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-Lime Sangria

    2 reviews

    Tart, light and fruity, this party-worthy sangria is a hit any time of the year. —Katy Joosten, Little Chute, Wisconsin


    Beer Margaritas

    5 reviews

    A great drink for guys or gals on a hot summer day, this cool combination of two popular drinks, beer...


    White Russian

    1 review

    This creamy coffee-flavored drink is a star at any occasion and perfect for any season. A White Russian is equally...


    Apple Cider Smash

    A smash is a fruity and chilled cocktail—very refreshing. It's a great use for those apples you bought from the...


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    Mint Julep

    4 reviews

    It wouldn't be Kentucky Derby Day without this mint julep recipe! But, really, this Kentucky Derby mint julep recipe is...


    Spring Strawberry Sangria

    1 review

    Wine-infused berries make a lovely addition to this special-occasion drink. I love serving this during the beginning of spring to...


    Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

    12 reviews

    We love the perfect blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It's so easy to throw together, I...


    Summertime Fruit Tea

    2 reviews

    Pineapple-orange juice gives ordinary iced fruit tea a refreshing citrus flavor. It never lasts long, so I keep plenty of...

    Lemony Cooler

    4 reviews

    Everyone thinks I've gone to a lot of trouble when making this refreshing summer drink, but it's so easy! I...


    Old-Fashioned Strawberry Soda

    2 reviews

    With just a quick pulse of the blender, you will have what I call a "refreshing sipper"—and you'll be asked...


    Peachy Fruit Smoothies

    4 reviews

    The color of this refreshing beverage just says "spring!" Smoothies are great for breakfast, dessert or a midday snack. —Taste...


    Fruity Sherbet Punch

    3 reviews

    Everybody loves glasses of this sweet fruit punch. When entertaining, I start with a quart of sherbet, then I add...


    Pretty Pink Punch

    5 reviews

    This refreshing punch is convenient because you can make it ahead of time and just add the ginger ale just...


    Creamy Vanilla Coffee

    8 reviews

    My husband and his friends would often buy a similar version of this creamy, vanilla-flavored beverage at a nearby coffee...


    Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies

    2 reviews

    Sun-ripened strawberries are all the fruit you'll want in this basic-but-tasty beverage from. If you use fresh berries, she suggests...


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    Mango Lassi

    2 reviews

    Learn how to make mango lassi, the perfect summer drink any mango lover will love. Mango lassi is a sweet...


    Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

    6 reviews

    Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a...

    Chai Tea

    5 reviews

    Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink...


    Grilled Peach & Pineapple Sangria

    2 reviews

    Grill up fresh peaches and pineapple slathered in cinnamon butter and use them to make a refreshing summer sangria. I...


    Aunt Grace’s Eggnog

    When I was growing up, I couldn't get enough of the nonalcoholic eggnog my aunt always prepared for us kids....


    Fruity Rum Punch

    3 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen home economists stirred together this sweet punch by combining four kinds of juice. Feel free to omit...


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    Aunt Frances’ Lemonade

    39 reviews

    My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in...


    Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade

    1 review

    We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, "why not grill the lemonade?" The flavor is surprisingly...

    Spicy Tomato Juice

    7 reviews

    You can drink this juice plain or use it in most any recipe like chili that calls for vegetable juice...


    New England Iced Tea

    While growing up in Massachusetts, my family spent summers at our cottage. These cocktails for the adults were a regional...


    Pomgaritas

    Pomegranate juice gives a tart and tasty twist to the traditional margarita. The ruby color is great for Christmas, but...


    Orange Razzletini

    We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is appealing.—Taste of Home...


    Sidecar

    1 review

    Welcome summer with this sidecar drink recipe. Treat yourself to this sunny delight on a warm day.—Taste of Home Test...


    Poinsettia

    1 review

    Mixing festive red cranberry juice, Triple Sec and champagne creates a fun poinsettia drink for Christmas parties, a New Year's...