Homemade peppermint schnapps is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season. Made with just a few simple ingredients, serve it on its own or use it to make festive...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Make Your Own Peppermint Schnapps
Friendship Tea Mix
Combining an orange breakfast drink, lemonade mix, instant tea, apricot gelatin, and spices, this mix makes a comforting beverage that's perfect for gifting.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grand Marnier Milkshakes
Think of this cocktail as a grownup creamsicle except with the sophisticated orange flavor of Grand Marnier.
Time: under 30 minutes
Kamikaze Cocktail
Kamikazes are dangerously drinkable vodka shots with a bit of a pucker from lime juice and sweet and sour. Definitely don't want to be piloting anything after a few of these.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Cafe Diablo Cocktail
When you need more than just an extra pep-in-your-step, create this dark roast delight that's married with brandy and a twist of citrus flavors.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Margarita Punch
A great way to serve margaritas to a crowd. The traditional margarita ingredients of tequila, triple sec, and sour mix are combined with ginger ale and lime sherbet to create a creamy...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Saketini Cocktail
A martini style drink made with vodka, sake, and a cucumber slice garnish. Cheers!
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
Cafe Mocha
Can't decide between hot chocolate or hot coffee? Have the best of both worlds by combining them in this soothing coffee drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grog
Weather outside frightful? This Grog is so delightful! Made with dark rum and spices, it's the warm hug your taste buds need.
Time: under 30 minutes
Great Mocha
Rich hot chocolate with a caffeine kick! This is a velvety smooth drink that is perfect for chilly mornings or anytime you want a little boost to your coffee.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon Milk Shake
This creamy milkshake tastes like a snickerdoodle! You can adjust the amount of cinnamon as desired. It works well with low fat ingredients too.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Tennessee Mud Spiked Coffee
This boozy coffee will definitely warm you up on a cold day. It's made with coffee, amaretto, and whiskey and topped with some fluffy whipped cream.
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Sorbet And Watermelon Smoothie
Made with lemon juice, watermelon, lemon sorbet, ice cubes
Time: under 30 minutes
Virgin Pina Colada Cocktail
Creamy coconut, sweet tropical pineapple, nobody should be left out when it comes to the classic Colada. This non-alcoholic recipe makes sure everybody can get in on the...
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Slow Cooker Bloody Mary
The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Coffee Punch
Iced coffee, chocolate syrup, and vanilla ice cream. These ingredients are basically already best friends, all you have to do is get them together and the magic will happen.
Time: 2-5 hours
Watermelon Sherbet Smoothie
Nothing says refreshing like a cold watermelon smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Scorpion Bowl Punch Cocktail
This is a serious party punch made with three kinds of rum, gin AND vodka. Oh, and a couple of fruit juices thrown in for good measure.
Time: under 30 minutes
Oreo Cookie Milk Shake
If you like to dunk your Oreos in milk then you'll love this milkshake that blends them right in (along with some chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream).
Time: under 30 minutes
Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
This is a delicious non-alcoholic version of the classic recipe. It starts with a cooked custard-style base made with eggs, sugar, and milk.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Non-Alcoholic Mimosas
Skip the fake Champagne, ginger ale is the key ingredient that makes these alcohol-free mimosas taste like the real deal.
Time: under 30 minutes
Clear Punch
White grape juice, ginger ale, and lemon-lime soda combine for a classy and easy punch
Time: under 30 minutes
Peach-Banana Smoothie
What better way to get your daily dose of fruit than in a cool, refreshing smoothie? The yogurt and banana make this treat extra creamy.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Jack in the Box Egg Nog Milk Shake
Blend the nostalgia of a classic milkshake with the holiday allure of eggnog, and you've got yourself the ultimate indulgent sipper.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bewitching Apple Cider Smoothie
Sip on the flavors of fall with an apple cider smoothie. Blending rich apple cider, creamy vanilla ice cream, and aromatic spices, this drink is both comforting and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Dairy-Free Banana Strawberry Smoothie
No dairy? No problem. Frozen banana lends plenty of creaminess to this smoothie. Using some unsweetened apple juice instead of milk keeps it extra light and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Candy Bar Smoothies
A fun way to use up leftover fun size Kit Kat bars and a CDKitchen suggestion for making a grownup-only version.
Time: 2-5 hours
Malted Hot Cocoa Mix
Make-ahead mixes like this are so convenient. Whether you're setting up camp outdoors or just settling in for a chilly night at home, a spectacular homemade "just add...
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
Light and refreshing, this smoothie is a combination of fresh strawberries, orange juice, and plain low-fat yogurt.
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Mama Cocktail
Cousin to the pina colada, the banana mama turns a touch of banana liqueur and several touches of rum into a creamy treat. You'll feel like you've got your toes in the sand in no...
Time: under 30 minutes
White Cow Milkshake
Take a walk on the wild side with this white cow milkshake recipe. It's a sweet, creamy, and "udderly" customizable treat.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Creamsicle Smoothie
Orange juice and vanilla ice cream mixed together taste just like the creamsicle treats from your childhood
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Margarita Punch
Need a quick party drink? This simple margarita recipe definitely packs a "punch". It can be made ahead of time (without ice) and chilled until needed.
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Lemonade Tea
This strawberry lemonade tea recipe is a summer game-changer. It's a bold fusion of fruity and tangy, with a fizzy twist that screams refreshment.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange Freeze
This recipe makes an easy orange-y dessert or even cocktail (just add your desired alcohol, club soda, champagne, etc).
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Bull Cocktail
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, tomato juice, beef bouillon, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, celery salt, lime 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
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
Black Cow
If you think the root beer float can't be topped, you need to get your hands on a black cow. Adding in chocolate syrup makes the float even richer.
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Hawaiian Punch
This is the sort of recipe you try and say "why didn't I think of that first?" Tropical Hawaiian punch blended with creamy vanilla ice cream makes a drinkable treat for...
Time: under 30 minutes
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