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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.



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recipe for banana strawberry frappe

Banana Strawberry Frappe

Made with lemon juice, strawberry yogurt, skim milk, bananas


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue lemonade

Blue Lemonade

Made with ice, blueberries, water, sugar, lemons, blackberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas snake bite cocktail

Texas Snake Bite Cocktail

This fiery tequila shot is sure to heat up any party. The cold beer chaser helps to cool things down.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vodka lime slush

Vodka Lime Slush

A vodka lime slush is a refreshing frozen cocktail made with frozen lemonade and limeade concentrates, vodka, sugar, and lemon-lime soda, served as a slushy drink.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for jello milkshake

Jello Milkshake

Made with milk, gelatin powder, vanilla ice cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for ninja turtle punch

Ninja Turtle Punch

Made with lime sherbet, frozen mixed fruit, lime Kool-Aid, water, lemon-lime carbonated beverage


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mandarin cosmo cocktail

Mandarin Cosmo Cocktail

Made with fresh mint, ice cubes, orange juice, orange, lime, lemon, Mandrin vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mardi gras punch

Mardi Gras Punch

A layered punch drink in the popular colors celebrated at Mardi Gras. Grape juice, pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda, and vodka are layered on top of each other to create this festive...


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for green milk

Green Milk

Made with fat-free milk, lime-flavored Jello-O, graham cracker crumbs


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for juicy fruit punch

Juicy Fruit Punch

Made with ginger ale, frozen grapefruit juice concentrate, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, grenadine, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead homemade lemonade

Make Ahead Homemade Lemonade

Made with water, lemon juice, sugar, lemon peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheery cherry punch

Cheery Cherry Punch

Made with ginger ale, cherry gelatin, sugar, water, pineapple juice, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for v8 juice

V8 Juice

Made with salt, water, tomatoes, celery, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for south of the border special margarita

South of the Border Special Margarita

Made with ice, sugar, margarita mix, tequila, lime juice, green hot pepper sauce, lime


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brewed coffee kahlua

Brewed Coffee Kahlua

Made with salt, vanilla extract, coffee, vodka, brandy, sugar, vanilla bean


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat house of blues green gator cocktail

Copycat House of Blues Green Gator Cocktail

Made with pineapple juice, melon liqueur, coconut rum


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bahama mama jello shots

Bahama Mama Jello Shots

Made with coconut rum, rum, water, orange gelatin powder, strawberry gelatin powder, pineapple gelatin powder, orange juice, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana orange milkshake

Banana Orange Milkshake

Made with banana, plain fat-free yogurt, orange juice, sugar substitute or sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruit smoothie with kiwi, grapefruit, apple, and banana

Fruit Smoothie With Kiwi, Grapefruit, Apple, And Banana

Made with ice, dates, flax seed, grapefruit, bananas, apples, kiwi fruit


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for joe crab shack's electric peach tea

Joe Crab Shack's Electric Peach Tea

Made with orange wedge, vodka, gin, rum, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix, Sprite


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kool-aid punch

Kool-Aid Punch

The perfect fruit punch for any occasion. It can be made ahead of time, or even frozen, without the ginger ale. Just add the ginger ale when serving.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kool-aid milkshake

Kool-Aid Milkshake

Made with milk, vanilla ice cream, soft drink mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tequila rose cocktail

Tequila Rose Cocktail

Made with tequila, half and half, whole milk, strawberry drink mix


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sex on miami beach cocktail

Sex On Miami Beach Cocktail

Unleash your inner beach party with a Sex on Miami Beach cocktail, the perfect potion to make any hour feel like happy hour.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frosty orange cooler

Frosty Orange Cooler

Made with orange juice, orange sherbet, ginger ale


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shark bowl party drink

Shark Bowl Party Drink

Made with vodka, blue gummi sharks, ice cubes, lemonade concentrate, cranberry juice cocktail, tonic water, grenadine, lemon-lime carbonated beverage, gin, white rum


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for galliano manhattan cocktail

Galliano Manhattan Cocktail

The traditional Manhattan is made with whiskey and sweet vermouth. This version replaces the vermouth with the sweet liqueur, Galliano.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean coffee

Mediterranean Coffee

Made with whipped cream, Tuaca, Amaretto, Tia Maria, hot coffee


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pink cow shakes

Pink Cow Shakes

Made with milk, vanilla ice cream, frozen strawberry juice cocktail concentrate


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for harry potter's butterbeer

Harry Potter's Butterbeer

Made with creme soda, butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, Werthers original candies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the klondike bar cocktail

The Klondike Bar Cocktail

Made with milk, vanilla ice cream, peppermint liqueur, vanilla liqueur or cognac, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green lemon limoncello

Green Lemon Limoncello

Made with sugar, water, lemons, grain alcohol

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hibiscus lemongrass tea

Hibiscus Lemongrass Tea

Made with lemongrass, rosehips, water, dried hibiscus flowers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vodka fruit punch

Vodka Fruit Punch

A great summertime punch made with pineapple, orange, and lemon juices mixed with ginger ale for fizz, vodka for a kick, and garnished with orange sherbet and maraschino cherries.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bathtub gin fizz cocktail

Bathtub Gin Fizz Cocktail

Made with ice, gin, powdered sugar, lemon-lime soda, frozen lemonade concentrate, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for leprechaun's lemonade

Leprechaun's Lemonade

Serve up a twist on traditional lemonade by blending in lemon-lime soda and Mountain Dew. Leprechaun's lemonade is perfect for summer parties and lazy afternoons.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vanilla nutmeg coffee

Vanilla Nutmeg Coffee

Made with water, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean, coffee beans, ground coffee, ground nutmeg


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for south beach cosmopolitan cocktail

South Beach Cosmopolitan Cocktail

A South Beach twist on the traditional Cosmopolitan cocktail. This version uses cranberry juice, citrus vodka, and raspberry liqueur to change things up bit.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jack daniel's ice cream float

Jack Daniel's Ice Cream Float

Made with maraschino cherry, whipped cream, club soda, Jack Daniel's whiskey, chocolate syrup, ice cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for leprechaun shake

Leprechaun Shake

This creamy, dreamy Leprechaun Shake is the perfect way to enjoy St. Patrick's Day (or any day). A festive green color and chocolate drizzle make this shake irresistible.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spiced cranberry cider mix in a jar

Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix in a Jar

Made with allspice, dried cranberries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sparkling cranberry-cider punch

Sparkling Cranberry-Cider Punch

Made with club soda, lemon juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, apple cider


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frozen strawberry daiquiri

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Made with rum, 7-up or Sprite, frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen limeade concentrate, strawberries


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lemonade or limeade

Lemonade Or Limeade

Made with water, sugar, lemon or lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for reindeer milk cocktail

Reindeer Milk Cocktail

Made with vodka, clam juice, ketchup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for los cabos frozen margaritas

Los Cabos Frozen Margaritas

Made with frozen limeade concentrate, triple sec, tequila, lemon lime soda, ice, margarita salt, lime


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai tea smoothie

Thai Tea Smoothie

Made with ground cardamom, vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream, milk, iced tea mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for applebee's bananaberry freeze

Applebee's Bananaberry Freeze

Made with strawberries, whipped cream, frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, pina colada mix, ice, bananas


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hunka, hunka burning love cocktail

Hunka, Hunka Burning Love Cocktail

Made with grenadine, pineapple juice, peach schnapps, rum


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for killer rum kahlua

Killer Rum Kahlua

Rum makes this a Tia Maria style coffee liqueur.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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