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—Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Creamy Peppermint Punch
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
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
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
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 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,...

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

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

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...