August 22nd, 2014
Nothing better on a hot day than a drink that blends flavors of the islands and the Alps. Stir in some fruit juices and a touch of mint … and it’s pure chill-out heaven. Greta schools us on the spirits and methods (swizzle?) of this dreamy drink, with some help from David Bouchard, principal bartender at Florida bar The Cooper. Continue reading 
August 15th, 2014
Fond memories of a friend’s Greek restaurant inspire Eater Adam to cool things off … with cucumber. His garlicky rendition is sure to take the heat off , and complement just about anything you pair it with. Continue reading 
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August 8th, 2014
Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow and provides plenty of benefits, too — like the cooling effect it can have on your tongue. Summer cocktails, minted teas, decadent desserts and … soup. Yes, it’s hard to think about soup when it’s so hot, but trust Sarah: A light pea soup with a hint of mint is just the thing to cool down your dinner. Continue reading 