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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    Brandy Slush

    6 reviews

    This slush with a hint of citrus keeps you cool on hot summer days. Even if you're not a tea...


    Sour Cherry Shandy

    A shandy is beer mixed with a nonalcoholic drink like fruit juice or lemonade. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Watermelon Margaritas

    Summer’s best flavors get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and...


    Lemon-Pineapple Punch

    2 reviews

    With pineapple juice and sherbet, this fresh-tasting punch is perfect for kids and adults alike on scorching days. —Taste of...


    Mango-Ginger Smoothies

    I blend smoothies every morning and change the flavors. My favorite version features mango with a spicy bite of ginger....


    Delightful Apple-Pineapple Drink

    1 review

    Chase winter doldrums and chills with this warm and tangy fruit drink that will appeal to both kids and adults....


    Apple Brandy

    3 reviews

    I spend a lot of time developing recipes for the many fruits and vegetables we grow on our farm. In...


    Crackling Hot Cocoa

    1 review

    This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island,...

    Coffee Punch

    3 reviews

    Guests will sing your praises when you ladle out this frothy, frosty,ice cream-coffee punch. Try brewing it with different flavored...


    Pear & Ginger Sparkler

    1 review

    I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard....


    Rhubarb Slush

    4 reviews

    This thirst-quenching slush is a fun way to use rhubarb. I love to serve it for special get-togethers like a...


    Refreshing Raspberry Iced Tea

    This recipe makes two gallons, so it’s a sensible thirst-quenching choice for a springtime party when you have a medium-size...


    Warm Spiced Chai

    My wife loves chai, but I have never been satisfied with any of the store-bought mixes, so I created my...


    Kumquat Margaritas

    1 review

    These golden margaritas bring a bit of sunshine to a winter table. Eye-catching kumquats are the secret ingredient. —Taste of...


    French Vanilla Mocha

    1 review

    My husband and I have spent hours trying to create coffeehouse drinks. This is the closest we've come. You can...


    Strawberry Tofu Smoothies

    4 reviews

    “This is one sweet way to get more soy in my diet,” writes Debbie Stepp from Ocala, Florida. “It’s light,...


    Friendship Tea Mix

    1 review

    Arma White combines seven simple ingredients to make a big batch of this hot spiced drink mix. "Placed in a...

    Sherbet Punch

    1 review

    "Lime is my favorite flavor for Christmas, but I make this same recipe with raspberry sherbet, too," notes Jeanne Bunders...


    Hot Malted Chocolate

    3 reviews

    There’s nothing better on a cold day than a steaming mug of rich hot chocolate. Malted milk powder adds a...


    Creamy Hot Cocoa

    3 reviews

    Hot cocoa made school days memorable for me. Mom had it ready when I came home. It was a special...


    Lemon Quencher

    2 reviews

    Tart and refreshing, this minty-lemon drink is sweetened with just a touch of honey. It makes a lovely summer cooler...


    Whiskey Sour

    2 reviews

    A nice, simple drink to make and enjoy. Impress your guests by telling them you made their drinks with a...


    Makeover Nutty Monkey Malts

    4 reviews

    Get all the flavor of a classic diner milkshake with only a fraction of the calories and fat. Flavored with...

    Coffee & Cream Martini

    11 reviews

    With Kahlua, Irish cream liquor and chocolate sandwich cookies, this martini is almost like a dessert. It's an after-dinner drink...


    Spiced Chai Mix

    17 reviews

    One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been...


    Leprechaun Lime Drink

    9 reviews

    You won't need the help of lucky little elves to ready this refreshing lime concoction. Cheery garnishes can be fixed...


    Hot Buttered Rum Mix

    6 reviews

    I offered this comforting, hot drink to guests at one of my Bunco gatherings. Everyone wanted the recipe. I like...


    Citrus Punch

    1 review

    This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny...


    Peachy Keen Daiquiris

    6 reviews

    You won’t mind breaking out the blender for these frosty fruit drinks—they’re a breeze to whip up. If you don't...