Jedell’s guide to summer cocktails

Those readers who’ve been breathlessly anticipating my annual summer guide— remember the one on entomology and the one on summer flings?—need wait no longer. This time around, as we hit half-time in the Hamptons, I want to help you slow things down and stretch out your remaining leisurely days in the sun with my Guide to Hamptons Summer Cocktails.

Southampton Harvey PartyCrasher
This twist on the classic Harvey Wallbanger is quite simple. Pour vodka and orange juice over ice in a chilled highball glass. Float Galliano on top. This last part is the confusing bit. When I say Galliano, I mean Galliano the liqueur, not Maison Margiela creative director John Charles. Of course, I wouldn’t be surprised if you found a Southampton party crasher dressed head-to-toe in Maison Margiela sneaking into the “it” party of the summer—it’d likely be the Watermill Center Gala, where he could very well blend into the over-the-top art and artsy crowd. Let me know of any sightings.

Sag Harbor Champagne Spritzer
Place a teaspoon of sugar in a chilled champagne fl ute, add two dashes of bitters, fi ll the glass with champagne, squeeze a lemon twist on top, and voilà. Not to be confused with the Sag Harbor Spray-a-Thon, this classic cocktail is sure to keep everyone happy, not just the new Wolf of Wall Streeter.

Christie Brinkley’s Bridgehampton Long Island Iced “Please Don’t Pee in My Front Yard” Tea
The classic Long Island Iced Tea won’t measure up to this new cocktail inspired by recent hijinks on the beach lawn of one of the world’s most iconic supermodels. Add equal parts vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Triple Sec, and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Pour into a glass and finish it off with a splash of cola. Pray this drink doesn’t inspire your guests to do a number on your front lawn!

There’s lots to stimulate your senses and interests in this Midsummer issue, beginning with our power cover couple, Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer. And as always, check out our favorite glam galas and columns. This issue’s “Spotlight” looks at mega- Broadway producer Wendy Federman. Jill Brooke’s “Travel Views” takes us to Montreal and Amsterdam. Dr. Neil Sadick gives us the latest on whole-body rejuvenation. Lou Carvell’s car column is aimed at all you car-a-holics out there. Our regular columnists return, with Jeffrey Lyons reviewing films, Aubrey Reuben on the best of Broadway, Jan Silver’s “Jan’s Take” on entertainment and dining, our literary column by Victoria Kelsey, our extensive—and essential—social calendar, and, last but not least, our bittersweet farewell to our beloved iconic Four Seasons restaurant—and the good news that it will rise again soon in a new location!