Most of us are used to discarding melon seeds, but it’s surprisingly easy to put them to good use. This summer beverage is not only refreshing, but the addition of melon seeds also makes it packed full of nutritional benefits—including significant amounts of protein.

Cocktail aficionados, take note of this popular beverage. Mentone’s version is essentially a “white/clear” version of the classic “broken” negroni. 

An ice ring flecked with pomegranate seeds makes this punch extra festive, but you can achieve similar results with an ice cube tray. You can also float some edible flowers on top of the punch. Don’t have a punch bowl? “Don’t worry! Just use a mixing bowl,” cookbook author Erin Gleeson advises.

Named after a character in the 1990s "Twin Peaks" TV series, this cocktail is a customer favorite. Sean Venus describes it as "refreshing, tart, bright, delicate and floral with a low presence of alcohol" and a "great suggestion for the gin beginner."

This clever approach to the Manhattan—with a smoky cinnamon stick as a garnish—is sure to be a conversation starter. "The idea behind a lot of our cocktails is taking a riff of a classic cocktail and making it our own," Sean Venus said. 

"As a child, one of the most refreshing drinks I can remember on a warm summer day is horchata," chef David Gomez said. "When asked by a local rice grower if we could provide sample tastings to promote their brown rice, we came up with this version of a classic."