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recipe for pink party punch

Pink Party Punch

Cranberry and ginger ale is a tried and true combo, but the addition of pineapple juice for tartness is outstanding. All too easy to turn into alcoholic punch with a bit of gin or...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for make your own cherry coke

Make Your Own Cherry Coke

This grenadine and maraschino cherry infused cola is an awesome drink - alone or as a mixer in a cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jolly water

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


recipe for vanilla ice cream and pineapple smoothie

Vanilla Ice Cream And Pineapple Smoothie

This frozen delight has rich vanilla ice cream and all the fruity goodness of banana and pineapple to make this smoothie a treat any time of the day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry-mango smoothie

Strawberry-Mango Smoothie

Smoothies are one of the tastiest ways to get your daily fruit in. A solid dollop of yogurt makes this strawberry-mango sipper extra creamy.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for copycat cherry sprite

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

recipe for peanut butter fudge milkshake

Peanut Butter Fudge Milkshake

This peanut butter fudge milkshake is the perfect treat for any peanut butter lover. It's rich, creamy, and full of flavor. So go ahead and indulge in this delicious...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy pudding milk shake

Easy Pudding Milk Shake

Pudding mix in a milkshake? Why hasn't this been a thing already? There is an infinite amount of combinations between different pudding and ice cream flavors to play with


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon milkshake

Lemon Milkshake

If hearing "lemon milkshake" makes your taste buds curious, you're not alone! Ice cream and banana temper sour lemon flavor into a brilliant pop of citrus


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic chocolate malt

Basic Chocolate Malt

Somewhere along the sweet timeline of ice cream's life, milkshakes stole the spotlight from their malty cousin. This recipe steals back the center stage.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kids favorite purple lemonade

Kids Favorite Purple Lemonade

This vibrant, blueberry-infused drink is sure to be a hit with the kids for the color and the sweet flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for whopper candy chocolate malt

Whopper Candy Chocolate Malt

Blending malted Whopper candies into milkshakes gives them that old-fashioned chocolate malt flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot spiced orange drink

Hot Spiced Orange Drink

This delicious and easy-to-make hot spiced orange drink is perfect for cold winter days. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful beverage in minutes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate peanut butter milk shake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Shake

The delicious flavor combinations of chocolate and peanut butter - in a milk shake


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shirley temple cocktail

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

recipe for orange lemonade

Orange Lemonade

That regular lemonade stand down the street won't stand a chance. Fresh squeezed oranges and lemons make a tart treat. For grownups, gin and a touch of triple sec wouldn't go amiss.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry raspberry smoothie

Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie

Four simple ingredients and your blender. Great for a breakfast drink or a healthier way to satisfy a sweet tooth.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange cow shake

Orange Cow Shake

This refreshing twist on the Brown Cow uses orange sherbet and lemon-lime soda to create, of course, the Orange Cow.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh squeezed tangerine juice

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

recipe for the classic root beer float

The Classic Root Beer Float

What could be more simple or more delicious? Just three ingredients - milk, ice cold root beer and rich vanilla ice cream. When they come together, they create something...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana yogurt kool-aid smoothie

Banana Yogurt Kool-Aid Smoothie

An easy way to make delicious smoothies - by adding Kool-Aid powder to the mix. You can use low fat or fat free milk and yogurt and sugar-free Kool-Aid, if desired (add...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for root beer frosty

Root Beer Frosty

Ice cream and root beer get a trip to the blender for a creamy treat that begs to be enjoyed outdoors on a warm summer day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sparkling punch

Sparkling Punch

This sparkling punch is made up of 5 fruit juices and fizzy lemon-lime soda. It's kid-friendly and grownups love it too!


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for peanut butter shake

Peanut Butter Shake

When is peanut butter ever a bad idea? A milkshake is definitely not one of them. If you're a PB purist go with vanilla ice cream, but chocolate and peanut butter is always a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry lemonade

Cherry Lemonade

Tart lemonade mixed with sweet cherries makes a refreshing (and pretty) warm weather drink. We love serving this at summer parties.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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