Fruit coolers
Blend ripe fruit with citrus and cold water for a drink that lets the season lead.
See the recipes →Simple drinks with real fruit, bright herbs, and ingredients you can actually find. Start with a familiar favorite or try a new flavor combination.
Pick a starting point. Each collection pairs approachable recipes with the little details that make them taste balanced.
Blend ripe fruit with citrus and cold water for a drink that lets the season lead.
See the recipes →Use a good steep, a bright garnish, and bubbles when you want a lighter finish.
Find a tea drink →Fruit, water, and a little lime make a wonderfully easy pitcher for the table.
Meet the agua fresca →Start with fruit that smells fragrant and gives slightly under your thumb. Add something tart, dilute to taste, then chill before deciding whether it needs more sweetness.
Learn the simple balance →Chilled water and tea protect the flavor and keep ice from melting too quickly.
Very ripe fruit can carry a drink on its own. Add syrup a teaspoon at a time.
Bruise mint gently or twist citrus peel over the glass so the oils reach your nose.