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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 apple yogurt smoothie

Apple Yogurt Smoothie

In a hurry? Got a sweet tooth? This apple yogurt smoothie is the answer. Perfect for breakfast or as a midday treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic cuba libre cocktail

Classic Cuba Libre Cocktail

The original Cuba libre. There are many offshoots and variations, but here is the original cocktail: dark rum, cola, and lime.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dr. stork's belly-blasting smoothie

Dr. Stork's Belly-Blasting Smoothie

The perfect breakfast or lunchtime treat. This thick, creamy smoothie will curb your hunger without loading you up with unwanted fat calories.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat tgi friday's poinsettia cockail

Copycat TGI Friday's Poinsettia Cockail

Copy TGI Friday's popular holiday drink at home! There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions so everyone can enjoy this festive cranberry drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fake blood cocktail (halloween)

Fake Blood Cocktail (Halloween)

A perfect cocktail to accompany your vampire Halloween costume. Made with tomato juice, tequila, bourbon, and a little lime juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cantaloupe cooler

Cantaloupe Cooler

Made with ice, water, cantaloupe, sugar, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for margarita fizz

Margarita Fizz

A lighter and fizzier version of the classic margarita. Try other flavors of sparkling water to mix things up a bit.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for iced coffee mocha float

Iced Coffee Mocha Float

If you want less fizz and more coffee in this iced mocha float, substitute some of the club soda with chilled brewed coffee.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tom and jerry mix

Tom and Jerry Mix

Made with nutmeg, eggs, sugar, ground cloves, cinnamon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for singapore sling cocktail

Singapore Sling Cocktail

This gin-based cocktail is tart, sweet, and refreshing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salty dog cocktail

Salty Dog Cocktail

This cocktail will bring a pucker to the lips of all but the most seasoned of sailors. Don't let the salty rim throw you off, though. There's no margarita here, just a sour blend of...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for coconut rum bahama mama cocktail

Coconut Rum Bahama Mama Cocktail

You'll feel like you're on a tropical island when sipping this citrusy coconut rum cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mojito cocktail

Mojito Cocktail

As the weather heats up, this cocktail will be your new favorite drink. It's made with fresh mint that's muddled (crushed) with sugar and lime. It's then mixed with ice, rum, and club...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet summer strawberry crush

Sweet Summer Strawberry Crush

A delicious way to use fresh strawberries. Adjust the level of sweetness with more or less sugar, depending on how sweet your strawberries are.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jammin' josmopolitans (josh's famous cosmo cocktails)

Jammin' Josmopolitans (Josh's Famous Cosmo Cocktails)

Josh makes great cocktails. Be like Josh. Use a top shelf vodka and real cranberry juice (not cranberry "drink") for what we're sure will...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grasshopper punch

Grasshopper Punch

Dessert cocktails are always a good idea. This festive elixir, pleasantly green from a splash of creme de menthe, brings together the wonderful worlds of ice cream and booze in one...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red wine wassail

Red Wine Wassail

Red wine wassail is the perfect drink for a cold winter night. It's warm, sweet, and packed with flavor. This holiday drink is sure to spice up any party.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for drip drops cocktail

Drip Drops Cocktail

A pretty and refreshing cranberry cocktail. The splash of grenadine adds a little extra color.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic holiday eggnog

Diabetic Holiday Eggnog

This eggnog recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic festive favorite without all of the added sugar. The creamy texture and warm spices give it an inviting flavor that...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spanish coffee

Spanish Coffee

Tia Maria is a coffee-rum liqueur. Combine it with some brandy and hot coffee and you may have a new favorite drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bloody mary punch

Bloody Mary Punch

What's not to love about a delicious, refreshing Bloody Mary Punch? Made with tomato juice, zesty horseradish, and fiery Tabasco, this fizzy punch is perfect for any party.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hazelnut cream coffee topping

Hazelnut Cream Coffee Topping

This recipe works great in a whipped cream dispenser if you have one. If not, simply mix the ingredients with a hand mixer until fluffy and then drop by spoonfuls onto the...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gimlet cocktail

Gimlet Cocktail

As classic and simple as the little black dress. This sophisticated cocktail is made with just gin and lime juice.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blueberry-honey breakfast shake

Blueberry-Honey Breakfast Shake

A fruity and refreshing breakfast shake. Fresh berries and low fat yogurt make it a healthier start to your day too!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey shake it up (strawberry shake with honey)

Honey Shake It Up (Strawberry Shake With Honey)

If you liked strawberry milk as a kid this smoothie is right up your alley. Strawberries and yogurt sweetened with natural honey makes a tasty treat to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot spiced wassail

Hot Spiced Wassail

Treat yourself to the warmth and comfort of your favorite holiday drink year round with this recipe. The spice combination brings depth, while still perfectly balancing sweetness

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for oprah's pomegranate martini

Oprah's Pomegranate Martini

This pomegranate martini presents an interesting fusion of flavors, integrating the sweet and tangy notes of pomegranate juice with the crispness of vodka or tequila.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blueberry raspberry smoothie

Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie

Berries and banana are blended up with yogurt and OJ for this refreshing snack. Pro tip: Freeze the bananas ahead of time and you can skip the ice!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bailey's irish cream coffee

Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee

Coffee is dressed up with some Bailey's and topped with fluffy whipped cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink mimosas

Pink Mimosas

Combining the natural sweetness of fresh orange juice with the effervescence of champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wine, these pretty pink mimosas offer more than just eye-catching color.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange cheesecake smoothie

Orange Cheesecake Smoothie

A smoothie so easy it feels like cheating. Orange sherbet and buttermilk blended together make a refreshing treat that really does taste like cheesecake.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grapefruit mojito cocktail

Grapefruit Mojito Cocktail

This recipe builds on the traditional mojito by adding a splash of grapefruit juice


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blown away

Blown Away

Vodka and Kahlua always goes down smooth. You might be blown away by how quickly you want another one of these.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wassail with tea

Wassail with Tea

Break out the mugs and make this hot, spiced, fruity tea. The combo of sweet cranberry juice with cinnamon, cloves and oranges makes the coldest winter day feel just a little warmer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cran-raspberry punch

Cran-Raspberry Punch

The sweet raspberry vanilla combo is sure to be a hit among the kids, and the adults can add a good splash of white rum in the mix for a boozy version.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cocoa for a crowd

Cocoa for a Crowd

Hosting a party? Cooking for a crowd? Serve up a mug of comfort with this easy recipe for hot cocoa that serves a large group.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for refreshing orange iced tea

Refreshing Orange Iced Tea

Tea is steeped with orange peels for a cool summer drink with a hint of citrus.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for caramel apple cocktail

Caramel Apple Cocktail

Do you remember eating caramel apples as a kid? Here is a fun (and grownup) way to get those same flavors.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh limeade

Fresh Limeade

The mix of fresh lime juice and mint sprigs makes for a tangy, refreshing summer drink. Freeze into ice cubes and make into margaritas if that's your style!


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pomegranate manhattan cocktail

Pomegranate Manhattan Cocktail

The Pomegranate Manhattan: because even classic cocktails need to let their hair down sometimes. Bourbon, meet your playful side.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for edgar allan poe's baltimore eggnog

Edgar Allan Poe's Baltimore Eggnog

Looking to put a twist on traditional eggnog? Edgar Allan Poe's Baltimore eggnog features an intriguing mix of brandy, rum, and Madeira wine, offering a fun take on a...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red strawberry daiquiri

Red Strawberry Daiquiri

A simple daiquiri recipe made with strawberries, a hint of lemon, and a hearty shot of rum. Double or triple it for a party drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange iced tea

Orange Iced Tea

Home brewed iced tea infused with real oranges for a very refreshing summer drink


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dark and stormy cocktail

Dark And Stormy Cocktail

Rain? Snow? Sleet? Hail? No problem, this cocktail covers it all. Made with rum, ginger beer, and lime juice it will help you weather any storm.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for nopalito smoothie

Nopalito Smoothie

Made with banana, nopalitos, lime juice, orange, pineapple, or grapefruit juice, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gingersnap latte

Gingersnap Latte

Here's a coffee shop-quality latte you can make right at home. Steamed milk and a warming ginger-cinnamon syrup turn some ordinary espresso into an extraordinary treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bay breeze cocktail

Bay Breeze Cocktail

One of the easiest, breeziest cocktails out there. A splash of cranberry juice on top of the vodka-pineapple blend gives this drink some serious tropical sunset vibes.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for five fruit punch

Five Fruit Punch

Made with champagne, cranberry-raspberry drink, pineapple-orange-guava juice, ginger ale


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruited tea punch

Fruited Tea Punch

Made with ginger ale, cranberry juice cocktail, water, instant tea, frozen limeade concentrate, frozen lemonade concentrate, frozen pineapple juice concentrate


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thick banana milkshake

Thick Banana Milkshake

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of the afternoon needing a refreshing boost? Get ready for a tasty sip of protein and banana goodness that hits just the right spot.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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