560 beverage recipes

White sangria built on dry white wine, cinnamon simple syrup, sparkling water, and citrus and apple slices for a chilled summer pitcher that pours light and crisp.

Mexican mocha made with milk, evaporated milk, chocolate syrup, and instant coffee. A creamy cinnamon-spiced hot chocolate coffee drink heated in the microwave.

Versoffene Jungfern: a German dessert sauce of spiced red wine reduced with cinnamon, clove, and lemon zest, poured hot over fresh dumplings. Simple, warming, and ready in 40 minutes.

Old-school Southern pralines made with Mr. Pibb (or Dr. Pepper) cola and toasted pecans. The cola adds caramel-cherry depth to the candy syrup with marshmallows for extra creaminess.

High-protein shake with banana, vanilla ice milk, pecans, wheat germ, and protein powder. A thick, naturally sweetened post-workout drink blended in minutes.

Frozen summer fruit punch made by freezing pineapple, orange, and banana juice into a slush, then topping with strawberries and lemon-lime soda. Crowd-sized recipe serves 30.

Grapefruit soju cocktails mix fresh grapefruit juice with chilled soju and a splash of club soda. A tart, low-ABV Korean drink that scales up easily for a crowd.

Blended strawberry punch with pineapple, apple, and orange juice topped with bubbly seltzer. A low-calorie, no-alcohol party punch that's fruity, fizzy, and refreshing for any gathering.

A creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with low-fat yogurt and ice. Four ingredients, no added sugar, and ready in under 5 minutes. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet.

Sangria blush made with white zinfandel, fresh orange juice, and lime. A light, fruity wine punch served over ice with sliced citrus.

Try something different with this delicious tea that is extremely easy to make and enjoy!

Homemade cinnamon liqueur steeped with cloves, coriander, vodka, and brandy. Three weeks from jar to glass, and it makes a gorgeous homemade gift.

Homemade peach nectar from fresh peaches and water, blanched, blended smooth, and strained into a silky, naturally sweet juice. No added sugar, ready to sip or to pour into peach lemonade and cocktails.

Coca-Cola basted ham slow-roasted and glazed with dark brown sugar, two mustards, and bread crumbs for a sticky, caramelized crust. A holiday showstopper.

Tender beef strips with colorful peppers, celery, and tomatoes in a savory-sweet sauce. This classic Chinese pepper steak uses Coca-Cola for tenderness and depth.

A refreshing beverage. But remember sloe gin as the name states works slow.