Beverage Recipes

Homemade apricot liqueur infused from smashed apricot pits with vodka, cinnamon, and coriander. A two-month maceration creates a fragrant, almond-toned spirit similar to amaretto.

Fiesta sangria scales up the Spanish classic for big parties: a gallon of wine, fresh citrus, brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon verbena. Serves 40, perfect for summer cookouts and weddings.

This chocolate fudge cake hides two secret ingredients: beer for depth and sauerkraut for moisture. Rich, dark, and unbelievably tender with optional raisins and nuts.

Creamy chocolate punch with melted semi-sweet chocolate, milk, vanilla ice cream, club soda, and whipped cream. A bubbly, kid-friendly party drink that serves 12.

Christmas Lizzies are boozy Southern fruitcake cookies loaded with candied cherries, raisins, dates, pecans, and citrus zest, soaked in whiskey. Make them weeks ahead and drizzle with spirits to age.

Homemade coconut chocolate Irish cream liqueur with scotch whiskey, fresh eggs, and heavy cream. Blend and chill overnight for a tropical twist on the classic holiday liqueur.

A delicious tea made with orange juice, pineapple juice and a bit of honey.

Classic old-fashioned fruit punch with cold tea, fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice, ginger ale, and soda water. Garnished with orange slices and fresh mint. Makes 40 cups for a crowd.

Peach sangria pours chilled white wine over peach schnapps, fresh sliced peaches, lemon, and orange. A bright summer pitcher cocktail ready in just over an hour, easy enough for backyard barbecues.

Tropical breakfast smoothie with banana, mango, and honey blended with milk. Quick 10-minute Mexican-inspired drink for busy mornings or afternoon snacks.

Don't bother reaching for the tea bags, enjoy this great holiday drink on a cold winter day.

A warm non-alcoholic grog blending cranberry juice, orange juice, fresh lemon, strong tea, and sugar. Serve hot with cinnamon sticks or chilled over ice for a refreshing punch.

Thick and creamy raspberry milkshake made with skim milk, frozen raspberries, and a scoop of low-fat ice cream. A low-calorie Weight Watchers treat that blends up in under 5 minutes.

Bubbly ginger ale poured over scoops of strawberry ice cream and crowned with whipped cream and strawberry preserves. A pink, fizzy Valentine's Day treat ready in 10 minutes.

I love drinking hot chocolate, always buy it in some coffee store, this time tried this recipe, amazing hot chocolate, so I think I will never go outside for it, I can make it byself, fantastic!

Homemade cranberry liqueur made with fresh cranberries, vodka, sugar syrup, and orange peel. Steep for 4-5 weeks for a jewel-toned, tart-sweet holiday spirit.