Join us on the porch as we show you how to make three easy and refreshing summer cocktails, perfect for your next beach day.

What makes a cocktail “beach-style”? According to Allyson Reedy, editor of “Beach Cocktails: Pours, Drinks, Sips, and Bites” (Gibbs Smith, $22), it’s a broader category than tiki drinks, piña coladas ...

When I head to the beach, I like to be fully prepared. By the time my towel hits the sand, I don’t want to have to do or think about anything, so I make sure to prep all the essentials ahead of time, ...