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recipe for pink party punch

Pink Party Punch

Cranberry and ginger ale is a tried and true combo, but the addition of pineapple juice for tartness is outstanding. All too easy to turn into alcoholic punch with a bit of gin or...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for make your own cherry coke

Make Your Own Cherry Coke

This grenadine and maraschino cherry infused cola is an awesome drink - alone or as a mixer in a cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jolly water

Jolly Water

Fun way to get kids to drink more water. While the candies do contain sugar, they are a tad healthier than other drink mixes and sugary drinks and you can control how many you put in each...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vanilla ice cream and pineapple smoothie

Vanilla Ice Cream And Pineapple Smoothie

This frozen delight has rich vanilla ice cream and all the fruity goodness of banana and pineapple to make this smoothie a treat any time of the day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry-mango smoothie

Strawberry-Mango Smoothie

Smoothies are one of the tastiest ways to get your daily fruit in. A solid dollop of yogurt makes this strawberry-mango sipper extra creamy.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for copycat cherry sprite

Copycat Cherry Sprite

Like a Shirley Temple but with Sprite instead of ginger ale. Grenadine and maraschino cherry juice are all you need; a splash of vodka turns it into a super simple cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy pudding milk shake

Easy Pudding Milk Shake

Pudding mix in a milkshake? Why hasn't this been a thing already? There is an infinite amount of combinations between different pudding and ice cream flavors to play with


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 lemon milkshake

Lemon Milkshake

If hearing "lemon milkshake" makes your taste buds curious, you're not alone! Ice cream and banana temper sour lemon flavor into a brilliant pop of citrus


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 whopper candy chocolate malt

Whopper Candy Chocolate Malt

Blending malted Whopper candies into milkshakes gives them that old-fashioned chocolate malt flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot spiced orange drink

Hot Spiced Orange Drink

This delicious and easy-to-make hot spiced orange drink is perfect for cold winter days. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful beverage in minutes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry raspberry smoothie

Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie

Four simple ingredients and your blender. Great for a breakfast drink or a healthier way to satisfy a sweet tooth.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kids favorite purple lemonade

Kids Favorite Purple Lemonade

This vibrant, blueberry-infused drink is sure to be a hit with the kids for the color and the sweet flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for peanut butter shake

Peanut Butter Shake

When is peanut butter ever a bad idea? A milkshake is definitely not one of them. If you're a PB purist go with vanilla ice cream, but chocolate and peanut butter is always a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shirley temple cocktail

Shirley Temple Cocktail

This colorful, maraschino cherry garnished drink is perfect for anybody skipping out on booze or for helping kids feel included in the party.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 green punch

Green Punch

When life gives you lemons, make green punch! It's the perfect party starter, with a fizzy personality to keep the conversations flowing.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for candy bar smoothies

Candy Bar Smoothies

A fun way to use up leftover fun size Kit Kat bars and a CDKitchen suggestion for making a grownup-only version.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for orange cow shake

Orange Cow Shake

This refreshing twist on the Brown Cow uses orange sherbet and lemon-lime soda to create, of course, the Orange Cow.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cherry lemonade

Cherry Lemonade

Tart lemonade mixed with sweet cherries makes a refreshing (and pretty) warm weather drink. We love serving this at summer parties.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for banana yogurt kool-aid smoothie

Banana Yogurt Kool-Aid Smoothie

An easy way to make delicious smoothies - by adding Kool-Aid powder to the mix. You can use low fat or fat free milk and yogurt and sugar-free Kool-Aid, if desired (add...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry frosties

Strawberry Frosties

Made simply with frozen strawberries, frozen whipped topping, water, ice, and sugar to taste.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy hawaiian punch

Creamy Hawaiian Punch

This is the sort of recipe you try and say "why didn't I think of that first?" Tropical Hawaiian punch blended with creamy vanilla ice cream makes a drinkable treat for...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oreo cookie milk shake

Oreo Cookie Milk Shake

If you like to dunk your Oreos in milk then you'll love this milkshake that blends them right in (along with some chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream).


Time:   under 30 minutes




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