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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    Berry Slush

    2 reviews

    —Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa


    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...


    Mango-Peach Smoothies

    This is my toddler son's favorite breakfast—he'll take one of these over pancakes any day! Get creative when mixing fruits...


    Smooth Sweet Tea

    4 reviews

    A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount...


    Blueberry Lime Slush

    1 review

    My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in...


    Frothy Cafe Bombon

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


    Strawberry Party Punch

    After a spicy snack, cool your palate with this festive and fruity punch. Let guests help themselves at the punch...


    Cranberry Slushie

    I love to try new recipes. When I find one that was especially well liked, I make a copy, put...

    Butterscotch Mulled Cider

    4 reviews

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


    Irish Cream

    8 reviews

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


    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...


    Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix

    7 reviews

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


    Spiced Hot Apple Cider

    During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing...


    Holiday Peppermint Mocha

    Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in...


    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

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


    Comforting Coffee Milk

    This recipe is special to me because the delicious ingredients and flavors speak for themselves without those extra preservatives. Now...


    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....

    Date Shake

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


    Cranberry-Eggnog Gelatin Salad

    2 reviews

    Refreshing and bursting with flavor, this festive jello salad is a great choice for a holiday potluck...


    Creamy Berry Smoothies

    Who can tell that this delicious smoothie is made with tofu? No one (especially your kids)! The blend of berries...


    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...


    Favorite Banana Split Smoothies

    1 review

    I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...


    Santa’s Orange-Kissed Cocktail

    1 review

    Refreshing but not overly sweet, this drink is a festive choice for Christmas get-togethers. Serve it during cocktail hour, at...

    Candy Apple Martini

    Surprise the ghouls and goblins at your Halloween party with these thirst-quenching martinis. Cranberry juice and sour apple liqueur makes...


    Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea

    1 review

    I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...


    Lemon-Basil Mojito Mocktails

    In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon and basil take the place of mint. For a grown-up version,...


    Minty Tea Punch

    3 reviews

    Forget sugary (and boring) sodas for your next potluck and treat your family and friends to a refreshing homemade punch....


    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...


    Fresh-Squeezed Pink Lemonade

    2 reviews

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