Drink Recipes

Quench your thirst with these delicious beverages. Learn how to master cocktails, from fruity drinks to hard liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages alike.

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    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

    When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use...


    Merry Christmas Tea

    This sweet-tart tea from our Test Kitchen has plenty of refreshing pomegranate flavor. Serve warm mugs to holiday guests coming...


    French 75

    The original French 75 drink was created at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France during WWI. The original version...


    Toffee-Flavored Coffee

    With its chocolate toffee flavor, this soothing java drink from our home economists makes mornings pleasantly perk along. Treat yourself...


    Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

    My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include...


    Cranberry Tea

    This colorful tea with its sweet spicy flavor is a great winter warmer-upper. The aroma is sure to bring guests...


    Sparkling White Grape Juice

    The bubbles from the lemon-lime soda cling to the grape "ice cubes", giving this refreshing beberage from our Test Kitchen...


    Maple Cream Coffee

    On a crisp winter day, this creamy drink is perfect for after sledding or after dinner. Even non-coffee drinkers will...

    Favorite Mint Hot Chocolate

    This is one of my husband's favorite winter drinks. I love the minty, chocolaty recipe because it's like Christmas in...


    Easy Breve

    If you prefer a creamier cappuccino, try a breve. The half-and-half cream creates a thick, rich foam that stands up...


    Cocoa for a Crowd

    Cocoa for a Crowd comes from Pat Monson of Stewartville, Minnesota. "On a winter day, this cocoa really hits the...


    Whipped Banana Latte

    “Save ripe bananas to use in this refreshing, frothy beverage that’ll take moments to fix on a hot day.” —Mary...


    Lemon Mint Spritzer

    Cool down with this refreshing drink. It's wonderful after a long day or during a backyard barbecue. —Laura Nix, Ellijay,...


    Pear-Apple Cocktail

    Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the...


    Pineapple Cranberry Punch

    Combining refreshing pineapple flavor with the zing of cranberry juice is how I created an easy-to-fix sipper to take to...


    Vanilla-Almond Coffee

    This recipe is perfect for any coffee lover. Instead of buying flavored coffees, I make my own using flavored extracts...


    Cranberry Sparkler

    The flavors of this refreshing cran-raspberry cocktail are great any time of year. In winter, the cranberry makes it a...

    Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail

    Don't let the light lemon flavor and the rich, creamy texture fool you. This cool, smooth drink is an adult...


    Fruit Cooler

    I especially enjoy this great pick-me-up drink after I have spent hours working out in the yard. By adding ice...


    Strawberry-Basil Cocktail

    This cocktail of sun-ripened strawberries and tender basil is so refreshing without being overly sweet. It’s our favorite. —Mary Marlowe...


    Date Shake

    The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...


    Cinnamon Spiced Cider

    With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive...


    Cherry Bounce

    Smooth and with the fragrant flavor of sweet cherries, this homemade cherry bounce recipe makes a wonderful holiday gift. For...

    Tropical Tea

    Brew a batch of this fragrant, flavorful tea in a slow cooker for your next family gathering. —Irene Helen Zundel,...


    Spiced Tomato Juice

    I always serve this spiced-up tomato juice at our family's Easter Sunday brunch, but it's good any time of year.


    Hazelnut Mocha Coffee

    For special occasions, this chocolaty brew will be the talk of the town. You can make the chocolate mixture a...


    Rosemary Lemonade

    4 reviews

    A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light,...


    Berry Banana Smoothies

    4 reviews

    "I keep several bananas in the freezer so that I'm always ready to whip up this thick beverage for a...


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    Apple Martini

    3 reviews

    This icy-cold appletini recipe is very refreshing with a nice hint of sour. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen