Alton's Best Bets for a Summer Bar
From his least favorite cocktail trends to his best bets for an at-home bar, Alton answered our top questions.
Cocktail trends you’re over/cocktail trends you’re into
Over: I’m over anything that involves a cheese-stuffed olive because I don’t like cheese in my booze.
Into: I’m into anything with aged rum and classic punches.
Favorite summer drink?
Gin and tonic
Top 5 mixers for a home bar
1. Tonic concentrate
2. Soda siphon for soda water
3. Simple syrup
4. Fernet Branca
5. Amaro
Next Up
50 Summer Drinks
Drink up! Food Network Magazine made enough sodas, shakes and cocktails to last all season.
Beer and Food Pairings for Summer
Is there a better match than hot days and cold beers? Here, we've rounded up our favorite summer foods along with what beer best suits the moment.
Grill It! Top 5 Cocktails
Blend, shake and mix your way to Bobby’s top frosty cocktails, guaranteed to help you beat the grilling heat.
Bobby's Fresh Cocktails
Mix up great summer cocktails from Bobby Flay with these recipes from Food Network that incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients.
Giada's Cocktail Hour Recipes
Get your party started and beat the summer heat with Giada De Laurentiis' tropical, cooling cocktail hour recipes, featured on Food Network.
Rosé: Pink Without Blushing
Once you get past rosé wine’s frivolous, heart-shaped-bed hue, the deliciousness of the wine will win you over.
Alton Brown's Best Bets for a Summer Bar
Alton Brown gave us the low-down on his favorite drink for summer, which trends he is totally over and how you can best stock your at-home bar.
QUIZ: Which Destination Is Your Best Bet for Summer BBQ?
Bored with your local blue plate special? Take the quiz to find out where you should venture to get the best ‘cue this summer.
This Is the Best Burger for Summer Grilling
You’ll be making these all season long!
Best 5 Summer Appetizers
Check out Food Network's top-five summer appetizers below to find fresh, party-ready recipes from Giada, Anne, Ellie, Rachael and Alton.