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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 canned tomato juice

Canned Tomato Juice

Surplus of ripe tomatoes from the garden? Canning your own tomato juice is one of the best way to preserve their fresh flavor for year-round use in bloody Marys, soups, or just as a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat mr & mrs t bold & spicy bloody mary mix

Copycat Mr & Mrs T Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix

Skip the bottled Bloody Mary mix next time and make your own. It has just the right balance of spices and is delicious enough to drink without the vodka...


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat bonefish grill's sidecar cocktail

Copycat Bonefish Grill's Sidecar Cocktail

The Bonefish Grill's sidecar cocktail is perfect for unwinding after a long day or celebrating special occasions. Served in a sugar-rimmed glass, it is as...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink lady cocktail

Pink Lady Cocktail

Pretty in pink! This drink is made with gin, grenadine, and cream and shaken with ice until frothy and chilled.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic punch

Diabetic Punch

This low-sugar punch is a refreshing alternative to traditional punches made with sugary sodas and juices. It's perfect for any occasion where you want to serve a refreshing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for copycat caribou coffee's hot apple blast

Copycat Caribou Coffee's Hot Apple Blast

Thought hot apple cider was good already? It may be, but throwing in caramel and cinnamon syrups a la Caribou makes it simply fabulous.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frosted orange

Frosted Orange

Ice cream and orange juice blend together for a decadent but bright summer drink


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for absolute stress cocktail

Absolute Stress Cocktail

Beat stress the absolute best way, with an Absolute Stress cocktail. It's fruity, it's boozy, and it's here to make your worries disappear one sip at a time.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for frozen whiskey sour cocktail

Frozen Whiskey Sour Cocktail

On those hot days and warm nights where you can stay outside long after the sun goes down, a pitcher of frozen whiskey sour slushy cocktails and a group of good friends is...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 italian breeze cocktail

Italian Breeze Cocktail

This tropical drink combines the flavors of pineapple and cranberry with the smoothness of rum and Amaretto for a delicious and easy-to-make beverage that's perfect for any...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat rosa mexicano's pomegranate margarita

Copycat Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate Margarita

If you love margaritas then you have to try this copycat recipe from Rosa Mexicano made with pomegranate juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade kahlua liqueur

Homemade Kahlua Liqueur

Broaden your culinary horizons with this fun and boozy kitchen experiment. Vanilla, sugar, and coffee turn ordinary vodka into an absolute treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat applebee's blue skies cocktail

Copycat Applebee's Blue Skies Cocktail

Blue curacao with peach schnapps and pina colada mix makes a gorgeous looking drink that's sure to turn heads. Bonus: it's tasty, too!


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pina borracha (drunken pineapple)

Pina Borracha (Drunken Pineapple)

Go home, pineapple! You're drunk! Pineapple soaked in tequila makes a nice boozy treat. The drained soaking liquid makes delicious cocktails.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for candy bar cocktail

Candy Bar Cocktail

If you love cocktails and peanut butter cups, you are in for a treat. This delightful dessert sipper has creamy PB and two types of creme de cacao.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 20 year old baker's hot chocolate

20 Year Old Baker's Hot Chocolate

Made with milk, baking chocolate, water, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana-rum punch

Banana-Rum Punch

A tropical cocktail made of orange juice mixed with creme de banana liqueur and rum.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rum slush punch

Rum Slush Punch

This easy-to-make rum slush punch recipe is perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or just sipping on your back porch.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic chocolate malt

Basic Chocolate Malt

Somewhere along the sweet timeline of ice cream's life, milkshakes stole the spotlight from their malty cousin. This recipe steals back the center stage.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat dunkin donuts coffee coolatta

Copycat Dunkin Donuts Coffee Coolatta

Man, when did Dunkin get so good at making these coffee drinks? This copycat Coolatta uses a bit of almond extract with chilled coffee to blend up a refreshing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon liqueur

Cinnamon Liqueur

This cinnamon liqueur is a great way to add a little spice to your home bar. Steeping the spices in alcohol creates a delicious and potent liqueur that is perfect for sipping or adding...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for watermelon mango lemonade cocktail

Watermelon Mango Lemonade Cocktail

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a glass (or two) of this delicious cocktail made with fresh watermelon, lemon juice, simple syrup, vodka, rum, and mango lemonade.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat bonefish grill's raspberry martini

Copycat Bonefish Grill's Raspberry Martini

Discover how to whip up Bonefish Grill's Raspberry Martini, a perfect mix of raspberry vodka and schnapps balanced with a splash of sour mix.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat applebee's lemonade

Copycat Applebee's Lemonade

If you thought lemonade was just lemons, water, and sugar then you are missing out. A little sparkling water is the Applebee's trick for an especially good glass.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for root beer slam cocktail

Root Beer Slam Cocktail

Fool your friends and your palate with this cocktail. There's no root beer to be found in it, but thanks to cola and a splash of herbal Galliano liqueur you'd be hard pressed to...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for home-style slow cooker tomato juice

Home-Style Slow Cooker Tomato Juice

Nothing beats fresh, homemade tomato juice. The crock pot gently cooks the tomatoes, releasing all the juices. A great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes too!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat cinnabon's mochalatta chill

Copycat Cinnabon's Mochalatta Chill

Coffee, cream, and chocolate make a sweet caffeinated treat. Throw it in a blender if you want a thicker texture.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grand marnier cafe

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


recipe for 7 and 7 cocktail

7 And 7 Cocktail

The 7&7 is a classic cocktail. Combining Seagram's 7 blended whiskey with 7-Up, this simple beverage packs a punch of flavor in every sip.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 4th of july cocktail

4th Of July Cocktail

Mix up a festive cocktail for the 4th of July by mixing vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, and blue curacao in a martini glass. Then pour in a splash of grenadine to create...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat applebee's kahlua mudslide cocktail

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


recipe for jamaican yellow bird cocktail

Jamaican Yellow Bird Cocktail

What better way to get a taste of Jamaica than with a beachy cocktail? The yellow bird with rum, banana liqueur, and orange juice is a taste of tropical paradise. Garnish...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skip and go naked cocktail

Skip And Go Naked Cocktail

An easy-to-make cocktail that will cool you off on the hottest days. It's a deliciously cool combination of beer, vodka, and pink lemonade.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amaretto by morning

Amaretto By Morning

This new twist on brunch cocktails will have you nixing the mimosas and screwdrivers. The combination of peach, almond, and apple flavors is unique and refreshing.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut butter fudge milkshake

Peanut Butter Fudge Milkshake

This peanut butter fudge milkshake is the perfect treat for any peanut butter lover. It's rich, creamy, and full of flavor. So go ahead and indulge in this delicious...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned stovetop hot chocolate

Old Fashioned Stovetop Hot Chocolate

Nothing brings you back to your childhood like a warm cup of decadent hot chocolate. In the winter months, nothing says "cozy" quite like a mug filled to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade baileys irish cream

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Mix this copycat version of Baileys Irish cream into your hot chocolate or coffee, whip up some holiday cocktails, or simply drink it poured over ice.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for a&w clone cream soda

A&W Clone Cream Soda

When is the last time you had a classic cream soda? This homemade batch made with vanilla, sugar and club soda is a great beverage on its own or makes a fabulous float with vanilla...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for open house punch

Open House Punch

This smooth tasting punch is made with lemonade and orange juice with lemon-lime soda and a bottle of Southern Comfort. Yes, a bottle.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate shake

Chocolate Shake

How do you like your shakes, thin enough to drink through a straw or thick enough to eat with a spoon? The chocolate milkshake is a classic either way.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cafe disaronno

Cafe Disaronno

Almond and chocolate flavors make for a comforting cup of boozy coffee.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frangelico frost cocktail

Frangelico Frost Cocktail

This grown-up milkshake is made with Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur), vanilla ice cream, and garnished with chocolate sprinkles (for the kid in you).


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bellomonte cocktail

Bellomonte Cocktail

Made with creme de menthe, Daiquiri, grenadine syrup, creme de cacao, lime, maraschino cherry, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange brandy

Orange Brandy

This recipe makes a light orange-infused liqueur that is perfect for sipping or using in other recipes. You don't need expensive cognac or brandy but use a decent quality


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cosmopolitan with bitters

Cosmopolitan With Bitters

Still cosmopolitan, but a bit more worldly. Orange bitters put a little bit of an edge on the sweet cosmo, but beneath that it's still an easy-sipping citrus drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vodka gimlet

Vodka Gimlet

A traditional gimlet is made with gin, but this version is made with vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gingerbread coffee mix

Gingerbread Coffee Mix

Mixing spices, powdered coffee creamer, and instant coffee together makes an all-in-one instant gingerbread coffee.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue kamikaze cocktail

Blue Kamikaze Cocktail

Kamikaze shots probably look prettier than the rest of the night will. The mix of vodka and blue curacao definitely earns its name.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat loretta's bloody mary

Copycat Loretta's Bloody Mary

This recipe hails from Loretta's Restaurant in Mobile, Alabama. It's just as good without the vodka, too.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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