Lime

This classic Caribbean cocktail combines crushed ice with spirits and citrus, "swizzled" into something between a julep and a grown-up snow cone. Frosty and tropical, it's the quickest way to channel island time.

Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.

Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you’ve got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there’s no confusion!

Your baked goods, pastas, and more are good. But they could be better—just add citrus and lemon zest.

Attention: Also delicious with mint in place of the cilantro (some people really hate cilantro).

Other not-too-hot chiles are great with the same seasonings if you can’t find Padróns. Look for shishitos or Italian frying peppers instead.

The stuffing can be varied easily. Try lemon with tarragon, or orange with rosemary.

When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination.

This vegetarian Thai curry from the restaurant Thai Fresh in Austin is less spicy and more fragrant than you might expect; add a dried chile de árbol if you like heat.

Using frozen strawberries ensures a consistent sweetness and vibrant red color.

Despite the egg along the seal, and the crimps for extra insurance, the fruit juices will run; that’s what the parchment paper is there for.

The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.

This also makes a tasty spritzer—use club soda in place of water.

The classic carrot-ginger combo gets extra zesty with lime juice.

An easy-drinking aperitif made slightly more potent with the addition of gin.

It doesn’t come out of a soft-serve machine, and you can’t twist it, but our version of fro-yo wins at everything else.

Fresh crunch, cooling vegetables, a hit of extra acidity, and dollop of sour cream: It’s all here in this summer slaw.

A hot-sauce Michelada with some serious kick.

For best flavor, head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until solid.

U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages

U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages

This ubiquitous and essential Vietnamese condiment is a bright and spicy mix of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.