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Cocktails

Halloween Witch's Brew Melon Sour

A bright green Halloween cocktail with melon liqueur, vodka, fresh lime and soda water. Shake one Witch's Brew Melon Sour in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 198 kcal
  • ≈ 14.6% ABV

Mocktails

Christmas Morning Punch for Kids

A cranberry-orange Christmas Morning Punch for kids, with sparkling water for a lighter drink or sparkling grape juice for a sweeter one.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 112 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Poinsettia Cocktail

A Poinsettia cocktail with cranberry juice, orange liqueur and chilled Prosecco. Make this Christmas toast in five minutes, one glass at a time.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 138 kcal
  • ≈ 10.2% ABV

Mocktails

Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern Orange Fizz for Kids

Make two small jack-o'-lantern orange fizz drinks for kids with orange juice, pineapple juice and sparkling water. Decorate the outside of the cups.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 56 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Halloween Poison Apple Cider Mule

A Halloween apple cider mule with dark rum, lime and ginger beer. Build one crisp autumn cocktail in five minutes and garnish with red apple slices.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 210 kcal
  • ≈ 10.6% ABV

Milkshakes & Creamy Drinks

Halloween Ghost Milkshake for Kids

Make two small banana vanilla ghost milkshakes for Halloween. A sweet, alcohol-free drink for kids with an optional whipped cream ghost decoration.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 368 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Halloween Vampire Bite Margarita

A Halloween margarita with a pomegranate “blood” shot guests add themselves. Measured tequila, lime and orange liqueur; one drink in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 213 kcal
  • ≈ 17.4% ABV

Cocktails

Halloween Ghost White Russian

Make a Halloween White Russian with coffee liqueur, cream and an edible marshmallow ghost perched above the glass. One cocktail, ready in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 349 kcal
  • ≈ 20.8% ABV

Cocktails

Halloween Black Cherry Bourbon Smash

A dark cherry bourbon cocktail with fresh lemon and a little maple syrup, served over ice for a Halloween gathering.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 211 kcal
  • ≈ 13.5% ABV

Cocktails

Black Friday Maple Espresso Martini

A maple espresso martini with fresh coffee and a cocoa dusting for a Black Friday evening gathering. Ready in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 211 kcal
  • ≈ 17.1% ABV

Cocktails

New Year's Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

A ruby pomegranate and lemon sparkling wine cocktail for a New Year's toast. Ready in five minutes, with an alcohol-free option.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 105 kcal
  • ≈ 9.1% ABV

Cocktails

Christmas Cranberry Rosemary Spritz

A tart cranberry and rosemary Christmas cocktail topped with chilled sparkling wine, with a quick alcohol-free variation.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 110 kcal
  • ≈ 7.3% ABV

Cocktails

Halloween Blackberry Witch Fizz

A dark purple blackberry and gin cocktail with lemon, ginger beer and a rosemary garnish. Ready in 10 minutes for a Halloween party.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 236 kcal
  • ≈ 10.2% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade

A Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade copycat: chilled green tea, lemonade and peach syrup or fresh peach purée over ice.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 63 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Hennessy Pineapple Cocktail

Hennessy and fresh pineapple juice over ice, with an optional splash of simple syrup. A two-ingredient cognac highball ready in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 203 kcal
  • ≈ 10.7% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

Steep Tazo Passion tea, then mix it with lemonade and simple syrup over ice. A caffeine-free Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat, about 87 kcal a cup.

  • 1 hr 15 min
  • ≈ 87 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Strawberry Acai Lemonade

Make the Starbucks Strawberry Acai Lemonade at home: a white grape, strawberry and acai base mixed half and half with lemonade over ice.

  • 2 min
  • ≈ 106 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Coffee

Brew strong coffee, chill it, then serve over ice with simple syrup and your choice of milk or cream.

  • 1 hr 40 min
  • ≈ 196 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Mocktails

Sparkling Mango Ginger Fizz

Mango puree, fresh lime and homemade ginger syrup topped with sparkling water. An alcohol-free mango mocktail with a gentle ginger bite.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 138 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Spicy Mango Margarita

Blanco tequila, mango puree, orange liqueur, lime and jalapeño syrup, shaken and served in a Tajín-rimmed glass. Sweet heat in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 301 kcal
  • ≈ 14.8% ABV

Cocktails

Sparkling Sake Cocktail

Chilled sparkling sake with a splash of orange juice and a citrus garnish. A light, low-strength two-ingredient cocktail ready in three minutes.

  • 3 min
  • ≈ 165 kcal
  • ≈ 9.5% ABV

Cocktails

Painkiller Cocktail

The classic Painkiller: navy rum, pineapple, orange juice and cream of coconut over crushed ice with fresh nutmeg. Includes frozen and mocktail versions.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 320 kcal
  • ≈ 10.9% ABV

Cocktails

Appletini

A classic appletini with vodka, green apple schnapps, apple juice and a little lemon, shaken and strained into a martini glass.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 147 kcal
  • ≈ 16.6% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Sprite Lemonade

Fresh lemon juice, sugar and cold water topped with Sprite: about 7 cups of fizzy homemade lemonade. Mix the base ahead and add Sprite just before serving.

  • 1 hr 5 min
  • ≈ 149 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Lavender Lemonade Sprite

Homemade lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice and water topped with Sprite. Makes about 7 cups of floral sparkling lemonade for a crowd.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 146 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Sunkist Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry syrup, fresh lemonade and Sunkist orange soda poured over ice. Makes about 8 cups of fizzy purple lemonade for a party.

  • 25 min
  • ≈ 148 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

US Open Cocktail

The Honey Deuce, the US Open's signature drink: vodka, lemonade and raspberry liqueur over crushed ice with honeydew melon balls.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 162 kcal
  • ≈ 12% ABV

Cocktails

Lemon San Diego Cocktail

Vodka or gin with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a few dashes of bitters, topped with club soda. A tart, fizzy lemon cocktail.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 188 kcal
  • ≈ 12% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Snickerdoodle

A Dutch Bros Snickerdoodle copycat: espresso, milk, white chocolate sauce and cinnamon syrup, finished with cinnamon and optional whipped cream.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 273 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Chai Latte with a Tea Bag

Steep one chai tea bag, add warm milk and a little sugar, and you have a chai latte in 15 minutes. Includes optional whole spices.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 93 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Teavana Chai Concentrate

A Teavana-style chai concentrate: black tea simmered with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, star anise and vanilla. Makes a bit over 3 cups, about 6 half-cup servings.

  • 35 min
  • ≈ 50 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Pineapple Ginger Juice

Blend a fresh pineapple, lemon and ginger drink with optional honey. A refreshing recipe and a clear look at what it can and cannot do for a cough.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 150 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Pistachio Latte Creamer

A homemade pistachio coffee creamer with condensed milk, almond extract and vanilla. Blend and strain before using.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 401 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Hello Kitty Inspired Strawberry Drink

Make a playful strawberry and vanilla drink inspired by Hello Kitty. This homemade blend is separate from Starbucks' 2024 apple-based collaboration.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 148 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee

Cold brew with caramel sauce, vanilla syrup and a splash of cream over ice. A Starbucks-style caramel vanilla iced coffee in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 219 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Milo's Lemonade

Make a Milo’s Lemonade-inspired pitcher with fresh lemon juice, cane sugar and filtered water. Six servings, with tips for balancing sweetness.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Frozen Strawberry Acai Lemonade

Blend frozen strawberries, acai puree, lemonade and ice into a slushy fruit drink. Adjust honey or agave to taste.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 114 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Milkshakes & Creamy Drinks

Hardee's Milkshake

A Hardee's-style shake: two cups of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream blended with whole milk and topped with whipped cream.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 607 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Classic Margarita

Shake tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice and agave syrup with ice for a homemade margarita with an optional salt rim.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 265 kcal
  • ≈ 21.3% ABV

Mocktails

Non-Alcoholic Lime Rickey

Fresh lime juice and a little simple syrup topped with club soda over ice. A tart, alcohol-free lime rickey in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 47 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Lemonade with Lemon Juice

Make classic lemonade with lemon juice, sugar and water. Chill it and serve over ice; fresh lemon and mint are optional garnishes.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Mocktails

Waterloo Mojito Mocktail

Mix a nonalcoholic mojito with Waterloo Mojito sparkling water, fresh mint, lime and ice. Adjust sweetness to taste.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 8 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Prosecco Mimosa

Make a Prosecco mimosa with fresh orange juice and chilled sparkling wine. Includes the mixing ratio and a nonalcoholic variation.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 82 kcal
  • ≈ 7.7% ABV

Milkshakes & Creamy Drinks

Wendy's Pineapple Frosty

Blend frozen pineapple, milk, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla into a creamy pineapple Frosty inspired by the Wendy’s frozen dessert style.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 160 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Milkshakes & Creamy Drinks

Yomies Purple Rice Yogurt

Make Yomies-style purple rice yogurt at home: soaked and cooked purple rice with homemade whole-milk yogurt, sweetened with honey. Mostly hands-off time.

  • Overnight
  • ≈ 318 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Wendy's Vanilla Frosty Cream Cold Brew

Homemade cold brew topped with a whipped vanilla cream, inspired by Wendy's Frosty Cream Cold Brew. Steep the coffee overnight; makes 4 cups.

  • Overnight
  • ≈ 147 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Milkshakes & Creamy Drinks

Pumpkin Milkshake

A homemade pumpkin milkshake: vanilla ice cream, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar, topped with whipped cream. Serves 2.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 363 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dunkin' Almond Spice Coffee

Coffee with almond extract, pumpkin pie spice and almond milk. Serve hot or over ice and sweeten to taste.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 89 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dunkin' Dunkalatte

Make a Dunkalatte-inspired coffee milk latte with espresso, whole milk and coffee syrup. Includes hot and iced serving suggestions.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 149 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Shots

Stok Espresso Shots

Brew concentrated espresso shots with ground coffee and water. Includes espresso machine and moka pot methods and optional sweetener.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 0 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Pumpkin Brulee Breve

Espresso and half-and-half with pumpkin puree, caramel and pumpkin spice, finished with whipped cream and raw sugar.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 415 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Cookie Butter Latte

A Dutch Bros Cookie Butter Latte copycat: espresso stirred with Biscoff cookie butter, topped with steamed milk, whipped cream and cookie crumbs.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 185 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Smoothie King Watermelon Xtreme

Blend watermelon juice, frozen strawberries, coconut water and whey protein for a watermelon smoothie inspired by Smoothie King.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 184 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Smoothie King Watermelon Lemonade

Fresh watermelon blended with white grape juice, lemon juice and raw sugar. A Smoothie King Watermelon Lemonade copycat in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 282 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai

A Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai copycat: homemade chai and apple crisp syrup over ice with non-dairy cream. Makes 2 drinks.

  • 1 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 347 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Black Tea Shot with Honey and Lemon

Brewed black tea, honey and lemon make a quick, alcohol-free shot. Whiskey or vodka is an optional variation.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 42 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea

Brew hibiscus herbal tea, cool it and serve over ice for a Passion Tango-inspired drink with optional sweetener or citrus.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 0 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Jolly Rancher Tequila (Candy-Infused)

Drop 12 to 15 Jolly Rancher candies into a bottle of blanco tequila and let them dissolve for 24 to 48 hours. Makes about 17 shots.

  • Overnight
  • ≈ 120 kcal
  • ≈ 40% ABV

Shots

Vodka Jello Shots

Vodka jello shots with one 3 oz box of Jello, boiling water, cold water and half a cup of vodka. Makes about 16 shots; chill 3 hours.

  • Make ahead
  • ≈ 38 kcal
  • ≈ 10% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Blend chilled coffee, milk, caramel syrup and ice for a homemade caramel Frappuccino-style drink. Top with whipped cream if you like.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 247 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Espresso Con Panna

A Starbucks-style espresso con panna: fresh espresso topped with a spoonful of whipped cream, sweetened or not. Ready in 7 minutes.

  • 7 min
  • ≈ 204 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Fruit Lassi

A mango lassi with ripe mango, plain yogurt, cold milk, sugar and a pinch of cardamom, blended until smooth. Makes 2 glasses.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 252 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

RumChata Malibu Highball

RumChata, Malibu coconut rum, fresh lime juice and soda water over ice: a creamy, fizzy highball ready in 5 minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 250 kcal
  • ≈ 6.5% ABV

Shots

Baileys Chocolate Pudding Shots

Chilled chocolate pudding shots with Baileys, milk and whipped cream, plus optional vodka. Allow time to chill before serving.

  • 2 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 83 kcal
  • ≈ 2.4% ABV

Cocktails

Old Fashioned

An Old Fashioned with bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar and two dashes of Angostura bitters, stirred over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 161 kcal
  • ≈ 33.4% ABV

Cocktails

SpongeBob Party Drink

A blue SpongeBob party cocktail: pineapple juice, coconut rum, blue curaçao and orange juice with a splash of grenadine over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 380 kcal
  • ≈ 3.6% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai

A homemade vanilla chai like Bolthouse Farms: whole spices simmered with black tea, then milk, sweetener and vanilla. Makes four cups in about 25 minutes.

  • 25 min
  • ≈ 107 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Tito's Blueberry Vodka Cocktail

A blueberry vodka cocktail with lemon, simple syrup, mint and soda water. Use Tito’s or another unflavored vodka.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 248 kcal
  • ≈ 7.3% ABV

Cocktails

Tito's Blueberry Vodka Cooler

Tito's vodka with fresh blueberries, lavender syrup and lemon juice, topped with sparkling water. A fruity vodka cooler in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 217 kcal
  • ≈ 18.3% ABV

Cocktails

Trader Joe's Espresso Martini

Make an espresso martini with Trader Joe’s cold brew concentrate, vodka, cocoa cream liqueur and a little simple syrup.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 197 kcal
  • ≈ 10.7% ABV

Cocktails

Chili's Espresso Martini

Shake espresso, tequila, spiced rum and agave over ice for a coffee cocktail inspired by Chili’s. Garnish with espresso beans.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 176 kcal
  • ≈ 18.3% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Abuelita Coffee Creamer

Make a chocolate cinnamon coffee creamer with Abuelita chocolate, milk, condensed milk and vanilla. Stir into hot or iced coffee.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 155 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Stella Rosa Pineapple Chili Margarita

Mix Stella Rosa Pineapple Chili wine with tequila, triple sec and lime for a pineapple chili margarita. The flavored wine is a required ingredient.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 218 kcal
  • ≈ 10.1% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Sprite Blueberry Lemonade

Homemade blueberry syrup and fresh lemon juice topped with a bottle of Sprite. Makes about 12 cups of fizzy blueberry lemonade.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 116 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha

A Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha copycat: espresso, steamed milk, hazelnut syrup and chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream and caramel.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 249 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Shots

Rum Jello Shots

Rum gelatin shots made with flavored gelatin, boiling water and rum. Chill until set before serving.

  • 2 hr 5 min
  • ≈ 56 kcal
  • ≈ 20% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Fiery Strawberry Sprite

Fresh strawberries and sliced jalapeño steeped in chilled Sprite with a squeeze of lime. A sweet-and-spicy soda for four.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 118 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Sutter Home Sweet Tea Wine Cocktail

A pitcher of Sutter Home Moscato, brewed sweet tea and fresh lemon juice over ice. Makes about 12 servings; contains alcohol.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 55 kcal
  • ≈ 3.9% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Strawberry Vanilla Sprite

Sprite with strawberry and vanilla syrups and a splash of cream over ice: a creamy strawberry vanilla soda made in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 316 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade

A Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade copycat: fresh lemon juice, cold water and a zero-sugar sweetener. Makes about 6 cups.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 43 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Elemakule Tiki Bitters Cocktail

A tiki cocktail with dark rum, lime, orgeat, triple sec and a quarter ounce of Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters over crushed ice.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 261 kcal
  • ≈ 19.8% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Strawberry Horchata Chai (Dutch Bros-Inspired)

Homemade rice horchata with strawberry syrup and brewed chai, served over ice. Prepare the horchata base ahead.

  • Make ahead
  • ≈ 384 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Aloha Thunder

White rum, blue curaçao, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and lime with a splash of ginger beer. A creamy blue tropical cocktail.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 310 kcal
  • ≈ 11.4% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Sprite Kool-Aid Soda

A fizzy party drink made with Sprite and your choice of Kool-Aid powder, served over ice with optional fruit.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 80 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Pineapple Mango Hennessy

Hennessy VS with fresh mango, pineapple chunks and mango and pineapple juices. A tropical cognac cocktail for two in 15 minutes.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 315 kcal
  • ≈ 7.9% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Churro Frappuccino

Blend cold brew, milk, cinnamon and vanilla with ice for a churro-inspired coffee drink topped with whipped cream.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 243 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Pineapple Hennessy Lemonade

A pitcher cocktail of Hennessy, pineapple juice, lemonade and fresh lemon juice, chilled for an hour and poured over ice. Makes about 5 cups.

  • 1 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 301 kcal
  • ≈ 15.2% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

Blend chilled coffee, white chocolate sauce, milk and ice for a homemade white chocolate mocha Frappuccino.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 209 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Lavender Matcha Latte

Whisk matcha with hot water, add lavender syrup and top with milk, hot or over ice. A Starbucks lavender matcha latte copycat, about 211 kcal a glass.

  • 20 min
  • ≈ 211 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Vodka Press

Make a Vodka Press with equal parts club soda and lemon-lime soda over ice, plus vodka and a citrus wedge.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 160 kcal
  • ≈ 11.1% ABV

Fruit Drinks

Strawberry Lemon Drop

A strawberry lemon drop with fresh strawberries, vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup, served in a sugar-rimmed glass.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 296 kcal
  • ≈ 24% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Stephen's Gourmet Hot Cocoa

A rich homemade hot cocoa with cocoa powder, milk, sugar and vanilla, plus optional cream and toppings.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 260 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder

Hot chocolate from scratch with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, a pinch of salt, milk and vanilla. One mug in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 248 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Ina Garten's Watermelon Cosmo

A watermelon cosmo with vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice, shaken with ice and garnished with watermelon.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 192 kcal
  • ≈ 10.6% ABV

Fruit Drinks

Prime Hydration Drink

A homemade coconut-water drink with lemon, a little honey and a pinch of sea salt, inspired by flavored hydration drinks. Makes 4 cups in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 2 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Frozen Limoncello Cocktail

Blend limoncello, vodka, fresh lemon juice and ice into a frozen lemon cocktail. Adjust simple syrup to taste.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 278 kcal
  • ≈ 23.2% ABV

Cocktails

Red Stripe Rum Punch

A batch punch combining Red Stripe beer, dark rum, pineapple, orange, lime, grenadine and Angostura bitters.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 183 kcal
  • ≈ 8.3% ABV

Fruit Drinks

Tahitian Treat Fruit Punch

A Tahitian Treat-style punch: pineapple, orange and guava juices with lime and grenadine, topped with ginger ale. Makes about 5 cups.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 160 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Delaware Punch Soda (Sparkling Version)

A grape, orange and lemon punch with vanilla, topped with soda water for a fizzy Delaware Punch-inspired drink.

  • 2 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 100 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

SKYY Vodka Citrus Fizz

A SKYY vodka citrus fizz: vodka shaken with fresh lemon and lime juice and simple syrup, topped with club soda. Ready in 5 minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 220 kcal
  • ≈ 16% ABV

Mocktails

Topo Chico Lime Mocktail

A non-alcoholic sparkling lime drink with mineral water, simple syrup and fresh mint, served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 26 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Ypióca Cachaça Lime Cocktail

Ypióca cachaça shaken with fresh lime juice and simple syrup, served over ice with a lime wheel. A simple Brazilian sour in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 221 kcal
  • ≈ 16% ABV

Cocktails

2-Ingredient Prosecco Cocktails

Two-ingredient Prosecco cocktails: one chilled bottle plus about 150 ml of a liqueur or fruit juice of your choice. Ratios for 5 glasses.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 195 kcal
  • ≈ 13.9% ABV

Shots

Prosecco Jello Shots

Prosecco jello shots with unflavored gelatin, sugar and an optional splash of vodka. Makes about 16 one-ounce shots; chill 2 hours.

  • 2 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 23 kcal
  • ≈ 5.8% ABV

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

An Aperol Spritz with Prosecco, Aperol and soda water in a 3:2:1 ratio, served over ice with orange.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 147 kcal
  • ≈ 7.8% ABV

Cocktails

Minute Maid Limeade Daiquiri

Minute Maid Daiquiri: frozen limeade concentrate blended with white rum and ice. Measured recipe, pitcher version and substitutes; ready in 5 minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 334 kcal
  • ≈ 7% ABV

Cocktails

Fee Brothers Bitters Cocktail

Mix gin or bourbon with sweet vermouth and Fee Brothers bitters. This recipe uses bottled bitters; it does not make bitters from scratch.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 173 kcal
  • ≈ 28.3% ABV

Cocktails

Pistachio Martini

Shake pistachio liqueur, vodka, vanilla syrup and lime juice for a nutty pistachio martini with a crushed pistachio rim.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 276 kcal
  • ≈ 18% ABV

Cocktails

Oklahoma Martini

A citrus vodka martini with orange liqueur and a splash of orange juice, garnished with orange peel.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 226 kcal
  • ≈ 24% ABV

Fruit Drinks

Calico Jack-Inspired Rum Punch

Mix dark rum, coconut rum, orange and pineapple juices, lime and grenadine into a tropical rum punch. Finish with soda if desired.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 199 kcal
  • ≈ 9.9% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Olipop-Inspired Soda

Make a fizzy homemade soda inspired by Olipop with ginger, fruit juice and optional fiber.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 7 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Sonic Orange Cream Slush

Blend frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, vanilla and ice for a creamy orange slush, with optional whipped cream.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 141 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Poppi Copycat Soda

Make a Poppi-style soda with sparkling water, fruit juice and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Two glasses in 10 minutes, about 14 kcal each.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 14 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Starbucks Summer Skies Drink

A Starbucks Summer Skies copycat: a blue berry refresher base with coconut milk and raspberry popping boba over ice. One drink in 5 minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Sonic Orange Cloudsicle Slush Float

A Sonic Orange Cloudsicle copycat with orange juice, vanilla ice cream and lemon-lime soda, finished with whipped cream and a cherry.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 216 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup (Dutch Bros Style)

A homemade sugar-free vanilla coffee syrup inspired by Dutch Bros, made with water, a 1:1 granulated sugar replacement and vanilla extract. Keep it refrigerated and use within 3 to 4 days.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 631 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Campout Cold Brew (Dutch Bros-Inspired)

Dutch Bros Campout Cold Brew at home: cold brew with chocolate macadamia nut and vanilla syrups and chocolate milk, topped with sweet foam and a chocolate drizzle.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 183 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Sutter Home Strawberry Lemonade Wine Punch

A strawberry lemonade wine punch made with a bottle of Sutter Home White Zinfandel, fresh strawberry puree, lemon juice and sugar. Serve over ice; contains alcohol.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 166 kcal
  • ≈ 4.2% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher

Lemonade with mixed berry syrup and fresh berries, served over ice. Use ready-made syrup or prepare the optional syrup ahead.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 78 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Summer Hippie Juice

A non-alcoholic watermelon and citrus drink with cucumber, ginger, fresh herbs and agave syrup or honey.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Dutch Bros Rebel

Mix your preferred energy drink with flavored syrup and ice for a Dutch Bros-inspired Rebel, with optional cream.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 227 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Dutch Bros Mangonada

A Dutch Bros Mangonada copycat with mango, mango nectar, pineapple and orange juice, lime and Tajín over ice. One large alcohol-free drink.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 338 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Bartaco Margarita

A Bartaco-style margarita: silver tequila, orange liqueur, plenty of fresh lime and a little agave, shaken and served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 216 kcal
  • ≈ 18.8% ABV

Cocktails

Margarita with Sour Mix

A quick margarita with tequila, Cointreau or triple sec and sour mix, shaken with ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 245 kcal
  • ≈ 24% ABV

Cocktails

Espresso Martini: Classic Recipe and 6 Riffs

The classic espresso martini with vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur and simple syrup, plus 6 flavor riffs and tips for a thick foam.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 230 kcal
  • ≈ 16% ABV

Cocktails

Tequila Daisy

Mix a Tequila Daisy with tequila, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a splash of club soda. A citrusy cocktail served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 182 kcal
  • ≈ 18.3% ABV

Cocktails

Tajín Margarita

A classic margarita with a chili-lime Tajín rim: blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup, shaken and served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 224 kcal
  • ≈ 18.5% ABV

Fruit Drinks

Passion Fruit Puree

Scoop and strain fresh passion fruit to make puree for drinks and desserts, with optional sugar and water.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 44 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Lavender Martini

A lavender martini with gin or vodka, dry vermouth and homemade lavender syrup, stirred and garnished with a lavender sprig.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 173 kcal
  • ≈ 25.9% ABV

Cocktails

Aruba Ariba

Aruba's signature cocktail: vodka, overproof rum, Coecoei, crème de banane, fruit punch and orange juice with a dash of grenadine.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 222 kcal
  • ≈ 8.5% ABV

Cocktails

Cantarito

Make a Mexican-style Cantarito with tequila, grapefruit, orange and lime juices, then top with grapefruit soda.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 196 kcal
  • ≈ 9.5% ABV

Cocktails

Limoncello Lemon Drop Martini

A Lemon Drop with a limoncello twist: vodka, limoncello, fresh lemon juice and a splash of syrup, shaken and served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 216 kcal
  • ≈ 17.9% ABV
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