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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 brunch punch

Banana Brunch Punch

Made with orange, lemon-lime soda, bananas, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, water, sugar, pineapple juice


Time:   over 5 hours

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 aquavit's elderflower martini

Aquavit's Elderflower Martini

Made with salt, elderflower cordial, dry vermouth, lemon zest, lime zest, Aquavit


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink faux champagne punch

Pink Faux Champagne Punch

Made with cherries, white grape juice, frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen whole strawberries, lemon lime soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple sauce slush

Apple Sauce Slush

Made with orange juice, applesauce


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for iced vanilla coffee latte

Iced Vanilla Coffee Latte

Made with ice, vanilla flavored instant coffee, milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gummy worm punch

Gummy Worm Punch

This is a fun punch because as the ice ring melts, the gummy worms will start to float around the punch bowl.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tropics pina colada punch

Tropics Pina Colada Punch

Made with club soda, light rum, ice, crushed pineapple, cream of coconut, pineapple juice


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for orange-pineapple slush

Orange-Pineapple Slush

Made with ice cubes, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar or sugar substitute


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for plum brandy

Plum Brandy

Made with gin, sugar, fresh plums

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red carpet cocktail

Red Carpet Cocktail

Made with ice, lemon or lime juice, orange juice, orange flavored vodka, cranberry juice, grenadine liqueur or syrup


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for persimmon martini

Persimmon Martini

Made with vodka, grapefruit juice, rum, Hachiya persimmon, cinnamon or nutmeg


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bellinitini cocktail

Bellinitini Cocktail

Made with peach, peach flavored vodka, peach liqueur, Prosecco, Champagne or dry sparkling wine, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new braunfels christmas lights wassail

New Braunfels Christmas Lights Wassail

This wassail recipe is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. The apple cider and cranberry juice give it a festive flavor, while the rum and orange add a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tangerine liqueur

Tangerine Liqueur

Made with sugar, whole cloves, tangerines, vodka, water, cinnamon


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southern orange julep

Southern Orange Julep

Made with water, lemon balm, orange juice, sugar, lime juice


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peach brandy cordial

Peach Brandy Cordial

Made with anise extract, water, peach nectar, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen white grape juice concentrate, peach brandy


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for triple-citrus mojitos

Triple-Citrus Mojitos

Made with sugar, water, fresh mint, orange, limes, lemons, white rum, lemon-lime soda

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple mojito

Maple Mojito

Made with club soda, rum, maple syrup, fresh mint, mint sprigs, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry margarita with triple sec

Strawberry Margarita With Triple Sec

Made with strawberries, lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, ice


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for eggnog orange punch

Eggnog Orange Punch

Made with ginger ale, eggnog, frozen orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white christmas punch

White Christmas Punch

Made with vanilla ice cream, lemon lime carbonated beverage, sugar, water, evaporated milk, almond extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for island merchant restaurant and lounge rum punch

Island Merchant Restaurant and Lounge Rum Punch

Made with coconut rum, bananas, mango, pineapple, oranges, lemons, limes, white rum, spiced rum, dark rum


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cranberry pineapple spritzer

Cranberry Pineapple Spritzer

Made with cranberry wreath ice ring, pineapple juice, frozen cranberry juice concentrate, frozen orange juice concentrate, lemon lime soft drink


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for champurro (mexican cocoa)

Champurro (Mexican Cocoa)

Made with nutmeg, sugar, evaporated milk, water, flour, cocoa powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amaretto fruit punch

Amaretto Fruit Punch

Made with cherries, pineapple chunks, vanilla ice cream, orange sherbet, Amaretto, crushed pineapple, ginger ale


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker apple brandy brew

Slow Cooker Apple Brandy Brew

Made with cinnamon stick, apple wine, peach brandy, apple cider

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baby shower punch

Baby Shower Punch

Made with pineapple juice, ginger ale, apricot nectar, frozen lemonade


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruited champagne punch

Fruited Champagne Punch

Made with fresh mint, dry champagne, Hawaiian guava drink, orange juice, water, seedless grapes, orange, fresh strawberries


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for margarita jell-o shots

Margarita Jell-O Shots

Made with triple sec, lime gelatin powder, water, tequila


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hemingway's tropical bar & grill texas margarita

Hemingway's Tropical Bar & Grill Texas Margarita

Made with lime juice, sour mix, tequila, triple sec, Cointreau or other orange liqueur, orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy iced tea

Easy Iced Tea

Made with sugar, water, loose tea, tea bags, ice cubes, simple syrup, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ethiopian punch

Ethiopian Punch

Made with orange slices, raspberry syrup, maraschino-cherry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, grape juice, water, sparkling water, or lemon-lime soda


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot apple tea

Hot Apple Tea

Made with orange slices, frozen apple juice concentrate, water, instant tea mix, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banana pineapple and mango smoothie

Banana Pineapple And Mango Smoothie

Made with sugar substitute, orange juice, frozen pineapple chunks, mango, banana


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for york peppermint patty cocktail

York Peppermint Patty Cocktail

Made with Yoo-Hoo chocolate drink, peppermint schnapps


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bobbin' for apples halloween punch

Bobbin' for Apples Halloween Punch

A fun, grown up (alcoholic) version of the popular Halloween tradition of bobbing for apples.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sunset punch

Sunset Punch

This bright and fruity punch is made with cranberry, pink lemonade, orange, and pineapple juices, plus ginger ale and raspberry sherbet for a fizzy, creamy finish.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for whiskey & orange punch

Whiskey & Orange Punch

Made with oranges, frozen orange juice ring, frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, Southern Comfort whiskey, lemon-lime carbonated beverage


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for happy hour punch

Happy Hour Punch

Made with lemon, ice, Southern Comfort, lemon juice, cranberry juice cocktail, orange juice, tea, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chia lime water

Chia Lime Water

Made with fresh sage, lime juice, water, sugar, chia seeds


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for berry rum punch

Berry Rum Punch

Made with vanilla extract, water, sugar, raspberries, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, light rum, orange, fresh pineapple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for almond eggnog

Almond Eggnog

Made with nutmeg, egg yolks, whole cloves, cinnamon, rum, milk, sugar, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for peach almond champagne cocktail

Peach Almond Champagne Cocktail

Made with peach schnapps, amaretto, brut champagne


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thanksgiving punch

Thanksgiving Punch

Looking to jazz up your Thanksgiving spread? This can't-miss punch combines classic flavors for a festive beverage your guests will love, and you'll love how simple it is.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot spiced cider and rum punch

Hot Spiced Cider And Rum Punch

Made with rum, oranges, whole cloves, apple cider, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red velvet punch

Red Velvet Punch

Made with dry champagne, brandy, lemonade, cranberry juice cocktail, frozen orange juice, pineapple juice


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy swedish glogg

Easy Swedish Glogg

Combining red wine with a mix of spices and citrus, this warming drink is perfect for cold nights. Don't forget the non-alcoholic version for those who prefer it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for persimmon punch

Persimmon Punch

Made with semi-dried whole persimmons, water, fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for margarita knox blocks

Margarita Knox Blocks

Made with Cointreau, tequila, lime gelatin powder, unflavored gelatin powder, water, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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