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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.



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recipe for apples and cream smoothie

Apples And Cream Smoothie

A healthier smoothie that is full of flavor. Tastes like a creamy apple pie.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mulled wine

Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Red wine infused with warming cinnamon and cloves and topped off with a bright slice of lemon makes a magnificent mug for those chilly winter evenings.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wolffer margarita (verjurita)

Wolffer Margarita (Verjurita)

This marvelous margarita is the perfect excuse to get a bottle of verjus. The unique tart flavor adds an element to the marg you didn't know you were missing.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink cotton candy cocktail

Pink Cotton Candy Cocktail

Made with pink lemonade, ice, vodka, amaretto


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blood orange mimosas

Blood Orange Mimosas

Blood orange juice makes a striking impression in a mimosa. Sparkling Italian Prosecco is a great choice for the bubbly, since a nice bottle is way cheaper than good champagne.


Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for watermelon water

Watermelon Water

Watermelon water is a refreshing drink that is perfect for summer. Made from fresh watermelons, it is a great source of hydration and vitamins.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb mojito cocktail

Low Carb Mojito Cocktail

Made with just a few simple ingredients, this refreshing minty mojito cocktail is sugar-free and keto friendly.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange-mint julep

Orange-Mint Julep

This refreshing orange-mint julep is your new companion for sunny afternoons or spirited soirees. All it takes is a few simple ingredients for a non-alcoholic drink that dazzles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacardi mixers bellini

Bacardi Mixers Bellini

Dress up some fuzzy navel mix by using Champagne and turning it into a bellini. Garnish with fresh peach slices for a luxurious cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boozy hot chocolate

Boozy Hot Chocolate

Turn up the heat on classic hot cocoa with this boozy hot chocolate. It's the perfect way to add a little "adulting" to your relaxation routine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new year's vodka slush

New Year's Vodka Slush

Made with frozen lemonade concentrate, vodka, tea bags, water, sugar, orange juice concentrate


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for candy cane cocktail

Candy Cane Cocktail

A fun holiday cocktail made with vanilla rum, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and of course, candy canes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for st. patrick's day green beer

St. Patrick's Day Green Beer

Everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Celebrate with some green beer served in a frosty glass.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange iced tea

Orange Iced Tea

Home brewed iced tea infused with real oranges for a very refreshing summer drink


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for refreshing orange iced tea

Refreshing Orange Iced Tea

Tea is steeped with orange peels for a cool summer drink with a hint of citrus.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pumpkin martini

Pumpkin Martini

Pumpkin puree is shaken with vodka, simple syrup, nutmeg, and vanilla for this tasty cocktail recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for negroni cocktail

Negroni Cocktail

Born in Italy, the Negroni is a twist on the "Americano" cocktail. While the Americano had soda water, the Negroni packs a bigger punch by using gin instead.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dark and stormy cocktail

Dark And Stormy Cocktail

Rain? Snow? Sleet? Hail? No problem, this cocktail covers it all. Made with rum, ginger beer, and lime juice it will help you weather any storm.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange drink

Orange Drink

Made with ice, orange juice, water, egg white, vanilla extract, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apricot cows

Apricot Cows

Made with whipped topping, sugar, apricot nectar, vanilla ice cream, dry milk powder


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zesty tomato juice

Zesty Tomato Juice

Who says you need to have a bloody Mary to enjoy a spicy tomato-based beverage? This non-alcoholic sipper makes an alternative to typical sweet, fruity refreshments.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coquitos

Coquitos

Doesn't get much more tropical than rum and coconuts. Coquito is known as Puerto Rican eggnog.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spiced peach iced tea

Slow Cooker Spiced Peach Iced Tea

Nothing says southern charm like a tasty, slow soaked, cinnamon-peach refresher. Your summers just got better.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for blueberry raspberry smoothie

Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie

Berries and banana are blended up with yogurt and OJ for this refreshing snack. Pro tip: Freeze the bananas ahead of time and you can skip the ice!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lager and lemon-limeade cocktail

Lager And Lemon-Limeade Cocktail

A refreshing summertime cocktail! Lager is mixed with chilled lemonade and sweetened lime juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mint lemonade

Mint Lemonade

This make-ahead lemon-mint syrup is a great way to have a refreshing drink on hand at all times. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tart.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for dad's hot buttered rum mix

Dad's Hot Buttered Rum Mix

Made with ground ginger, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for totally citrus martini

Totally Citrus Martini

Made with fresh mint, oranges, grapefruit, lemon, limes, grapefruit vodka, lemon juice, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tangerine bourbon margarita

Tangerine Bourbon Margarita

Dust off your cocktail shaker for this refreshing tangerine bourbon margarita. The mix of tangerine juice and Southern Comfort will make any day special.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh orange-berry cocktail

Fresh Orange-Berry Cocktail

Made with ice cubes, tequila, strawberries, orange juice, simple syrup


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian pear and ginger martini

Asian Pear And Ginger Martini

Asian pears have a crisp, fresh, fruity apple flavor that pairs well with the warmth of the ginger syrup. If you can't get Asian pears you can substitute a bosc pear or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grape lemonade martini

Grape Lemonade Martini

Grape rum, lemonade, and a lemon-infused simple syrup make up this tangy-sweet cocktail.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for proud to be an american cocktail

Proud To Be An American Cocktail

Made with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, raspberry vodka, Triple Sec, lemonade, blue food coloring


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy watermelon lime cocktail

Spicy Watermelon Lime Cocktail

A refreshing drink with a kick! Made with watermelon, limeade, rum, and a hint of jalapeno.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cantaloupe creamsicle cocktail

Cantaloupe Creamsicle Cocktail

Made with ice cubes, cantaloupe, simple syrup, melon vodka, mint sprigs, heavy cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spiced lemonade

Spiced Lemonade

An odd ingredient in this gin-lemonade cocktail adds a kick of flavor that you didn't realize was missing (until you try it!)


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot spicy apple juice

Hot Spicy Apple Juice

This cinnamon-apple sipper is infused with warming flavor from whole spices, and would work perfectly with a splash of whiskey or rum.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for iced ginger green tea

Iced Ginger Green Tea

Two for one in this recipe: ginger green tea syrup and a mint ginger iced tea. The non-alcoholic mint cocktail is crazy refreshing, and it's easy to doctor up with a little bit of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for watermelon ginger sparkler

Watermelon Ginger Sparkler

Watermelon makes such gorgeous drinks. Tasty with a kick of fresh ginger and some tart lemon juice. Great for kids, and grownups can add some white rum or tequila for a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cantaloupe cooler

Cantaloupe Cooler

Made with ice, water, cantaloupe, sugar, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai iced tea

Thai Iced Tea

Made with water, tea bags, brown sugar, half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for coffee soda

Coffee Soda

The carbonation and sweetness of cola along with an acidic squeeze of lemon makes a surprisingly refreshing way to have your afternoon coffee pick-me-up.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for uzvar

Uzvar

Made with water, honey, dried pears, dried apples, raisins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almond vanilla iced tea

Almond Vanilla Iced Tea

Who doesn't love the taste of sweet almond and vanilla together? This iced tea is the perfect refresher on a hot day.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for nopalito smoothie

Nopalito Smoothie

Made with banana, nopalitos, lime juice, orange, pineapple, or grapefruit juice, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pecan pie martini

Pecan Pie Martini

Made with vanilla extract, corn syrup, brown sugar, pecans, ice cubes, vodka


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frozen rhubarb daiquiris

Frozen Rhubarb Daiquiris

Made with white rum, frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate, rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon-lime soda

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for honeydew coconut frappe cocktail

Honeydew Coconut Frappe Cocktail

Made with rum, lime slices, pineapple juice, honeydew melon, coconut cream, brown sugar, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grapefruit mojito cocktail

Grapefruit Mojito Cocktail

This recipe builds on the traditional mojito by adding a splash of grapefruit juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kiwifruit daiquiri cocktail

Kiwifruit Daiquiri Cocktail

A refreshing tropical daiquiri cocktail made with flavors of kiwifruit, lime, and rum.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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