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A quick and easy hot cocoa made with milk, optional heavy cream, and cocoa syrup. Ready in minutes on the stovetop or in the microwave.
1 serving This cooling Indian beverage is typically made with jaggery, or palm sugar. If desired, you may substitute jaggery for white sugar in the simple…
About 9 cups The directions given below are best for making tofu. To make soy milk destined for drinking or using on cereal, you need to remove more of…
1 serving Angostura bitters contain alcohol, but determining the amount held in a single dash brings to mind the similarly confounding question of how…
A refreshing fruit punch combining black tea, citrus and noncitrus juices, crushed pineapple, and club soda. Served chilled over ice, it yields about…
A refreshing non-alcoholic punch combining cranberry juice, mango nectar, club soda, and sparkling apple cider, garnished with lime wheels.
6 servings Aside from a lime-garnished Mexican lager, this sweetened and spiced grain and nut milk is the best accompaniment to tacos we know. One of our…
1 ice ring For an unclouded ice ring, let filtered tap water sit at room temperature for 1 hour before using.
A simple herb-infused syrup made with sugar, water, and fresh herbs like lavender, rosemary, or lemon verbena. Perfect for flavoring beverages or desserts.
About 4 cups This recipe may be used as a template for making other kinds of nut and seed milks. Walnuts can make a good nut milk, but they are best…
A classic Cuban cocktail made with light rum, lime juice, and Coca-Cola. Serve over ice with a lime wedge garnish.
A classic Spanish sangria made with red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh fruit. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
A classic cocktail made with peach puree and sparkling wine, served chilled.
4 small but potent servings Cuban coffee is very dark, very strong, and sweet. Its most notable feature is the layer of foam on top, which is created by…
1 serving This is an excellent way to use up jelly that didn’t set properly. Or, gently melt an equal amount of any jelly and use it instead of the syrup…
A Boilermaker is a simple cocktail consisting of a shot of whiskey dropped into a glass of beer, meant to be consumed immediately.
A sweet and floral yogurt-based cooler made with rosewater, cardamom, and grenadine. This lassi is creamy and refreshing, with a beautiful pink hue.
A rich and warming Brazilian-style hot chocolate made with strong coffee, half-and-half, and a hint of cinnamon.
6 to 8 servings This recipe makes a rich ginger syrup that you can keep on hand for making one glass of ginger ale at a time. To make ginger ale for a…
4 servings This lightly sweet and tart beverage is like a healthy sports drink, perfect for sipping while working or playing outside on a hot day.
A classic cocktail made with gin and dry vermouth, garnished with a cocktail onion.
A refreshing white wine spritzer made with riesling and club soda, served over ice.
A refreshing punch made with black tea, citrus juices, mint, pineapple, and sparkling beverages. Serves 20.
A spiced simple syrup infused with cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger. Use to flavor beverages or desserts.
A refreshing cocktail combining iced tea, lemonade, and vodka, served over ice.
A refreshing cocktail combining iced tea, lemonade, and vodka, served over ice.
Twenty 6-ounce servings Particularly good when the weather is cool and fresh apple cider abundant. A nonalcoholic version can be made by omitting the rum.
A warm spiced red wine beverage infused with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and orange zest, sweetened to taste. Optionally flambéed for a French variation.
A refreshing smoothie made with milk, frozen cherries, and cocoa syrup, blended until smooth.
2 servings Also known as licuados, batidos are often thinner than a smoothie and use milk as an ingredient.
8 servings Orange, pineapple, raspberry, white grape juice, or other fruit juices may be combined with lemonade or limeade. To add a subtle twist, make…
About 3 cups; 6 servings Agua fresca, Spanish for “cool water,” is a way of distilling the essence of ripe fruit into a refreshing summer drink. For a…
A refreshing citrus juice medley combining grapefruit, lemon or lime, and orange juices, sweetened with sugar or simple syrup and garnished with mint.
8 servings This recipe works well with teas of all kinds, including herbal teas. The resulting tea will not have the bitterness that hot brewed teas have…
A rich ganache made with heavy cream and dark chocolate, used to create an extraordinary hot chocolate beverage.
4 to 6 servings Kefir is a close relative of yogurt and is sold in liquid form. If you cannot find it, cultured buttermilk is a fine substitute.
4 servings The proportions here will produce a cocoa richer in flavor but much less sweet than you will get from most commercial mixes. You may substitute…
A simple herb syrup infused with fresh mint, perfect for flavoring beverages or desserts.
A refreshing iced tea made from dried hibiscus flowers, infused with cinnamon, orange blossom water, honey, and lime. Serve over ice for a tart and floral…
A refreshing homemade soda made with grapefruit juice and herb-infused simple syrup. Perfect for summer picnics or barbecues.
A sure sign you are in a Kundalini yogi’s household is the smell of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom wafting from the kitchen as a pot of yogi tea boils. A…
A refreshing juice blend of tart apples, carrots, beet, and ginger, balanced with a pinch of salt.
A classic soul food beverage made with fresh lemons, water, and sugar. Simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
A ranch-style mimosa made with orange juice, sparkling wine, gin, and grenadine, garnished with an orange slice.
This super-refreshing lemonade is hugely popular in India and is commonly found served at streetside stalls or on railway platforms throughout the…
A classic Bermuda cocktail with dark rum floating over ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with candied ginger.
A refreshing Indian mango lassi made with mango pulp, yogurt, milk, lime, and mint. Perfect for hot days.
A soothing ginger tea with honey, lemon, mint, and a hint of cayenne. Inspired by a Singaporean Indian friend, it's like a hot ginger-beer float and great…
A warm, spicy drink perfect for holiday gatherings. Simmer apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice with spices, then serve with optional dark rum.
A fragrant coffee infused with green cardamom pods, offering an exotic twist to your morning brew.
A classic Southern sweet tea, steeped with black tea bags and sweetened with sugar, served over ice. Perfect for hot summer days.
A refreshing frozen green tea slushy sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon juice. Perfect for a hot summer day.
A spiced Indian tea made with cardamom, clove, ginger, and Assam tea, simmered with almond milk and honey. Often enjoyed as a comforting remedy when…
A refreshing and spicy fruit smoothie inspired by Dominican flavors, perfect for a hangover or any morning. Blended with orange juice, pineapple…
A sweet, milky Indian tea infused with cardamom, clove, and ginger. Perfect for an evening treat with biscuits.
A spiced Indian tea made with black tea, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, cloves, cardamom, honey, and almond milk. Simmered for a bold, milky brew.
A crowd-pleasing whiskey punch made with cranberry juice, lemon juice, sweet whiskey or bourbon, and ginger ale. Serve from a vintage pitcher for a fun…
A spiked fruit punch made with fruit punch, pineapple juice, peach schnapps, white rum, lemon-lime soda, and lime juice, served chilled with frozen fruit…
A refreshing pink moscato lemonade made with homemade simple syrup and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for warm weather gatherings.
A syrup infused with smoked black cardamom, ideal for cocktails or desserts.
A refreshing cherry mojito made with frozen cherries, mint, lime, and rum. Perfect for a summer drink.
A refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade made with fresh strawberries and lemon juice. Sweetened with a simple syrup, it's perfect for summer.
A lighter riff on the classic Dark 'n' Stormy cocktail, using fresh ginger and sparkling water to reduce sugar. The balance of spicy ginger and…
A refreshing cocktail made with Campari, red grapefruit juice, and tonic water, perfect for a sunny day.
A vodka martini recipe from author Peter James, intended as a writing companion. Made with Grey Goose vodka, a hint of vermouth, and garnished with lemon…
A bourbon infused with fresh curry leaves for a smoky, aromatic flavor. Perfect for sipping or cocktails.
A warm and comforting turmeric latte, also known as haldi doodh, made with almond milk, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. This vegan drink is prized for its…
A warm and spiced twist on the classic hot toddy, combining chai, clementine, and maple syrup. Perfect for winter evenings or as a soothing drink when…
A classic party punch made with cranberry juice, pineapple juice, tea, and light rum, topped with frozen strawberries. Perfect for gatherings.
A tropical twist on the classic mimosa, swapping most of the orange juice for pineapple juice for a tart, sweeter, and refreshing cocktail.
A refreshing citrus sangria made with sweet moscato, pineapple juice, white rum, and fresh fruit. Perfect for gatherings with friends.
A classic Southern sweet tea made with black tea, sugar, and a pinch of baking soda to keep it from getting bitter. Serve ice cold with lemon slices.
A refreshing lemonade sweetened with honey and infused with blackberries. Perfect for summer, it can be served as a non-alcoholic drink or spiked with…
A refreshing sangria combining Moscato, strawberries, peaches, and elderflower liqueur. Perfect for summer entertaining.
A refreshing Mexican cocktail made with beer, V-8 juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and lime juice. Serve over beer with a salted rim.
A Southern-style sweet iced tea made with strong black tea, powdered iced tea mix, and a pinch of baking soda to reduce bitterness. Serve over ice with…
A refreshing iced coffee from Calcutta, infused with cardamom and served with a cinnamon stick. This sweet, cold beverage offers relief from summer heat.
A creamy, frothy orange drink made with frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, and vanilla. Perfect for a refreshing treat.
A homemade coffee liqueur made with instant coffee, sugar, vanilla, and vodka. Simmer the coffee mixture then add vodka for a rich, sweet liqueur.
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with club soda and sweetened cranberry juice. Perfect for any occasion.
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