We’ve arrived: It’s time to to throw dinner on the grill and sip something cool all afternoon, and this list of our best June recipes will help you accomplish just that. The drinks you’ll find below keep things easy and refreshing, whether you’re looking to make cocktails for a crowd or mix up a special nonalcoholic option. Once you have a beverage in hand—and maybe some SPF on that face—you’re ready to spend a low-key day tending to the grill.
Whether you’re making softly smoky salmon or any of the grilled chicken recipes featured below, the meal is not complete without veggie sides, including crunchy slaws and creamy, herby potato salad. Make sure to save room for something sweet; any list of June recipes would be incomplete without desserts that showcase strawberries, blueberries, and cherries. Scroll down to get the recipes—plus a no-bake ice cream-filled icebox cake for days when it’s simply too hot to turn on the oven.