Swap out apricots for peaches or nectarines as the summer gets on toward the hot days. Ingredients: 1 apricot, pitted and sliced into 4 1-inch wedges 3/4 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. bourbon or rye whiskey 3 oz. ginger beer 3 thin apricot slices Directions: Build a medium-heat fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium. (Alternatively, heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high). Grill apricots, turning once, until seared on both sides, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. In a cocktail shaker, muddle grilled apricot slices with lemon juice. Add the whiskey and ice; shake briefly. Strain into a collins glass over ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with apricot slices.