stuffed with pimento. A summer cocktail party must.

For this milkshake recipe, caramel ice cream is blended with malted milk powder for a mellow, sweet treat everyone will love. Especially the kids.

It doesn’t get more classic than this recipe. Gin, cherry brandy, sweet and sour fruit juices, and club soda. Just the thing for an afternoon on the deck.

Sangria goes down under. In this recipe, kiwi, white wine (New Zealand sauvignon blanc), melon liqueur, lemon juice, and pineapple make it festive.

The iconic summer cocktail. Traditionally, this gin-based drink sparked with lemonade and ginger ale, is served with just a floating cucumber and mint.

Even the most sophisticated palates revel in the combination of juicy burgers and indulgent milkshakes. For adult versions, add your favorite liqueurs.