Femme Fatale Punch

Don’t be fooled by its ladylike looks—this one carries a punch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Solstice Punch

Citrus brightens up a punch reminiscent of warmer weather. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Bombay Government Punch

The original rum punch. (By David Wondrich)

Knockout Punch

Slightly sweet, nicely fruity, and high in alcohol. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Barbarossa Punch

Caribbean flavors with a French twist. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Lambic Sangría

A fruity, beer-based sangría with raspberries and orange. (By Kate Ramos)

Tropical Fruit Cooler

Make a pitcher and watch it disappear. (By Kate Ramos)

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Punch)

Jamaica flowers and ginger make an exotic tropical tea. (By Regan Burns)

Chile-Lime-Tequila Compound Butter

Adds a peppery kick to anything it tops. (By Regan Burns)

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor. (By Regan Burns)

Oysters with Mignonette Granité

Transforming a sharp mignonette sauce into icy shards makes serving oysters simpler. (By Roy Finamore)

Asian Iced Tea

A Japanese slant on the classic refresher. (By Nick Mautone)

Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring. (By Kate Ramos)