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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    Hot Spiced Punch

    My favorite punches, hot or cold, are the ones made with pineapple juice. Its flavor definitely comes through. This punch...


    Hot Cranberry Tea

    Cinnamon-infused cranberries combine with orange and lemon juices for a not-too-sweet beverage. The crimson color is perfect for the holiday...


    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

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


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    Maple Blackberry Mojito

    1 review

    This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used...


    Frappe Mocha

    13 reviews

    Coffee ice cubes power up this refreshing drink. Have it morning, noon or—if you dare—night! —Beverly Coyde, Gasport, New York


    Kiwi Smoothies

    4 reviews

    These fresh-flavored smoothies can start a day out right or perk up an afternoon. My daughter, Hailey, created the recipe,...


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    Double Chocolate Martini

    1 review

    Is it a beverage or a dessert? Don't let its looks fool you: This chocolate martini recipe is potent but...


    Homemade Limoncello

    2 reviews

    This limoncello recipe makes a drink better than any store-bought version. It's perfect as an after-dinner treat on its own,...

    Sparkling White Grape Punch

    White cranberry juice adds tartness to this punch for showers and teas. For a light blush tone, use regular cranberry...


    Buttermilk Shake

    "This rich shake tastes like liquid cheesecake!" reveals Gloria Jarrett of Loveland, Ohio.


    Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail

    My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...


    Lemon Spiced Tea

    Cinnamon and honey really perk up the flavor of basic lemon tea. Add a splash of lemon extract to take...


    Spiced Apple Cider

    When the temperature drops outside, I like to warm up family and friends with steaming mugs of simple spiced cider....


    Lemon Thyme Green Tea

    Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing—it’s like sipping summer from a cup. My family and...


    Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas

    I came up with this beverage to serve at holiday celebrations for a festive twist on the traditional margarita. It's...


    Ginger Pear Sipper

    A real treat at brunch or during cocktail hour, alcohol-free Ginger Pear Sipper will please any palate. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque,...


    Chocolate Eggnog

    1 review

    I love Christmas so much that I decorate in October. I don't care for eggnog, but it's such a tradition...

    Lemon Basil Tea

    Our Test Kitchen experts sure know how to brew a great cup of tea! Infused with basil and lemon, this...


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

    My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...


    Pineapple Banana Shakes

    When I have fruit and milk or other foods I need to use up, I like to create my own...


    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Soda

    We enjoy making this old-fashioned soda fountain specialty at home. Besides being a favorite treat for my grandchildren, it's entertainment....


    Tangy Strawberry Slush

    When temperatures rise, cool things down with this ice-cold fruity slush. Keep some in the freezer for when guests pop...


    Midwest Mary

    In the Midwest, Bloody Marys garnished with meats, cheeses and veggies are works of art. My beverage has skewers of...

    Butterscotch Martinis

    The rich flavors of butterscotch and chocolate pair up for a nightcap that will satisfy any sweet tooth. —Clara M....


    Lemon-Orange Iced Tea

    1 review

    "I finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have the aftertaste of artificial sweetener," relates Dawn Lowenstein...


    Creamy Peppermint Punch

    5 reviews

    Almost too pretty to drink, Creamy Peppermint Punch is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve it in a punch bowl and guests...


    Sparkling Cranberry Kiss

    7 reviews

    I love the tartness of cranberries in cold beverages, and this recipe is easily doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. —Shannon...


    Spiced Coffee

    2 reviews

    I’ve found that those who aren’t necessarily coffee fans often change their tune when they get a whiff of this...


    Champagne Party Punch

    4 reviews

    To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...