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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 limoncello martini

Limoncello Martini

The limoncello martini is a refreshing and zesty twist on the classic martini. Made with limoncello, vodka, and simple syrup, this cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm summer...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic mimosa

Classic Mimosa

What is brunch without a mimosa? Orange juice and champagne are all you need for this classic morning (or anytime) cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bubble gum cocktail

Bubble Gum Cocktail

Banana liqueur and peach schnapps make up a drink that goes down super smooth and tastes just like fruity bubblegum.


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 frozen papaya and passion fruit rum cocktails

Frozen Papaya and Passion Fruit Rum Cocktails

Boozy and fruity, these cocktails are perfect for parties or pool side.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for pink shake

Pink Shake

Sliced banana blended with citrus juice and dark grenadine makes a pretty pink shake with heaps of tropical flavor. Works with frozen banana and no ice cubes, too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday wassail

Holiday Wassail

This festive wassail blends the sweetness of apricots with the tang of pineapple, plus apple and orange juices. All spiced with cloves and cinnamon. Perfect for family gatherings or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer margaritas

Beer Margaritas

A different kind of margarita! It's made with beer, frozen limeade, and tequila.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for new york chocolate egg cream

New York Chocolate Egg Cream

Mix up a refreshing and nostalgic New York chocolate egg cream with just three ingredients: chocolate syrup, light cream, and club soda.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry juice

Cranberry Juice

Don't be a sourpuss, enjoy the sweet and tart flavors of this Cranberry Juice recipe that will make you pucker up in delight.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for moscow mule cocktail

Moscow Mule Cocktail

This vodka-based cocktail is made with ginger beer and lime and served over ice (preferably in a copper mug)


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spiked cranberry-apple cider

Spiked Cranberry-Apple Cider

This stuff puts bottled alcoholic cider to shame. Cloves and cinnamon add some warmth to the refreshing, sweet mix of cranberry and rum for a drink that's sure to delight....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for always-on-hand lemonade syrup

Always-On-Hand Lemonade Syrup

Here's a great summertime trick to keep up your sleeve. Lemonade syrup, ready to be mixed into cold water at a moment's notice for perfect lemonade.

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 gluehwein (traditional glow wine)

Gluehwein (Traditional Glow Wine)

Made with lemon, whole cloves, red wine, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for key lime milkshake

Key Lime Milkshake

Have your pie and drink it, too. You may say that the lime juice is the "key" to this creamy milkshake.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for refreshing orange punch

Refreshing Orange Punch

This is a great punch for parties. It's made with orange gelatin powder mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices


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 banana milkshake

Banana Milkshake

A creamy, refreshing blend of vanilla ice cream, ripe bananas, milk, and a hint of vanilla extract. Perfect for a hot day or a delightful treat, this homemade shake can be whipped up...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot vanilla

Hot Vanilla

Made with ground cinnamon, milk, honey, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
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 manhattan cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail

The Manhattan is a cocktail almost as well known as its namesake city, but how to make one properly is less common knowledge. Add it to your drink arsenal, it's bound to impress.


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 gooseberry cocktail

Gooseberry Cocktail

Lemon juice and sugar start the drink off towards a whiskey sour, but a good splash of sherry switches it up into a gooseberry cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for borden's and gordon's

Borden's And Gordon's

This rich and creamy drink fits right in at the holidays. The name of this recipe is a play on the name of the dairy company, Borden (which used to make ice cream), and the vodka...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for independence day punch

Independence Day Punch

Made with ice, water, sugar, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange drink mix, cherry drink mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for coconut shake

Coconut Shake

A delicious and refreshing coconut shake is the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Made with coconut, milk, sugar, and vanilla, this frothy drink is simply irresistible.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cafe mocha latte

Cafe Mocha Latte

This coffee drink is made with half and half, brown sugar, brewed coffee or espresso, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, and an optional shot of bourbon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple gobbler cocktail

Apple Gobbler Cocktail

This bourbon apple cider cocktail is the epitome of fall flavors.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for home brew double stout

Home Brew Double Stout

Try your hand at home brewing with this rich, dark, double stout beer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for banana pudding shake

Banana Pudding Shake

Craving something cool and sweet? Whip up this banana pudding shake with banana, vanilla frozen yogurt, milk, and vanilla wafers for a refreshing treat that tastes like dessert in...


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 triple-rum bahama mama cocktail

Triple-Rum Bahama Mama Cocktail

Made with pineapple-orange juice, ice, white rum, spiced rum, Malibu rum


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raspberry crush

Raspberry Crush

This delicious drink is the perfect refresher for a hot summer day. Made with raspberry juice, frozen strawberries, and banana, it's bursting with flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brandy alexander cocktail

Brandy Alexander Cocktail

Sip on a classic cocktail with this recipe for a Brandy Alexander. Made with brandy, creme de cacao, and cream, this recipe is a perfect balance of rich, creamy and chocolatey...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for summer camp shake

Summer Camp Shake

Chocolate ice cream blended up with Heath bars and cinnamon makes a treat that's good around campfires, dining room tables, or pretty much anywhere else.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade orange liqueur

Homemade Orange Liqueur

This liqueur is exquisite as a chilled dessert drink, but would also makes a very intriguing addition to an old fashioned or other bourbon-based drinks.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cranberry mimosa

Cranberry Mimosa

A bubbly and refreshing mimosa! Combine cranberry juice, orange, juice, and Champagne or sparkling wine for this pretty and flavorful cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thai iced green tea

Thai Iced Green Tea

If you're looking for a twist on iced tea this summer, Thai green tea with sweetened condensed milk is the answer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 whiskey sour cocktail

Whiskey Sour Cocktail

The combination of whiskey and the citrus flavors of the sour mix make this a refreshing mixed drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for side car cocktail

Side Car Cocktail

The combo of lemon juice and Cointreau in this classic cocktail gives a citrusy bite to ice cold brandy that always goes down smooth.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candy cane jello shots

Candy Cane Jello Shots

Made with peppermint schnapps, cherry jello, Hot Damn liquor, sweetened condensed milk, water, unflavored gelatin powder


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemonade margaritas

Lemonade Margaritas

If you like boozing up your lemonade, you're gonna love this drink. Tequila and triple sec with a hint of lime make for an easy to drink margarita.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bubble tea

Bubble Tea

It's so easy to make your own refreshing bubble tea that's sold in coffee shops. If you can't find black pearl tapioca you can substitute regular large pearl tapioca.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sour cherry drop cocktail

Sour Cherry Drop Cocktail

The sour mix, cherry liqueur, and white rum come together to create a refreshing and flavorful cocktail. Be sure to garnish with a slice of lime for an extra zesty touch.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fire and ice martini

Fire And Ice Martini

The fire and ice martini is made with fresh watermelon and spicy habanero peppers. With its light fruity flavor and fiery kick, it's the perfect drink for celebrating... well...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stout shandy cocktail

Stout Shandy Cocktail

A unique combination of stout and ginger ale that makes for a refreshing drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin pie shot cocktail

Pumpkin Pie Shot Cocktail

Pumpkin pie in a glass! Vodka is mixed with pumpkin puree, simple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and heavy cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for perfect pineapple smoothie

Perfect Pineapple Smoothie

Cool and refreshing with a hint of fizz from the ginger ale. Want a grown up smoothie? Add a little rum or tequila.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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