CDKitchen, it's what's cooking online!
  • contact the CDKitchen helpdesk

Beverages

Beverages

We have drink recipes for every occasion from simple sipping to elegant cocktail parties. Check out our mixed drinks for spicy bloody Mary's or a variety of martinis. Want great coffee without the coffee shop expense? Our hot drink section has hot coffee, espresso and more. Looking for something cooler? Our cold beverage section has smoothies, punch, iced tea, and refreshing homemade lemonade.



jump to the recipes


drink recipe finder

 
Enter a word or two in the box to find recipes within the drink section. You can search the title, ingredients, or entire recipe by selecting the appropriate option.

Recipes  /   drinks
recipe for havana cooler cocktail

Havana Cooler Cocktail

Similar to a mojito, this cocktail combines rum, mint, and ginger ale for a refreshing summertime drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white russian winter milkshake

White Russian Winter Milkshake

If ever there was a milkshake suited for winter, this would be the one. Kahlua, vodka, and coffee ice cream make a treat that'll have you forgetting about the weather in...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for agua fresca de fruta - mexican fruit cooler

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


recipe for fresh strawberry lemonade

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

It's tough to beat fresh ingredients, and with fresh strawberries and lemon juice this lemonade does not disappoint. All the regular lemonade stands in the neighborhood won't...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry limeade

Strawberry Limeade

Strawberry limeade is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for summertime. This pink drink is made with frozen strawberries, lime juice, sugar, and water.


Time:   under 30 minutes

get our recipe newsletters!
Get our daily recipe newsletter!

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!


recipe for pineapple power

Pineapple Power

Pineapple blended with just a touch of honey and ginger makes a delicious drink. Want to take it up a notch? Use fresh pineapple and freshly grated ginger.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for azalea cocktail

Azalea Cocktail

A perfect spring cocktail! Lime juice, pineapple juice, gin, and grenadine are mixed in a cocktail shaker with ice. You can also add some heavy whipping cream if desired.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cosmopolitan martini

Cosmopolitan Martini

Shake up your evening with our cosmopolitan martini recipe. Vodka meets cranberry and lime for a sip that's equal parts tart and tantalizing.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baileys b-52 cocktail

Baileys B-52 Cocktail

Bailey's B-52 is a classic layered shot. This drink is made with Baileys Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and orange liqueur. Simply pour the ingredients into a tall shot glass and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frozen mudslide cocktail

Frozen Mudslide Cocktail

This frozen mudslide cocktail has a "rummy" twist to it. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-carb eggnog

Low-Carb Eggnog

This low carb eggnog is a great holiday option for people who are on the keto diet, a low-sugar eating plan, or any carb-restricted diet.


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for kir royale cocktail

Kir Royale Cocktail

The Kir Royale cocktail is a French classic that is both elegant and easy to make. It is traditionally made with Champagne and creme de cassis, but can also be made with prosecco or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paralyzer cocktail

Paralyzer Cocktail

Kahlua, vodka, cola, and milk come together in a cocktail that's fizzy, creamy, and unexpectedly refreshing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple pie smoothie

Apple Pie Smoothie

If you like apple pie, you'll love this smoothie. Made with vanilla frozen yogurt, applesauce, and spices.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for indonesian drink

Indonesian Drink

Avocado, brewed coffee, and milk are blended together for a rich and creamy malt-like beverage.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for festive wassail

Festive Wassail

A mulled cider like this one is the perfect finishing touch on a holiday meal. Bright citrus with warming spices and an optional pour of rum makes a perfect wintertime punch.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for iced strawberry tea

Iced Strawberry Tea

Brewed iced tea is infused with strawberries for a refreshing drink.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fruited tea punch

Fruited Tea Punch

Made with ginger ale, cranberry juice cocktail, water, instant tea, frozen limeade concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen pineapple juice concentrate


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot apple cider

Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider

Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for homemade ginger ale

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


recipe for iced coffee mocha float

Iced Coffee Mocha Float

If you want less fizz and more coffee in this iced mocha float, substitute some of the club soda with chilled brewed coffee.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cranberry drink

Slow Cooker Cranberry Drink

Made with cinnamon sticks, sugar, whole cloves, orange, cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pumpkin harvest hot chocolate

Pumpkin Harvest Hot Chocolate

Have a taste of fall anytime you like with this from-scratch hot chocolate recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cranberry margarita

Cranberry Margarita

Winter holiday cranberry flavor meets summer margarita vibes in this recipe that can naturally be enjoyed any time of year.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry spritzer

Cranberry Spritzer

A sensational sparkling spritzer that can just as easily be a boozy punch or an all-ages affair. Gin or white rum would be easy additions when serving this cranberry spritzer to an...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bloody caesar cocktail

Bloody Caesar Cocktail

One of our favorite twists on the classic Bloody Mary. This one is made with clamato instead of tomato juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red lobster's sparkling fruit

Red Lobster's Sparkling Fruit

Are you guilty of loving the fruit in sangrias more than the drink itself? This copycat cocktail from Red Lobster fits the bill with its fruit heavy champagne drink.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vodka martini

Vodka Martini

A vodka twist on the classic martini. This is a "wet" martini with instructions on how to make it dry as well. Don't forget the olive garnish!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange cheesecake smoothie

Orange Cheesecake Smoothie

A smoothie so easy it feels like cheating. Orange sherbet and buttermilk blended together make a refreshing treat that really does taste like cheesecake.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana pineapple colada

Banana Pineapple Colada

A great warm weather cocktail. Fresh pineapple is best in this but canned will work just fine too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scorpion cocktail

Scorpion Cocktail

This slushy cocktail has a real kick of booze to it with rum, brandy, and amaretto.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple sun tea coolers

Pineapple Sun Tea Coolers

Made with sugar, lemon juice, black tea bags, pineapple juice, water


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for french 75 cocktail

French 75 Cocktail

This cocktail is very similar to the Tom Collins which has club soda instead of the champagne. It's also known as the "75 Cocktail" or "Soixante Quinze".


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday punch

Holiday Punch

Made with lemon, orange, Southern Comfort, lemon juice, frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen orange juice concentrate, lemon-lime soda, red food coloring


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amaretto

Amaretto

Ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or as a special ingredient in your favorite cocktails, our homemade Amaretto recipe offers an authentic taste of Italy in every sip.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ramos gin fizz cocktail

Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail

Not exactly your usual cocktail. The gin fizz is a little sour, a little sweet. A dash of egg white gives it the foamy fizz it's named after.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candy cane hot cocoa mix

Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix

Candy canes aren't just a pretty garnish for mugs of cocoa made with this instant mix, they also provide a sweet minty flavor that's perfect for holiday season.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for modern version of george washington's egg nog

Modern Version of George Washington's Egg Nog

Made with brandy, rye whiskey, dark Jamaica rum, cream sherry, extra large eggs, large eggs, sugar, milk, heavy cream


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lemon iced tea

Lemon Iced Tea

Made with fresh mint, lemon, tea bags, water, sugar, ice cubes, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel apple pie martini

Caramel Apple Pie Martini

This tasty cocktail is made with spiced vodka, sour apple schnapps, butterscotch schnapps, and amaretto, and garnished with a graham cracker crumb coating on the rim of the...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango margaritas

Mango Margaritas

Add a tropical twist to your cocktail with fresh pureed mango and orange juice in this blended margarita recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for singapore sling cocktail

Singapore Sling Cocktail

This gin-based cocktail is tart, sweet, and refreshing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for miss lara's perfect mint julep cocktail

Miss Lara's Perfect Mint Julep Cocktail

If you can't make it to the Kentucky Derby this year, don't sweat it. As long as you've got a mint julep in your hand you're as good as there!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for melon shake

Melon Shake

This simple and delicious melon shake recipe is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. It's tangy, sweet, and creamy all at once.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for iced mint tea

Iced Mint Tea

Cool down fast with our iced mint tea. It's minty fresh and super easy to make. Just brew, steep, and enjoy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mint julep iced tea

Mint Julep Iced Tea

Looking for a little extra Southern flair in your sweet tea? Iced tea meets the famed Mint Julep in this non-alcoholic recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for how to make a classic gin and tonic cocktail

How To Make A Classic Gin And Tonic Cocktail

With a cocktail as simple and down-to-earth as a gin and tonic, it's all about finding the right ratio. Well, and the lime. Good thing this recipe has both....


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gimlet cocktail

Gimlet Cocktail

As classic and simple as the little black dress. This sophisticated cocktail is made with just gin and lime juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jamaican jigglers

Jamaican Jigglers

Feel like getting a little boozy with your dessert? These Jamaican jigglers combine zesty flavors and a splash of rum for a treat that's seriously easy to whip up.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for watermelon mojitos

Watermelon Mojitos

A delicious twist on the popular summer cocktail. This version includes watermelon puree which gives it a light, slightly sweet flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes





About CDKitchen

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.