This grenadine and maraschino cherry infused cola is an awesome drink - alone or as a mixer in a cocktail.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Drinks
Cold drink recipes designed to quench your thirst! These non-alcoholic beverages are great for a quick drink or party beverage. A variety of drinks to choose from including fruit or berry drinks, vegetable drinks (like tomato juice), even ice cream drinks. Ever had an Avocado Frappe or Agua De Nopal? Yes, even some odd sounding recipes are deliciously refreshing
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Make Your Own Cherry Coke
Jogging In A Jug
Need to rehydrate after a workout? Try this blend of juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Use fresh squeezed or organic juice if possible.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Cherry Sprite
Like a Shirley Temple but with Sprite instead of ginger ale. Grenadine and maraschino cherry juice are all you need; a splash of vodka turns it into a super simple cocktail.
Time: under 30 minutes
A&W Clone Cream Soda
When is the last time you had a classic cream soda? This homemade batch made with vanilla, sugar and club soda is a great beverage on its own or makes a fabulous float with vanilla...
Time: 1-2 hours
Jolly Water
Fun way to get kids to drink more water. While the candies do contain sugar, they are a tad healthier than other drink mixes and sugary drinks and you can control how many you put in each...
Time: under 30 minutes
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Mango Lada
A delicious non-alcoholic cocktail made with mango puree, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and sweetened condensed milk.
Time: under 30 minutes
Shirley Temple Cocktail
This colorful, maraschino cherry garnished drink is perfect for anybody skipping out on booze or for helping kids feel included in the party.
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juice
Tangerine juice makes for a fantastic addition to citrusy vinaigrettes or substitute for orange juice in marinades for meat and fish. Or a great drink!
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey Hydrator
Sweet, with an orange flavor that's not overpowering. This bright beverage would also be wonderful blended with ice for a summer treat.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Ginger Ale
Canned ginger ale can't match the bite of a freshly made batch. This honey-sweetened treat is fun to make at home, whether you're stirring up some whiskey gingers or just want some...
Time: 2-5 hours
Homemade Gatorade
Gatorade is a popular sports drink that can be purchased at most convenience stores. However, did you know that you can easily make your own Gatorade at home?
Time: under 30 minutes
Horchata
Sweet, cinnamon-y Mexican horchata is the perfect drink to go with an outdoor taco party. Goes great with spicy meals.
Time: over 5 hours
Malted Chocolate Frappe
If you are in New England, don't call this a milkshake. There, malted milk powder with milk, syrup, and ice cream is considered a frappe.
Time: under 30 minutes
Johnny Appleseed Drink
Whether served warm or cold, this drink is the perfect addition to any occasion, from casual get-togethers to special celebrations.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
New York Chocolate Egg Cream
Mix up a refreshing and nostalgic New York chocolate egg cream with just three ingredients: chocolate syrup, light cream, and club soda.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Limeade
A simple and refreshing limeade made with Mexican limes and simple syrup.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Agua Fresca de Fruta - Mexican Fruit Cooler
Learn how to make Agua Fresca de Fruta, a traditional Mexican fruit cooler using just 4 simple ingredients - cold water, ice, soft fruit, and sugar.
Time: under 30 minutes
Roy Rogers Cocktail
Looking for a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail? Try this recipe for a Roy Rogers. This non-alcoholic drink is made with just a few simple ingredients, including orange juice...
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Shame (Virgin Mary)
You don't need to be after some hair of the dog to enjoy the spicy, savory flavors of a bloody Mary. If it's a brunch occasion, go crazy with the garnishes and make up some...
Time: under 30 minutes
Rice Milk
A little dash of vanilla extract is a simple and delicious way to flavor rice milk and makes it perfect for sweet, non-dairy smoothies.
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Cream Soda
A simple and refreshing drink. A creamy drink made with raspberry syrup and milk with fizz from sparkling water.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Juice
Don't be a sourpuss, enjoy the sweet and tart flavors of this Cranberry Juice recipe that will make you pucker up in delight.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lemon Julius
Made with vanilla ice cream, water, frozen lemonade, frozen orange juice
Time: under 30 minutes
V8 Juice
Made with salt, water, tomatoes, celery, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, onion, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pomegranate Mint Julep
Made with ice, pomegranate juice, water, sugar, lemon, fresh mint
Time: under 30 minutes
Jamaican Ginger Beer
Made with brown sugar, water, whole pineapple, fresh ginger root
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Apricot Spritzer
Made with vodka, white grape juice, strawberries, raspberries, apricot nectar, seltzer, ginger ale
Time: over 5 hours
Sparkling Tropical Fruit Juice
Made with sparkling mineral water, kiwi, orange, mango
Time: under 30 minutes
Melon Cider Fizz
Made with melon-flavored syrup, sparkling pear cider, honeydew melon
Time: under 30 minutes
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