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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 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 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 banana daiquiri

Banana Daiquiri

Made with cherry, rum, triple sec, banana, lime juice, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raspberry wine

Raspberry Wine

Want to brew your own raspberry wine? This recipe walks you through the essential steps, from preparing fresh raspberries to fermentation techniques.


Time:   over 2 hours

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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 south pacific islands rum punch

South Pacific Islands Rum Punch

Made with raw or dark brown sugar, orange, whole vanilla beans, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, bananas, pineapples, dry white wine


Time:   over 5 hours

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 abstinence on the beach

Abstinence On The Beach

Made with water, coconut milk, frozen grapefruit juice concentrate, frozen cranberry juice concentrate


Time:   2-5 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 tropical party punch

Tropical Party Punch

Made with lemon-lime soda, Southern Comfort, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fireside punch

Fireside Punch

Made with apple cider, frozen lemonade concentrate, peach schnapps, sugar, rum

Method:   stovetop
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 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


recipe for 4th of july red, white and blue bomb cocktail

4th of July Red, White and Blue Bomb Cocktail

Made with Orange slice, Maraschino cherry, rum, pina colada mix, ice, grenadine, blue curacao


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango lemonade

Mango Lemonade

Made with fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice, water, mangoes


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pomegranate holiday punch

Pomegranate Holiday Punch

Made with orange zest, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cadillac margarita

Cadillac Margarita

Made with salt, sweet and sour mix, Tequila, cointreau, grand marnier, ice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yam smoothie

Yam Smoothie

Made with banana, yams, vanilla yogurt, milk, ice cubes, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tropical rum punch

Tropical Rum Punch

Made with angostura bitters, club soda, pineapple juice, frozen limeade concentrate, rum


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cinnamon sugar apple side car cocktail

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Side Car Cocktail

Made with white rum, sugar, cinnamon, apple, lemon juice, Triple Sec


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for traditional german christmas punch

Traditional German Christmas Punch

Made with lemon, water, sugar or sugar substitute, ground cloves, cinnamon stick, apple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tropical fruit daiquiri

Tropical Fruit Daiquiri

Made with lime or kiwi, ice, light rum, lime juice, superfine sugar, passion fruit or guavas


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 mai tai punch

Mai Tai Punch

Made with ice, orange juice, brandy, pineapple, strawberries, Mai Tai mix, light rum


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate turtle martini

Chocolate Turtle Martini

Made with chocolate, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, praline pecan liqueur, ice, pecan halves


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot english wassail punch

Hot English Wassail Punch

Made with cinnamon sticks, ground allspice, cider, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southern egg nog

Southern Egg Nog

Made with sugar, eggs, whiskey or brandy, whipping cream


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for alabama slammer cocktail

Alabama Slammer Cocktail

Looking for a smooth, fruity cocktail? Try the Alabama Slammer made with Southern Comfort, Triple Sec, Sloe Gin, Galliano, and a dash of orange juice. Simply shake, strain into...


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 cran-rum punch

Cran-Rum Punch

A cranberry punch that is good any time of year. It is light and bubbly made with cranberry juice, ginger ale, and dark rum.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mulled rum

Mulled Rum

Made with rum, water, brown sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for valentine's day love potion

Valentine's Day Love Potion

Made with maraschino cherries, frozen strawberries, frozen raspberries, white grape juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sleigh ride punch

Sleigh Ride Punch

Made with ice mold, lemon-lime carbonated beverage, cranberry juice, tangerines, ground cloves, cinnamon sticks, sparkling cider or sparkling white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey girl cocktail

Honey Girl Cocktail

Made with fresh strawberries, ice, frozen strawberries, guava juice or nectar, pineapple juice, vodka


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet southern-style iced tea

Sweet Southern-Style Iced Tea

Made with ice, tea bags, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate caramel cappuccino

Chocolate Caramel Cappuccino

Made with instant coffee granules, water, milk, chocolate syrup, caramel ice cream topping

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gin punch

Gin Punch

"Punch" things up at your next party with this citrusy gin punch. Serve the punch well-chilled, over ice.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for raspberry flavored vodka

Raspberry Flavored Vodka

Made with vodka, raspberries


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pineapple island sunset cocktail

Pineapple Island Sunset Cocktail

Made with orange, pineapple, pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut milk, rum, Triple Sec, grenadine, ice


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 cucumber martini

Cucumber Martini

Made with dry vermouth, gin, oregano, cucumber


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pink squirrel cocktail

Pink Squirrel Cocktail

Made with cream or ice cream, ice cubes, hazelnuts, creme de almond or creme de noya, white creme de cacao


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chambord-raspberry margaritas

Chambord-Raspberry Margaritas

Made with sugar, fresh raspberries, ice, frozen raspberries, lemon juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, chambord


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot spiced tea

Hot Spiced Tea

Made with sugar, ground cinnamon, orange rind, orange juice, lemon, grated lemon rind from, lemons, pineapple juice, tea bags, whole cloves, water


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for freezer margaritas

Freezer Margaritas

Made with lime, Triple Sec liqueur, water, sugar, lime juice, tequila

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for raspberry bellini cocktail

Raspberry Bellini Cocktail

Made with fresh raspberries, frozen raspberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, Prosecco, sparking wine or sparkling water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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