Beverage Recipes

Rosemary's root beer tonic: a traditional herbal decoction made with sassafras, dandelion, burdock, ginger, cinnamon, and orange peel. Old-fashioned homemade root beer.

Homemade cranberry cordial steeped with vodka and brandy for one month. A gorgeous ruby-red holiday liqueur that makes a stunning handmade gift. Keeps for up to 3 months.

Cinnamon honey ale homebrew with dry malt, raw honey, whole cinnamon bark, and ale yeast. A 5-gallon batch that ages beautifully into warm, spiced amber ale perfect for fall.

Halloween party punch with apple cider, orange and pineapple juice, and fizzy ginger ale. A kid-friendly, non-alcoholic party drink for spooky-season trick-or-treaters and parents alike.

Homemade margarita liqueur infused with orange and lime zest spirals in silver tequila with Cointreau. Sip it straight, over ice, or use it as a pre-mixed cocktail base.

Old-fashioned lemonade made from a homemade lemon syrup with fresh juice, sugar, and lemon zest. The syrup keeps in the fridge for up to three weeks so you can mix a glass of fresh lemonade anytime.

Traditional Russian tea steeped with whole cloves and sweet apple cider. Strain, sweeten with honey or strawberry jam, and serve hot for a spiced, warming drink.

Grasshopper cheesecake with creme de menthe and creme de cacao on a chocolate cookie crumb crust. A mint-chocolate cocktail-inspired cheesecake with sour cream and grated chocolate.

Fizzy lemon-strawberry party punch made with frozen lemonade, orange juice concentrate, sliced strawberries, ginger ale, and sparkling water. A crowd-pleasing no-alcohol punch.

Frozen strawberry daiquiris blended with rum, frozen strawberries, sweetened lime juice, and lemon-lime soda. A slushy, party-sized cocktail batch ready in 10 minutes.

Simple Banana Milkshake blends ripe banana, milk, and vanilla into a smooth, creamy shake in 5 minutes. No ice cream needed - the ripe banana provides all the sweetness and body.

Hot cranberry pineapple punch brewed in a coffee percolator with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks. Serves 22 and fills the whole house with the smell of the holidays.

Frosty peach banana smoothie with low-fat vanilla yogurt, wheat germ, and orange juice. A thick, creamy fruit smoothie packed with fiber and protein.

Orange champagne cocktail made with chilled champagne, ginger ale, and fresh orange juice, topped with floating strawberries for a bubbly brunch or party punch.

Sangria El Tampa with red wine, fresh-squeezed citrus juices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon-lime soda. A Florida-style punch sangria for a crowd.

Chowning's Tavern wine cooler with lemonade poured over crushed ice and topped with dry red wine, garnished with fresh mint and a cherry. A two-layer Colonial Williamsburg classic.