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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    Cinnamon Spiced Cider

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


    Coconut Lover’s Frappe

    I love frozen beverages, so I wanted to create one similar to those in coffee shops but without coffee as...


    Orange Dream Mimosas

    Your inner child will love this fun riff on the classic mimosa. Use sparkling cider, ginger ale or sparkling grape...


    Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods

    Who doesn't love a steamy mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day? Now you can give friends, neighbors, co-workers...


    Paloma

    The paloma is a popular Mexican cocktail starring smooth tequila and sweet-tart grapefruit soda. This simple recipe makes a citrusy...


    Moscow Mule

    You do not have to go to a trendy cocktail bar to have a top-notch drink. Start with just three...


    Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

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


    DIY Hot Cocoa Mix

    Because we live in Idaho and have long, cold winters, hot chocolate is a staple for our family. With this...

    Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas

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


    Holiday Hot Buttered Rum Mix

    My family loves serving this rich and delicious beverage around the holidays. It can be made with or without alcohol,...


    Merry Christmas Tea

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


    Honey Cinnamon Milk

    You can use this warm, comforting milk to help you on your way to dreamland. —Leony Santoso, Winchester, Virginia


    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...


    Manmosa

    Here’s a guy-friendly adaptation of the sweet and fruity mimosa. This combo of OJ and beer is a tasty kick-off...


    Apricot Brandy Slush

    While spending the summer in New Mexico, we tasted this refreshing golden color tea beverage enhanced with something borrowed from...


    Delightful Apple-Pineapple Drink

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


    Frothy Cafe Bombon

    I discovered this layered java beverage during my honeymoon in Spain. —Keri Hesemann, St. Charles, Missouri

    Butterscotch Mulled Cider

    Only five minutes of preparation is needed for this dynamite slow-cooked drink. You will love the sweet taste of butterscotch...


    Irish Cream

    This delicious, festive Irish cream recipe can be made with ingredients already in your refrigerator and cupboard.


    Hot Buttered Rum

    I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...


    Hot Malted Chocolate

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


    Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix

    At Christmastime, I make up several batches of this hot chocolate mix to give away. I package it in clean,...


    Fresh-Squeezed Pink Lemonade

    There's a nice balance of sweet and tart in this refreshing summer drink. It becomes perfectly pink with the addition...

    A.M. Rush Espresso Smoothie

    Want an early morning pick-me-up that's good for you too? Fruit and flaxseed give this sweet espresso smoothie a nutritious...


    Mango Melba Shakes

    When we go camping in our trailer, we like to serve this vitamin-packed, refreshing drink when company pops in. —John...


    Holiday Wassail Punch

    This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced...


    S’mores Milk Shake

    When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it...


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

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


    Spiced Apricot Tea

    Warm up a chilly winter morning by serving cups of this hot, fruity tea. It’s wonderful with scones, muffins or...