Drink Recipes

Instead of pouring a glass of ordinary orange juice, we suggest making this refreshing smoothie that's quickly prepared in a...

Teresa Dunlap of Lima, Ohio notes, “These smoothies are great for breakfast, and they also make a delicious afternoon snack...

Sweet iced tea is a southern classic, and this is a fabulous recipe for tea lovers or for a party....

This champagne punch, served at my wedding, continues to this day to be the elegant drink we serve at special...

Of all the punch recipes I've tried, I keep coming back to this mock champagne punch. It's so easy to...

This amber champagne cocktail is a bubbly twist on the traditional old-fashioned. Try it with extra dry champagne. —Taste of...

If you're going to hang with vampires, you're going to need a strong drink. This spicy vodka martini, with a...

Add some creamy goodness to your cup of joe with a splash or two of this homemade Irish cream. —Marcia...

I like to garnish this iced tea with some of our sweet Hawaiian pineapple. —Beverly Toomey, Honolulu, Hawaii

A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the...

Years ago, my mother made a rosy and refreshing party drink I’ve never forgotten. The sparkle comes from fruit juices,...

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...

"I developed this delicious recipe for my diabetic mother," explains Nancy Schickling of Bedford, Virginia.

My family loves this comforting chai tea latte recipe, especially on cold days instead of cocoa or when they're feeling...

I love to treat overnight guests to this creamy orange frappe. Just blitz a few basic ingredients in your blender...

—Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Most people are used to adding mint flavoring to their hot cocoa. But my family favors this version, which calls...

During the dog days of summer, my family looks for a cold, thirst-quenching drink. I like this strawberry cooler because...

You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...

This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without...

I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an...

With its pretty jeweled color and complementary orange-coffee flavor, this impressive martini lends an elegant, upscale feel to any party.—Taste...

"This smooth and creamy beverage tastes just like a banana split," promises Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "It's easy to...

Letting this sangria sit in the fridge overnight improves the fruitiness, making it the perfect make-ahead drink for a holiday...

Although made with fat-free ingredients, the easy-to-fix eggnog shake recipe retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage....

A homemade vanilla bean syrup from our home economists fabulously flavors Champagne. The bubbly beverage is ideal for holidays throughout...

My husband came up with this recipe to replace the soda he was drinking every morning. It's a delicious alternative...

Celebrating the holidays with eggnog is an American tradition that dates to colonial days. I toast the season with a...

When I tried this punch at a friend's wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather...