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Maggie Hoffman

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Maggie Hoffman is the former Digital Director of Epicurious and the author of two cocktail books. Find her on Substack at The Dinner Plan and What to Drink.

One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria

The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.

The 27 Most Exciting New Cookbooks of Summer 2024

There’s an impressive fresh crop of cookbooks on the way—and we can’t wait to cook from them. Here are the titles coming out now through August 2024.

Spa Water Punch

This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.

Spa Water Punch

This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.

Campari Spritz

Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.

Hot Pink Punch

Rim some glasses with spicy salt and make this juicy watermelon cocktail recipe for your summer barbecue. It’s an easy gin cocktail served by the pitcher.

Frozen Garibaldi

This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.

Americano

This Americano recipe is so simple you’ll quickly memorize it. The classic Italian predinner cocktail combines Campari, sweet vermouth, and seltzer or club soda.

Before Daylight

This mezcal, blackberry, and ginger ale cocktail is the ideal juicy summer refresher. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.

Garden Wedding

This gin and peach cocktail is tangy, herbal, and refreshing, thanks to a touch of Greek yogurt and a few fresh basil leaves shaken into the drink.

Boozy Banana Latte

This frozen coffee cocktail recipe combines cold brew concentrate, frozen bananas, mezcal, cinnamon, and vanilla, blended together until creamy. Whip one up for brunch this weekend.

The 80 Most Exciting New Spring Cookbooks for 2024

If you’re looking for cooking inspiration, you're in luck. This season’s list of cookbook releases is longer than ever—and we're thrilled about it.

7 Brand-New Cocktail Books to Add to Your Home Bar

Get the details on some of the new (and soon-to-be-released) drinks books that we’re most excited about.

10 Baking and Dessert Books We’re Excited for This Spring

Here’s what’s new—and coming soon—in cookbooks for bakers and lovers of all things sweet.

15 New Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks to Check Out This Spring

It’s time to refresh your cooking with a new book of vegetarian recipes.

This 5-Minute Appetizer Is My Holiday Party Calling Card

Every dinner party needs a snack to start—but you don’t have to dirty every dish and countertop appliance in your kitchen to get there.