Everyone Always Asks For My Happy Hour Recipes & They Are SO Easy

Summer is that beautiful time of year when both peaches and tomatoes are in season—and this easy appetizer celebrates just that. After toasting the baguette, we spread a lemony ricotta mixture on the slices before topping with this peaches and tomatoes.

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Move over, Aperol, there’s a new spritz in town! The Campari spritz—bubbly, bitter, and very refreshing—is the perfect drink for a leisurely pre-dinner hang or happy hour with friends. With just 5 minutes and 5 ingredients, you can have this cocktail in hand ASAP.

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Packed with cheese, bacon, and three types of corn, these loaded cheesy corn bites will be the first app gone at your summer cookout.

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While feta on its own is already a star that can elevate a dish from boring to soaring, soaking it in a marinade will bring it to a whole new level. The cubes will become a standalone star to a cheese board, antipasto platter, or as an addition to a main, like salmon or roasted chicken. Spread the softened cubes on crusty bread and leave no trace behind.

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With creamy avocado, spicy jalapeños, and juicy tomatoes, this easy recipe is a guaranteed winner for your next cookout. Pair with homemade tortilla chips and you’ll have a fresh snack to bring to your next potluck.

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The kalimotxo took the interweb by storm earlier this year, giving “sophisticated sangria” vibes as a composed cocktail, and with this recipe, we aim to make this your go-to party trick with complex yet familiar flavors that are sure to please a crowd.

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Watermelon + feta is one of our favorite combinations of all time, especially during summertime. Create skewers with crunchy cucumber and balsamic glaze and you've got an easy, impressive appetizer that everyone will love.

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This is one of those dishes that’s far greater than the sum of its parts: Sweet corn is tossed with crunchy, spicy aromatics and smothered in a creamy, smoky, lime-spiked sauce that is unreasonably good. Mexican corn salad features all the beloved ingredients of Mexican street corn, just off the cob and far less messy to eat. It’s quick, affordable, and deeply satisfying.

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Packed with fresh fruits, cooling cucumber, and juicy tomatoes, this vibrant summer salad is the perfect addition to any occasion. The combination of juicy peaches, tart blackberries, fresh herbs, and toasted walnuts piled over zesty honeyed ricotta packs an incredible punch.

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Strawberries, mint, and lemon all come together to bring out the best of a bottle of white wine. It’s slightly tart, slightly sweet, and super-refreshing. With sliced strawberries swimming in the glass and strawberry mint syrup that gives the sangria a beautiful pink tint, strawberry flavor takes center stage in this sangria.

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An iconic summer appetizer, these melon prosciutto skewers get a flavorful upgrade with the addition of creamy mozzarella, basil, and rich balsamic. It's the ultimate combination of sweet and salty flavors.

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Antipasto has surpassed its charcuterie board days with the addition of crispy gnocchi. It features a combination of briny, salty, chewy, and creamy ingredients, and you and your guests won't be able to get enough of it.

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As much as we love sipping on a cold, low-ABV spritz, watching the ice rapidly melt and water down our cocktail is less than ideal. Enter: the poolside popsicle spritzer. We swap the plain old ice for a homemade boozy pop. As it melts, the pop infuses your drink with sweet summer flavors all while keeping it cold. Make the pops ahead of time to surprise and delight your friends.

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We love our cranberry whipped feta so much that we won’t rest until we figure out every possible combination of flavorful fruit jam and creamy whipped cheese. Next up is this spicy mango whipped goat cheese. If you love the OG version, then you’ll be obsessed with this variation that has fluffy garlic and basil-studded whipped goat cheese, spicy mango chutney, and salty chopped cashews.

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If you love the timeless and irresistible combo of sour cream and onion, welcome to your new favorite deviled egg recipe. Creamy, tangy, and topped with a crunch, these deviled eggs are the perfect way to level up your party snack game.

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The tart, slightly bitter freshness of grapefruit pairs perfectly with tequila's peppery bite in the classic paloma. We love palomas so much that we have pineapple and cranberry versions to enjoy the cocktail all year long. And now, to celebrate summer, let us introduce our new-favorite variation: the sour cherry paloma.

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Stuffed mini peppers (especially cheesy ones) are such an easy appetizer to throw together and are always a crowd-pleaser. These are a really good vegetarian alternative to a jalapeño poppers, so everyone can enjoy them at your cookout.

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