Ted Cavanaugh

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

Use the brine as liquid for vinaigrettes. Add the chopped garlic to salads, potatoes, pesto, or schmear it onto sandwiches.

Available in the spring, green garlic is somewhat less intense than grown-up garlic, but still very pungent and extra-juicy. The dairy fat and tang of the labneh provide cooling balance.

The pungent garlic notes in ramps make them the perfect accompaniment for any pasta dish.

Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.

Spring onions are a young allium with a tiny bulb and a tender stalk. After caramelizing, use the leftover oil for bread dipping.

Creamy, rich fat tames even the wildest fire—looking at you, raw onion—and makes any allium more tasty.

The white vinegar’s acidity curbs the onion’s bite and highlights its sweetness, resulting in the perfect marinade.

Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.

Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.

Skip the pricey Champagne and go for Italian Prosecco, with lots of solid options under $15.

Pour in the root beer slowly, allowing it to cascade over the ice cream, then top off until the glass is full.