Hot chocolate was originally paired with hot chili peppers and other spices in ancient Mayan culture. We think you'll like this modern version even better.
This is a really easy tropical-style drink recipe for all you spiced rum fans out there. You can garnish it with some pineapple chunks or one of those little toothpick umbrellas.
My dad would make it by hand and now with blenders it takes only minutes. The taste is very refreshing and not too sweet. It looks beautiful with a leaf of mint. This can be made as an Italian water,…
This yields a hot chocolate exceptionally rich and representative of the quality of the chocolate used. It won’t be for everyone, just people who want a melted bittersweet chocolate bar for breakfast.
Try this coffee next time you need some caffeine. This is a blend of cocoa, salt, cinnamon, condensed milk and strong coffee. Not only will this wake you up but it tastes delicious.
I had this cranberry martini recipe at a holiday party and everyone loved it. The cranberry juice mixes nicely with the liquor. It's a perfect smooth drink.
A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.
You may remember that this was one of the drinks that Clarence, the angel-wanna-be, ordered at Nick's Place in the classic holiday movie "It's A Wonderful Life."
With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit, so here's a little Snowman Soup complete with stirring stick. Add hot water and sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick!
To recreate the flavor of the trick-or-treat candy most likely to still be uneaten at Christmas, try this cocktail recipe; almost like the real thing, but not chewy.
When mixing drinks for Halloween, you have to have black vodka. The brand is the literally named Blavod, vodka flavored with catechu, an herb that turns it black. The best way to use black vodka is to…
Make some memories with the aromas of cinnamon, clove and lemon, mingled with hot apple cranberry cider. It's a large recipe, so feel free to scale back ingredients as needed.
I created this for my daughter's wedding punch, since her color was "baby blue". I have used it since for baby showers, for baby boys. Everyone loves it and thinks I should 'patent' it!
Tested with the Spanish chocolate Valor Chocolate a la Taza (available at the Web site www.tienda.com), this fast and easy recipe yielded a pretty cup of hot chocolate with a caressing texture that lived…
Enjoy the best, most intensely flavored lemonade ever! A slow food recipe combining initial prep work and effortless beautiful, tasty beverage after a week or so of waiting for the flavors to combine.…
The Long Island Iced Tea (LIIT) is the basis of many elaborate mixed-drinks. It dates to the 70s, named after the USA's largest island, Long Island, in New York. Although it doesn't contain tea, its taste…
This recipe is very close to what you would get in Spain or Portugal. There is no carbonation - just lots of alcohol! Feel free to use whatever fruit you enjoy.
This blended beverage is a wholesome way to start your day. It is easily adaptable to whatever fruits are available during season, and it can even be frozen for a wonderful low fat treat!
Add extra flavor to your coffee without adding calories from things like milk and whipped cream. Orange peel and a little honey really jazz up this drink.
Desperate for a new smoothie, I came up with this concoction for my Magic Bullet. You can use a blender, food processor or... jeez, a mortar and pestle. Refreshing, easy and rather healthy to boot. Add…
I love to mix tea and juices. I really like them in the winter when you can drink them warm. This recipe is good hot or cold. I also have tried several kinds of tea (even decaf). You cannot really taste…
Strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk and chilled on ice makes an unbeatable Southeast Asian treat. Even those who only take their coffee black will like this. Serve it on hot summer days or as…
We in the south make the best iced tea you'll find. Maybe it's how it's done, or maybe it is the water in the south, or maybe it's just that a southern belle has put a lot of TLC into making the tea.
Don't leave the kids out of the Fiesta! Make this fun and festive punch for them and other teetotalers. It is a great all-purpose punch that works perfectly with Mexican menus, grilled food, and any outdoor…
This is a very fun winter beverage that's so easy to make. Put all the ingredients in before you go outside in the now, and when you come back in you'll have hot, spiced hot chocolate to warm you up again.
Drink to your health! The strawberries in this low fat smoothie are rich in vitamin C and the milk, yogurt and Crystal Light Calcium team up to provide an excellent source of calcium.
A wonderfully refreshing drink! Everyone who tries it, loves it. Perfect, served at a summer deck party or delightful, served at a party for the holidays. It will be requested.
We all know people who are diabetic or simply need to cut down on their sugar intake. This is a great gift, combined with some pumpkin or zucchini bread in a nice basket!
If you are lover of those sweet and tiny cherry tomatoes then you will love making and tasting this salad. This is great for a barbecue or a light lunch.
This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' Any fruit…
This classic Spanish recipe is a fun beverage to serve any time of year, especially during the summer as an alternative to iced tea. Pieces of fruit and cinnamon sticks bring the whole thing together.
This is a favorite dessert for all ages. Make sure you have some torn angel food cake, pudding and some pineapple along with cherry or strawberry pie filling.
A black cauldron bubbles and steams ominously. Dip a ladle into the fog. What's that floating in the murky green liquid? Eyeballs? Dead things? This is the most dramatic effect for drinks, essential at…
Eggnog is a holiday tradition. This is so creamy and delicious. It is a real winner in taste and how easy it is to make. You'll have to make a lot because this disappears quickly!
This smooth is rich in antioxidants and is sure to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. For an extra special smoothie pluck a tomato and/or cucumber from your own garden.
This is a basic recipe for frappuccino, the slushy blended coffee drinks people line up for at coffeehouses. Make it at home and save yourself the trip.
This dessert is a refreshing way to conclude a spicy Mexican or southwestern meal. For a festive presentation, dip the rims of frozen Margarita glasses into water and then into a bowl of sugar.
This drink is so refreshing it will keep you going for refills. The flavor is not tart, but just the right sweetness and will have you set your lemonade to the side. This is all you need.
This chai tea will taste much different than what you're accustomed to drinking at popular coffee chains. With peppercorns, cardamom, fennel and licorice root, you'll get a whole different flavor!
Begin the morning or end a workout with an icy cold shake. Yogurt and tropical fruit are a nutritious combination. Use frozen fruit for a thick smoothie. Best results are obtained when all ingredients,…
A fruity tart yet sweet summer drink. Cool pink color, looks great. I had lots of fresh strawberries and wanted to fix them in a drink other than punch.
Shaken, not stirred, is the way to make this raspberrilicious concoction made with Stoli Razberi, raspberry syrup, white cranberry juice, and a touch of lime, and garnished with three fresh raspberries.
The intense orange and herbal notes of this sweet-flavored brandy are meant to be enjoyed as a bracing aperitif over ice, or as a pleasant after-dinner digestif served at room temperature in small cordial…
One of the most common herbs is used in an uncommon way here--to flavor a tangy lemonade. If you grow one of the hundreds of flavored basil varieties, now's your chance to use it. We suggest pairing cinnamon,…
Try this soy-based smoothie on for size. Perfect for a mid-day snack, it delivers 9 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber and 100 percent delicious flavor. Enjoy in less than five minutes.
Hint of lavender with a bold taste of blueberries. I grow my own lavender and I love blueberries. I made this for my daughter-in-law's bridal shower last year.
This delicious liqueur has a flavor similar to plum liqueur and the color is dark red. It is best served in small amounts as an after-dinner drink with or without ice.
Agua fresca is a drink made by combining blended fruit, chopped fruit, water, and sugar, then letting the mixture macerate. This version is popular with both kids and adults. You can make it earlier in…
This is a natural alternative to hormone replacement that many women find soothing. Please check with your doctor before starting any kind of treatment.
Sit down to any serious meal in Mexico and you'll be offered twin glasses of sipping tequila and sangrita. The latter is a spicy "chaser" based on tomato and orange or lime juice, often with a little…
Many variations of this centuries-old punch exist. Some are made with ale, while others add savory herbs. The name comes from a toast that translates as "Be Well."
This is a nice refreshing drink after a workout or just to cool off. You can also add rum for a great pool side or hot tub drink. To make more than 1 drink double or triple ingredients.
Here's another fun use for berries: ice cubes with raspberries inside! With this simple recipe, kids can help prepare for the 4th of July picnic or barbecue. They'll love watching the lemonade turn pink…
Tasty non-alcoholic punch that's perfect for showers, children's birthday parties, etc. This can be made less sweet by substituting sparkling water or club soda for the lemon-lime soda. For best results…
Measurements in this recipe are "loose," so adjust to fit your personal taste. Depending on how rich you want it, you can use half and half, whole, low fat or no fat milk. Vanilla soy milk also works…
This is the real deal without the fussiness of some of the newer recipes. Given to me by a friend from Barcelona, it's the best I've ever had. I make it for all special occassions.
If you are a tomato juice for breakfast person, and you'd like to give your morning beverage some zing but you don't have the time or ingredients to make Breakfast Gazpacho - you can very quickly throw…
Whether you make this with alcohol or not, it's a refreshing drink when you want to pretend you're lying on the beach with a little umbrella sticking out of your drink.
This a very quick smoothie that is good for breakfast or as a snack. In addition to soy isoflavones, this drink provides a good dose of calcium and potassium, lots of vitamin C, plus four grams of fiber…
If you're looking for a little something special for an adult event and are tired of the traditional gelatin shots, this one's for you! It's quick and easy and tastes GREAT!
This tea will break up and loosen mucus, so it is excellent for relieving nagging coughs and stuffy noses. It will also relax spasms of the bronchial tract, such as those characteristic of asthma and…
When you want that sangria taste without all the overnight waiting and extra work, this is a quick fix addition to iced tea that does the trick. Very refreshing.
I first encountered this delicious concoction on the beaches of Sea Island, Georgia. Three types of rum and two juices lend it a tropical flavor that's completely refreshing!
Chronicle South to North columnist Jacqueline Higuera McMahan borrowed this recipe from Life magazine photographer Bill Bridges. While it's excellent at holiday parties, it's equally as good the morning…
Often served in Indian restaurants as a mouth cooling accompaniment to hot curries. It also makes a delicious, light breakfast beverage. This one in particular has a clean tasting drink.
This fruit smoothie is a perfect way to start your day, an easy afternoon snack or even a summery dessert. The abundance of fruit in this recipe packs it with healthy energy.
Received this recipe from a Southern friend years ago and it has been a favorite in our household ever since. We even enjoy it during the winter and we have it at all holidays. The color and fact it is…
Kahlua is a complex liqueur. We do not recommend using brown sugar or just vodka. We think you will agree this recipe is an accurate resemblance of classic Kahlua.
This is a wonderful relaxing tea on a cold night for those who want to avoid the caffeine. This can also be done ahead of time in a crock pot and served at parties.
A refreshing espresso smoothie containing cocoa, low fat frozen yogurt, and pecans. Delicious enough to start your day or for a quick drink anytime....
Though sometimes confused with Earl Grey, dried bee balm leaves (also known as Monarda) have a very different flavor and have been used to treat headaches and fevers.
For nearly a century, the mint julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. The Early Times Mint Julep Cocktail is a ready-to-serve beverage that has been the "The…
I got this out of a cook book years ago. I substitute the sugar for Splenda. It is very refreshing, especially in the hot weather we have here. I love the taste, and sure it is for a large crowd, but…
The kids will be coming to you for something cool after playing in the sprinkler or running around the neighborhood. This recipe is just for those occasions. Cold, refreshing and fun!
This fruit punch recipe is very simple! Whenever a punch is required, we're asked to make this recipe! Everyone enjoys it and it disappears very quickly.
If you love Green Tea and are a big fan of Vodka then this is the cocktail for you. This is perfect for a cold night while curling up with your favorite book.
Don't leave the kids out of the Fiesta! It is a great all-purpose punch that works perfectly with Mexican menus, grilled food, and any outdoor gathering.
This "eggnog" will please even those who say they don't like soymilk. It's not too thick and cloying -- a very refreshing drink any time of the year. Make the eggnog mix ahead of time, then blend with…
It's hard to get the necessary three layers to work in shooter cubes, so we put layers of vodka-flavored Jell-O in little glasses and garnished them with whipped cream, to be eaten with a spoon. If your…
When my sisters and children were small we camped a lot and had very little money. I wanted something that the children as well as the adults would drink. I love lemonade, but lemons were so expensive,…
On a hot August evening, the girls and I were sitting around talking about what we could have for a refreshing cocktail. Beer? No, this is a girls night. Wine? No, too predictable. Margarita? No, too…
It's a unique combination that's refreshing and keeps your guest trying to figure out what you added to it. The almond flavor is very subtle but adds the sweetness needed to balance out the tart lemonade.…
This tea will break up and loosen mucus, so it is excellent for relieving nagging coughs and stuffy noses. It will also relax spasms of the bronchial tract, such as those characteristic of asthma and…
This is a refreshing beverage to serve in the summer months to really quench your thirst. The pretty pinkish-orange color makes for a lovely non-alcoholic cocktail (although you can feel free to spike…
This is so good but make sure to limit yourself and only prepare for a large gathering. You can use any flavors of juice, and any size bottle of rum and whiskey. This is fun for adults but never for…
Let Eagle Brand take you and your kids or grandkids on a trip down memory lane to the soda shoppe counter. It's ok to sip a little loudly, it's a purple cow, after all!