Drinks Recipes

From cocktails to punch for kids, find the perfect party drink. Plus videos, photos, and reviews to help you mix drinks right.

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Amazingly Good Eggnog

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It's taken me several years to perfect this recipe. Now everyone asks, 'When are you making the eggnog?!' This uses cooked eggs for safety, and you can use more or less rum to taste. It's a bit of work to make, but well worth it. You'll never buy store-bought eggnog again! Enjoy!

Hot Apple Cider

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Nothing beats a mug of hot cider on a cold winter day. This recipe is great as it calls for fresh apple cider and pure maple syrup. Start with only 6 strips each of the orange and lemon peel, and adjust to taste.

Rudolph-Tini

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Cinnamon sticks and a cherry are used as the antlers and reindeer nose on the edge of the glass for garnish!

Candy Cane Cocoa

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The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint. This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree.

Old-Fashioned Swedish Glogg

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My grandfather brought this recipe over from Sweden in 1921. We still use it today. God Jul.

Slow Cooker Chai

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Easy version of chai tea, using whole spices and sweetened condensed milk. To vary the flavor, try adding a bit of star anise, fennel, allspice, vanilla bean, or nutmeg. For a sweeter tea, stir in a bit of brown sugar.

Holiday Punch II

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Great non-alcoholic punch! Make a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld.

Famous No Coffee Pumpkin Latte

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This is a warm and creamy rich pumpkin drink that taste like a StarbucksĀ® pumpkin latte, but with NO caffeine. It is very kid-friendly or great at the midday office holiday party.

Coquito II

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This a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog. I am Crucian-Puerto Rican (from St. Croix, VI) and we enjoy this made with our own Cruzan Rum. So, kick up your feet and enjoy!

Hot Buttered Rum (Single Serving)

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Nothing sets the mood on a cold winter day better than a roaring fire and a hot buttered rum. This is a single-serving recipe. If done right, this drink tastes like melted caramel swirling over your tongue. That makes it too sweet to drink with a meal, but also one of the best dessert drinks ever made. Drink these in moderation.

Vanilla Winter White Russian

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Yummy dessert drink that is a delicious treat in all four seasons!

Starter Smoothie

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Smoothies are an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your day, but calories can add up fast. For a smoothie that's only about 200 calories, follow our formula and use 1 cup fresh fruit or vegetables and/or cooked, frozen vegetables + 1 cup fruit juice. Blueberries and grape juice are featured here.

Inspiration and Ideas

23 Non-Alcoholic Christmas Drinks

Check out our gallery of festive Christmas drinks for the whole family.

15 Drinks With Ginger Beer to Make at Home

Add a touch of spice to your next drink with these recipes starring lip-tingling ginger beer.

Classic Bloody Mary

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If you want to spice up that tomato juice, just use this classic bloody mary recipe serve in a salt-rimmed glass.

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Holiday Punch Bowl Ice Ring

A pretty ice ring in your punch bowl adds a festive touch to a holiday gathering. Think about one of the many punch recipes on the site, and how the individual parts of the ice ring will enhance your choice. This ice ring uses lots of red and green, with some bits of gold, thrown in for contrast. This is more of a craft than a dish, so use your imagination! If not using right away, place the frozen ice ring into a plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to use.

Simple Syrup

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Simple syrup is a commonly used ingredient in many cocktails and other drink recipes. It's also easy to make!

Tom and Jerry Batter

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This is a holiday drink that my family enjoys in the winter. The batter makes an excellent topping for both alcoholic beverages as well as hot cocoa, eggnog, or warm milk for the kids.

15 Bubbly Champagne Cocktails

Champagne adds a lightness and distinct taste to a variety of drinks, whether it's a mixed cocktail or boozy slushie.
By Hayley Sugg

The Perfect Margarita

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Mastering the margarita requires a certain amount of practice, but once you dial-in your perfect ratio, it's a really easy cocktail to replicate. The classic recipe is 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice, and you should probably start off pretty close to that, but my personal favorite proportions are 4-3-2.
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Tom Collins Cocktail

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Created in the late 1800s, the Tom Collins is said to be named after a wide-spread practical joke that swept the country. This cocktail, however, is no joke.

Limoncello

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Truly worth the time required to create this distinguished ice cold refreshing drink.

Tom and Jerry Batter

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This is a holiday drink that my family enjoys in the winter. The batter makes an excellent topping for both alcoholic beverages as well as hot cocoa, eggnog, or warm milk for the kids.

Pumpkin Spice Martini

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A fun, delicious cocktail for your next holiday gathering. A good friend shared this great idea!

Mai Tai

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Two flavors of rum combine with pineapple juice and orange juice to make a yummy, fruity drink.
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