154 mocktail recipes

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.

Layered shrimp appetizer with a cream cheese and sour cream base, spiced chili-horseradish cocktail sauce, and fresh shrimp on top. A retro party dip that always disappears first.

Banshee cocktail with creme de banana, creme de cacao, and sweet cream shaken over crushed ice. A creamy, dessert-style drink ready in two minutes.

Peach wine spritzer with pureed fresh peaches, white wine, and lemon-lime soda over crushed ice. A fruity, fizzy summer cocktail ready in 3 minutes.

Peach fizz blends canned peaches with limeade, peach gelatin, and tonic water for a bubbly, fruity punch. A batch cocktail-style drink that serves 12 from one pitcher.

Slow cooker cocktail weiners simmered in beer until plump, then drained and glazed in barbecue sauce. Three ingredients and zero effort for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Citrus Summer Hummer blended cocktail with brandy, lemon ice cream, and orange sherbet. A 3-ingredient frozen boozy milkshake that takes just 2 minutes to make.

Whiskey sour marinated sirloin steak with bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and whole peppercorns. A cocktail-inspired marinade for grilling a thick-cut 2-inch steak.

Roman Punch made with lemon sherbet, rum, and iced champagne blended into a slushy, drinkable cocktail. A classic Victorian-era party punch with just 3 ingredients.

Classic Southern mint julep with bourbon, powdered sugar, shaved ice, and fresh mint sprigs. The traditional Kentucky Derby cocktail served ice-cold in a silver mug.

Brandy Alexander punch made with vanilla ice cream, half-and-half, brandy, and creme de cacao. A creamy, boozy batch cocktail for parties and holiday gatherings.

Fresh fig appetizers two ways: prosciutto-wrapped quarters with lime and black pepper, or fig halves filled with pecan cream cheese. No-cook, elegant cocktail bites.

Marinated shrimp kabobs with picante sauce and Italian dressing, threaded with broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. A make-ahead cocktail appetizer with three-color visual punch.

New Year's Eve polenta squares crisp tube polenta under the broiler, then top each bite with a tangy sun-dried tomato, caper, and parsley pesto. A make-ahead cocktail-party appetizer that feeds a crowd.

Frozen Black Irish is a boozy mocha milkshake blended with Kahlua, Irish cream, vodka, and chocolate ice cream. A rich, frozen cocktail that tastes like a coffee shop treat with a serious kick.

Retro cocktail party appetizers with deviled ham and cream cheese that puff up golden and impressive in the oven, ready to freeze ahead for stress-free entertaining.