Jarren Vink

Broiling the brisket gives it a nice crisp top layer, but you can skip this step and it will still be delicious. Braising the meat with beer in the slow cooker, however? Absolutely necessary.

Blanching the garlic neutralizes some of its bite, and the spinach lends an earthy base note. This goes great with our beer-braised brisket.

Cold-brine is just another way of saying pickled. Packing the vegetables separately prevents the colors from bleeding.

The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.

The same technique and proportions will work for a pork chop, lamb chops, or any other steak you like.