165 wine beer spirit 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.

Rum pecans candied with dark rum, instant coffee, cinnamon, and sugar in one saucepan. Only 3 ingredients beyond the nuts and ready in 20 minutes flat.

Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.

Homemade peach liqueur infused with fresh peaches, vodka, lemon peel, and cinnamon. A DIY fruit liqueur that steeps for 8 weeks into a smooth, fragrant sipping cordial or cocktail mixer.

Homemade vanilla cream liqueur blends sweetened condensed milk with brandy, vodka, eggs, and vanilla extract. Five-ingredient Bailey's-style cordial that rests two weeks before serving in coffee or over ice.

Havana Banana cocktail mixes light rum, banana liqueur, and pineapple-coconut drink over ice in a brandy snifter. A tropical sipper ready in minutes.

Rich homemade eggnog with bourbon, cognac, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites dusted with nutmeg. A classic holiday punch that's thick, boozy, and impossibly smooth.

Mexican T Punch blends tequila with cold tea, pineapple juice, honey, lime, cinnamon, and aromatic bitters. A batch cocktail with warm spice and tropical citrus.

Ruby punch bowl with Burgundy wine, cranberry juice, apple cider, and a cinnamon-clove spiced syrup. A deep red holiday punch for 24 guests.

Homemade almond-flavored tequila liqueur infused with dark roasted almonds, vanilla bean, and cinnamon. Gift-worthy Mexican spirit that steeps for 4 weeks total.

Rich bourbon dessert sauce made with butter, egg yolks, cream, and a half cup of bourbon whiskey cooked over a double boiler. Pour over bread pudding, ice cream, or pound cake.

Elegant chilled sour cherry soup with dry red wine, heavy cream, and cherry liqueur. Cinnamon-spiced fruit course served cold in summer with mint and sour cream.

Aztec Punch is a big-batch tequila cocktail with grapefruit juice, dark tea, lemon juice, and cinnamon served over ice. Tart, warm-spiced, and built to serve 20 thirsty guests.

Homemade tea liqueur made by steeping black tea leaves in vodka and sweetening with sugar syrup. Just 3 ingredients and 2 weeks of patience for a smooth, aromatic spirit that's a knockout in cocktails or sipped neat.

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

Velvety chocolate mousse laced with Kahlua, lightened with beaten egg whites and whipped cream. Just 6 ingredients and a few hours in the fridge for a stunning French-style dessert.