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All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Drinks Issue

We’ve got coffee cake scones, pad kra pao, and a frozen espresso martini.
A frozen paloma with a slice of grapefruit and a flaky salt rim.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran

Dive into the June/July magazine issue of Bon Appétit and you will find premium drink content. Yes, we have a coveted list of the The 9 Best New Bars, pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, and Japanese-inspired drinks. We’re also exploring fonio, an ancient African grain that’s driving a revolution in brewing and food production. And, of course, we’ve got plenty of recipes to kick off the warm-weather season.

For the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, try these Coffee Cake Scones from the Bon Appétit Bake Club. Topped with dots of tender streusel and layered with cinnamon sugar, this is the recipe our team would not stop talking about.

In need of fresh weeknight-friendly recipes? Look no further. Our Test Kitchen’s got new recipes like a mouth-tingling Pad Kra Pao and Quick Butter-Braised Tomatoes and Dumplings that come together in just one pot.

And to end on a sweet sweet buzz, try this frozen espresso martini from senior test kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic. It’s topped with a dollop of coffee liqueur-spiked whipped cream that’s a treat in itself. Keep reading for all the recipes from our drinks issue.

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  • Dumplings grape tomatoes cilantro and sliced scallions in a buttery sauce in a skillet.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    1/18

    Quick Butter-Braised Tomatoes and Dumplings

    Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    2/18

    Steak Salad With Feta Dressing

    Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    3/18

    Pad Kra Pao

    This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    4/18

    Coconut Chicken Katsu With Smashed Cucumbers

    These crispy cutlets feature a coconut-breadcrumb coating and sriracha mayo. Pair with a bright cuke salad to turn into a meal.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon
    5/18

    Zucchini Butter

    Transform summer squash into this spectacular spread to put toward sandwiches, pastas, and more all season long.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    6/18

    Frozen Espresso Martini With Spiked Whipped Cream

    This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    7/18

    Spicy Mango Margarita

    Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    8/18

    The Iciest Strawberry Daiquiri

    Using frozen strawberries means no need for ice cubes. White rum adds just enough booze and fresh lime juice, bright acidity.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
    9/18

    Paloma Slushy

    Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
    10/18

    Buttermilk Corn Pasta

    This pasta starring summer corn achieves its savory, creamy sauce thanks to one special ingredient: buttermilk powder.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
    11/18

    Grilled Buttermilk Chicken With Summer Salad

    Charred chicken breasts coated in a tangy dry rub sit atop a fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and onions.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Erica Lutz
    12/18

    Gambas al Ajillo

    This speedy Spanish dish of shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic can be a main or appetizer. It all depends on how you dress it up.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Erica Lutz
    13/18

    Cucumber and Avocado Salad Bean Dip

    Consider this dish—made with refried beans and crunchy vegetables—an affirmative answer to the question, “Can dip be dinner?”

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Erica Lutz
    14/18

    Stacked Muffuletta Salad

    This towering salad—built with the components of a muffuletta sandwich like mortadella and an olive dressing—is ready for a party.

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  • Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Erica Lutz
    15/18

    Coney Island Hot Dogs

    Be the cookout MVP with our recipe for Coney dogs—beef franks topped with meat sauce, chopped onions, and a squidge of yellow mustard.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
    16/18

    Cherry Biscuit Cobbler

    The lemony cherry filling (which can be made with fresh or frozen fruit) is topped with shortcake-inspired cream biscuits (so tender, so light!) that soak up all of those rosy-red juices.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Drew Aichele, Prop Styling by Christine Keely
    17/18

    Coffee Cake Scones

    Sour cream scones get treated to a cinnamon-sugar swirl and crunchy streusel crown.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Prop styling by Christine Keely, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    18/18

    Hugo Spritz

    With elderflower liqueur, mint, and prosecco, the effervescent Hugo spritz cocktail is a hit year round, but particularly on warm nights.

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