Slightly rougher than it’s refined front porch cousin but tastes just as good. This version is so easy that you can make it on the back porch or in a parking lot—for tailgates, that is.

Bloodies aren’t just for breakfast anymore! The girls love a bloody while they are chopping away in the kitchen or tending the grill outside. And we can’t think of a better way to eat your veggies besides grilling them of course!

For my money, this drink far better captures the spirit of the tropics than do your garden variety Daiquiris and Pina Coladas. Lime, coconut, rum. What more do you need? So put on your dad's old bowling shirt, turn up the Harry Belafonte, break out the limbo sticks and let's party!

Famous throughout the South, but absolutely synonymous with the Kentucky Derby, the julep has passed the test of time for good reason, bourbon and mint are natural partners. This drink is traditionally served in a julep cup—silver or pewter—and reminds us that it is just the thing to keep a Southern belle from wilting as the ice inside the drink causes the metal cup to frost. This version involves making a simple syrup infused with fresh mint and is slightly more delicate than the “Back Porch” version.

The official drink of the Queens of the Grill! This is a great way to make your budget stretch if your giving a celebration party where champagne is a must. Buy an inexpensive champagne or sparkling wine and watch the Chambord transform the Drink--kinda like kissing the frog and having it turn into a prince!

I long ago fell in love with the clean, crisp, sweet taste of Meyer lemons. And recently, Mexican foods guru Rick Bayless reminded me why.

The Meyer lemon (named for Frank Meyer, who discovered them over 100 years ago) is a cross between a lemon and possibly some variety of orange. Thin-skinned, they often mature to a yellow-orange color and are slightly less acidic than common lemons. I like that because the lower acid makes it so much easier to appreciate the vibrant taste of these lemons.

And I'm particularly fond of using them in drinks. That's just one reason I've fallen in love with Bayless' new cookbook, "Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles and Snacks." In it, he has a recipe for Meyer lemon margaritas that uses tequila that has been infused with the zest of the lemons for four days.

This summer, I experimented with infusing tequila with a split vanilla bean and rich roasted coffee, but I never considered citrus. This book was the perfect excuse to try more infusing.

When I read through the recipe, I realized that it was natural to use citrus to infuse tequila, and how special the Meyer lemon zest would make it and the margaritas. Thoughts of limoncello with a Mexican twist immediately came to mind. I love having the infused tequila on hand, which makes masterful margaritas, of course. But it's also delicious all on its own to be enjoyed as sipping tequila.

Besides the creative recipes, the best part of this cookbook is that Bayless provides two recipes for every margarita — a single-serve cocktail and a pitcher version. And I thought the latter would be just perfect to get a Super Bowl watching party going. Not only is it a fun drink, but the tangy lemon flavor is perfect for cutting through all the rich, heavy foods we usually eat during the big game.

For ease, the entire recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated. That way when your guests arrive all you have to do is fill a cocktail shaker with ice, shake the drink to get it icy cold, and serve. You also could just serve it poured over crushed ice.

A popular drink in Britain, the Shandy shouldn't be ignored on this side of the Atlantic. It's just as good with an American barbecue as it is a British meal of fish and chips (In fact, we like it better!).

Cognac usually brings to mind fireplaces and cold winter nights. But ice it with a squeeze of lime and a splash of Cointreau and it becomes the perfect summer cocktail.

Simple syrup is the basis of homemade lemonade and many cocktail recipes. It is a “lost art” in many homes today, but very simple—thus the name—to make and great to have on hand.

One of the greatest pleasures of summer is ripe, in-season stone fruit like cherries, peaches, plums and nectarines. We like to combine a mixture of these fruits with traditional sangria ingredients for an especially flavorful wine punch. Feel free to add or subtract your favorite fruits.

Nothing quenches our thirst like homemade lemonade. It is just as easy as using frozen concentrate and to our way of drinking, sooo much better! We like to make a whole pitcher full and float thin slices of lemon in it because it looks refreshing and pretty!

It may not be authentic, but it sure is good. This non-alcoholic sparkling treat is a nice with spicy food, or just on its own. Leave out the cilantro and you can also use it to substitute for ginger ale in your favorite mixed drinks. It is particularly good in a Pimm’s Cup.

This country-club classic is easy to make and easy to drink. It's not too sweet and is just the thing to help a harried cook cope with the heat coming off the grill grate. It's also non-alcoholic, but we won't tell if you decide to spice it up with a little extra "ooompf."

Brazil's national drink, the Caipirinha packs a punch. But it's also a delicious and refreshing way to whet the appetite before a meal of grilled steak (serve with a chimichurri sauce, because we like to say it!—and taste it!) or a Brazilian-style mixed grill.

This is a party drink destined to stay in fashion! Girls of all ages love the pretty pink hue of a cosmo and the festive feeling that drinking out of a martini glass gives to any occasion.

Tired of rum and coke? Don't have the fresh mint on hand to make a mojito? Still want to serve a drink with a Cuban flair? Then try the Cubano Highball, a suave and sexy drink that's perfect for sipping while grilling pollo or listening to the Buena Vista Social Club.

Beware the Lemon Drop. It’s sweet surface disguises a powerful kick. As, at least, one girl at the grill discovered—much to her chagrin—a few years back at the Memphis in May barbecue contest. Still, it's such a good drink and tastes so good while you are outside grilling up a storm. We must caution, don't drink more than one, or we’ll say we told you so!