Bon Appétit

Set that flavored Martini aside. Sake cocktails are the drink of the moment. You may be accustomed to drinking sake warm, but why not chill out instead with this cool concoction, courtesy of L.A. hot spot Sushi Roku? (The drink is best made with a good-quality sake, such as Ozeki, the brand the restaurant uses.)

A lovely drink for a picnic.

This sweetly refreshing summer cooler contains no alcohol, but the wild-berry tea and pureed strawberries give it that sangria color. For guests who prefer their beverages a bit more spirited, B. Smith recommends adding white Muscat or light rum to taste.

The best way to get warm and cozy after a day outdoors is with this drink, in Ireland known simply as "hot whiskey."

The beef bouillon makes this robust cocktail a little more bullish than its cousin, the Bloody Mary.