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From hot honey shrimp to grilled pizzas, there’s something about cooking and eating outdoors that makes everything taste better.

Tequila, lime and triple sec pudding over an Oreo cookie base with a creamy coconutty topping: what's not to love!?

Even if you’re serving a batch of this Mexican slushy on your teensy patio, everything about it screams beach: it’s sweet, sour, a little spicy and extremely refreshing. —Chantal Braganza

While it has roots in Korean cuisine that go back centuries, hwachae, which roughly translates to “flower drink,” is wildly popular right now thanks to a wave of viral TikToks. This version, which mixes milk and carbonated soda, needs to be served immediately—the milk solids will split if you let it sit too long. —Chantal Braganza

Celebrate the longer, sunnier days with a delicious spread that comes together in a flash!