Quench your thirst and indulge your sweet tooth at the same time. Made with chocolate syrup, ice cream, and fizzy soda water, this chocolate soda an easy treat for any occasion.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Chocolate Soda
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
Creamsicle Smoothie
Orange juice and vanilla ice cream mixed together taste just like the creamsicle treats from your childhood
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Frosties
Made simply with frozen strawberries, frozen whipped topping, water, ice, and sugar to taste.
Time: under 30 minutes
Watermelon Sherbet Smoothie
Nothing says refreshing like a cold watermelon smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Tropical Colada Smoothie
Made with pina colada yogurt, banana, mango, pineapple juice
Time: under 30 minutes
Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
This is a delicious non-alcoholic version of the classic recipe. It starts with a cooked custard-style base made with eggs, sugar, and milk.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Chocolate Float
Get your fix with hot chocolate and a scoop of vanilla. The best of both worlds, and the hot chocolate gets even richer as the ice cream melts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Sodas
From dying hair to making soda, Kool-aid has many uses. Give your ice cream float a pop with flavored Kool-aid and club soda. A cool treat on a hot summer day.
Time: under 30 minutes
A Berry Purple Smoothie
Made with crushed pineapple, blueberries or blackberries, ice cubes, fruit-flavored low-fat yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Orange Smoothie
Made with vanilla extract, ice cubes, orange juice concentrate, raspberries, plain yogurt, milk
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Freeze
This recipe makes an easy orange-y dessert or even cocktail (just add your desired alcohol, club soda, champagne, etc).
Time: under 30 minutes
Lime Frosty
A sweet lime drink made with ice cream and lime juice. Add a drop of green food coloring for an extra festive looking drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grown-up Root Beer Float
This whiskey-laden root beer float is the dessert that's perfect for turning a dinner party into a real party.
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Cow
If you think the root beer float can't be topped, you need to get your hands on a black cow. Adding in chocolate syrup makes the float even richer.
Time: under 30 minutes
Sparkling Punch
This sparkling punch is made up of 5 fruit juices and fizzy lemon-lime soda. It's kid-friendly and grownups love it too!
Time: 1-2 hours
White Cow Milkshake
Take a walk on the wild side with this white cow milkshake recipe. It's a sweet, creamy, and "udderly" customizable treat.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple Lemonade
If you're making refreshing lemonade anyway, why not just go full tropical with pineapple?
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Breakfast Eggnog
This unusual mix of ingredients creates a sweet, creamy drink that can be used as an alternative to the standard breakfast smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana-Strawberry Smoothie
Healthy yogurt blended with banana and strawberries makes a great breakfast smoothie or afternoon pick-me-up.
Time: under 30 minutes
Steffie's Mango-Tini Cocktail
Step up your cocktail game with Steffie's signature mangotini. This tropical drink combines mango rum, orange and peach liqueurs, a splash of fruit juice, and soda for...
Time: under 30 minutes
Porter Float Cocktail
Made with vanilla ice cream, porter, raspberries, fresh mint
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Margarita Punch
Need a quick party drink? This simple margarita recipe definitely packs a "punch". It can be made ahead of time (without ice) and chilled until needed.
Time: under 30 minutes
Wild Berry Smoothie
A delicious combination of berry, citrus and tropical flavors. The yogurt is optional but it adds a nice touch of creaminess to the smoothie.
Time: under 30 minutes
Peach-Banana Smoothie
What better way to get your daily dose of fruit than in a cool, refreshing smoothie? The yogurt and banana make this treat extra creamy.
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Cream Soda
A simple and refreshing drink. A creamy drink made with raspberry syrup and milk with fizz from sparkling water.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Dr. Pepper
Heat and lemon turn this popular soft drink into a soothing warm beverage and a great remedy for a cough or sore throat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Virgin Mudslide Cocktail
This non-alcoholic blended mudslide can be enjoyed by everyone. It's practically a dessert in a martini glass.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Pappadeaux's Swamp Thing Cocktail
Take a taste trip with the Swamp Thing. It starts with a raspberry kick, slides into a frozen hurricane and margarita middle, and finishes with a splash of...
Time: under 30 minutes
Clear Punch
White grape juice, ginger ale, and lemon-lime soda combine for a classy and easy punch
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail
Make this classic potent cocktail just like Applebee's does. Four spirits, sweet and sour, and a splash of cola make up the drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Cocoa (Large Batch)
A great way to warm up a large group or crowd. This from-scratch hot cocoa recipe can easily be doubled for even larger groups. Keep it warm in a crock pot and let your guests...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Your Own Peppermint Schnapps
Homemade peppermint schnapps is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season. Made with just a few simple ingredients, serve it on its own or use it to make festive...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grand Marnier Cafe
The splash of orange liqueur works particularly well with dark roast coffees, or even with a shot of espresso over ice if you're looking for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Time: under 30 minutes
A Long Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against the Wall Cocktail
This is the classic screwdriver all grown up, made with sloe gin paired with the typical vodka and a Galliano float on top.
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Russian Cocktail
A fruity cousin to the black and white Russian cocktails. Made with the typical vodka and cream but adds strawberry liqueur for flavor and color.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat P.F. Chang's Asian Pear Mojito
The combination of ingredients replicate the flavor of an Asian pear, just like they serve at P.F. Chang's. Be sure to tip your bartender!
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Tic Tac Cocktail Shot
You might not think a vodka shot with sour mix and pineapple juice would taste like an orange tic tac, but it's weirdly on target. Knock one back and you'll see straight...
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade V8 Juice
Lemon juice, worcestershire, and horseradish give the veggie juice blend just the right spice. Easy to throw in other produce as well for a super healthy refreshment.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jogging In A Jug
Need to rehydrate after a workout? Try this blend of juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Use fresh squeezed or organic juice if possible.
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Mama Cocktail
Cousin to the pina colada, the banana mama turns a touch of banana liqueur and several touches of rum into a creamy treat. You'll feel like you've got your toes in the sand in no...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Kahlua Mudslide Cocktail
This creamy, boozy mudslide cocktail is a hit at Applebee's that you can now make at home. Don't forget the whipped cream!
Time: under 30 minutes
20 Year Old Baker's Hot Chocolate
Made with milk, baking chocolate, water, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Perfect Margarita
This copy cat version of Applebee's popular drink is indeed, a perfect margarita! Use good brands of tequila and sweet and sour mix (or make your own) for best...
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Wine
Who says you need fancy vineyards to enjoy a glass of wine? With just a few ingredients and some patience, you can whip up your very own batch right at home.
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Applebee's Bahama Mama Cocktail
Looking to impress your friends with your bartending skills? This copycat Applebee's Bahama Mama is an easy yet impressive concoction that blends sweetness and...
Time: under 30 minutes
California Root Beer Cocktail
You'll notice that there is no root beer in this recipe. It's titled as such because the unique blend of ingredients creates a root beer like flavor (with a kick!)
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail
Sophisticated and charming is what you will feel while drinking this classic cocktail. You will suddenly become the most interesting person in the world. At least to...
Time: under 30 minutes
Colorado Bulldog Cocktail
The Colorado Bulldog is a variation of the White Russian cocktail. The difference is the addition of cola to the drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Irish Bulldog Cocktail
Mix Irish cream and Kahlua for a creamy, coffee-flavored base, then top it off with fizzy root beer for a tasty twist to a Colorado Bulldog.
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!