This Summer, Grill Your Cocktails

Plus, recipes for Memorial Day. [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( May 26, 2023 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Peach Sangria]( This Summer, Grill Your Cocktails Grilled burgers and dogs are cool and all. [But what about a refreshing grilled adult beverage? →]( Make-Ahead Hits for a Barbecue [Prep-friendly potato salad and big-batch cocktails make cookouts a breeze. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Kansas City–Style Barbecue Ribs; Morgan Bolling's Headshot]( Your Memorial Day Menu From Morgan Bolling, Executive Editor, Creative Content, Cook’s Country I can’t think of any place better to be than in a camping chair seated next to a charcoal grill on a warm, sunny day with a beer in my hand. Now when I host a barbecue, I am strategic about what sides and snacks I can make ahead so that on the day of I can focus on the charcoal. And while I love burgers, coleslaw and potato salad as much as the next girl, I try to play with different twists or surprising spins—sometimes because they would hold a little better at room temperature and sometimes just because it’s fun to give your guests something they haven’t had before. [Blueberry Biscuits]( satisfy people who want something sweet and salty at the same time. I usually measure out my dry ingredients the night before then bake off the biscuits before I fire up the grill so they’re waiting on the table as the first people walk into my backyard. A [Pimento Cheese Log with Bacon]( [Beer Cheese]( or just store-bought cheeses can form the base of a quick cheese board. I’ll assemble it and store it in my fridge until the party starts. Then, I just pull it out, add any crackers, and serve. Sides such as [Spiced Melon Salad]( [Grilled Sweet Potato Salad]( or [Watermelon-Tomato Salad]( are bright and refreshing. And for each of these I can make the dressing and cut up the fruit or vegetables in advance and just assemble when guests arrive. Sometimes I make a batch of cookies—I’ve definitely made [Loaded Peanut Butter-Bacon Cookies]( to get some extra pork at my barbecue. Or I’ll just ask friends to bring dessert. With all of that organized I can focus on grilling. [Smoked Chicken Wings]( are one of my favorites, especially if drizzled with a little hot honey. It’s hard to beat [Kansas City–Style Barbecue Ribs](. And of course, if I’m in it for the long haul of a full day by the grill, on occasion I make the holy grail of barbecue, [Texas Barbecue Brisket](. And with all the sides done, grilling and relaxing are the only things left for me to focus on. Members get every recipe, review, and video. Get instant access to everything from the most trusted cooking experts. 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