Drinks Recipes

32 recipes found

Berry Gin and Tonic
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Jul 8, 2025

Berry Gin and Tonic

30mmakes 1 drink
Watermelon Margarita Punch Bowl
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Jul 1, 2025

Watermelon Margarita Punch Bowl

If you have a watermelon, an immersion blender, and some basic bar staples, you're only 10 minutes away from the easiest crowd-pleasing cocktail recipe for a summer barbecue.

15mServes 15
Weeni Martini
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Jun 26, 2025

Weeni Martini

6h 5mmakes 1 drink
Pistachio Mai Tai
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Jun 26, 2025

Pistachio Mai Tai

A simple twist on a Tiki classic, homemade pistachio orgeat brings a rich nutty flavor that complements this rum-forward drink.

1hmakes 1
The Obituary
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Jun 25, 2025

The Obituary

This absinthe martini with an intimidating name is a great way to use up a bottle.

5mmakes 1
Maple Old Fashioned
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May 29, 2025

Maple Old Fashioned

The go-to cocktail for when you can't be bothered to make simple syrup, maple brings extra flavor and depth to a classic drink.

5mmakes 1
Passion Fruit Daiquiri
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May 15, 2025

Passion Fruit Daiquiri

This spin on a classic daiquiri goes light on the lime to let the acidity of fresh passion fruit shine.

5mmakes 1
Bourbon & Allspice Dram Cocktail
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Nov 9, 2021

Bourbon & Allspice Dram Cocktail

10mmakes 1 cocktail
Pineapple Matcha Limeade
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Jul 31, 2020

Pineapple Matcha Limeade

6mServes 2 (or 1, no one's judging)
Piney Gin Fizz Cocktail
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Jun 16, 2020

Piney Gin Fizz Cocktail

This fresh, light Pine Gin Cocktail recipe makes me think of misty nights in late spring when you can smell the new growth of a forest. Garnish with lemon peel.

15mMakes Four cocktails
Miss Midwest Midnight Checkout Queen Cocktail
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May 6, 2019

Miss Midwest Midnight Checkout Queen Cocktail

Based on an Americano cocktail I had at Martínez in Barcelona, this is a great cocktail to have on hand when you’re hovering over something on the stove that needs your constant attention. It’s refreshing and low in alcohol, so it’s also a good option for brunch or a nightcap with your favorite bartender. Though it seems strange, the addition of the olive gives the cocktail a slight brininess that brings out the herbaceous essences of the Vermouth and Aperol.

4mServes 1
Dragon's Heart (A Suntory Toki Cocktail)
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Oct 6, 2018

Dragon's Heart (A Suntory Toki Cocktail)

What's a Dragon's Heart cocktail? It's a light, refreshing, slightly smoky, whisky-based cocktail. One of the best cocktails that uses Japenese Suntory Toki.

5mMakes 1 drink
Cold Brew Negroni
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Aug 23, 2017

Cold Brew Negroni

Cold brew coffee really lends something to this negroni cocktail. Many recipes replace an ingredient with coffee, but that knocks the drink out of kilter.

10mServes 1
Kristin Donnelly's Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Aug 31, 2016

Kristin Donnelly's Watermelon Agua Fresca

Bitters are an ingredient you can apply much more widely than you probably realize, because they won't beach themselves on top of everything else. They wriggle in and help existing flavors bloom, much like a subtle jolt of salt or acid or heat can. If you want to know if this riff really makes a difference, taste a little cup before and after adding the bitters. The drink will become fuller-flavored and more inviting, but in a hard to pin down way. Though the "before" cup will be good, it will likely taste two-dimensional by comparison. Adapted slightly from Modern Potluck (Random House, 2016).

Makes about 6 drinks
DIY Ovaltine
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Feb 16, 2016

DIY Ovaltine

A chocolate malt ball, in powder form. Why DIY Ovaltine recipe? It's easy! And you can adjust the levels of sweetness, maltiness, chocolatey-ness, etc.

Makes about 12 glasses' worth
Homemade Cedrata (Citron Drink)
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Feb 12, 2016

Homemade Cedrata (Citron Drink)

This recipe is essentially a citron syrup made with citron and sugar, topped with sparkling water. Mint is a good addition to this fragrant, refreshing drink.

Makes about 14 ounces syrup for cedrata
Turkish Coffee
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Jan 17, 2016

Turkish Coffee

If you have ever been to Turkey, you would know that Turkish coffee is ingrained in its culture. Here is a step-by-step recipe tutorial that will show you how to make it.

15mMakes 2 Turkish coffee cups
Count to 4 (Basic) Margarita
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Sep 19, 2015

Count to 4 (Basic) Margarita

I love this 4 Ingredient Margarita recipe and its riffability so much that I included two different variations of it in my cookbook, Cooking with Scraps.

10mServes 2 (if you're nice and share)
Switchel
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Aug 23, 2015

Switchel

Switchel is a steeped brew of apple cider vinegar, ginger, and something sweet. It is supremely refreshing, like lemonade but without having to squeeze all of the lemons. And it’s a much less austere way to get apple cider vinegar, which purportedly has about one million health benefits, into your system than a bracing shot of the stuff.

Serves 4
Bikini Atol A Pineapple Syrup Cocktail
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Aug 19, 2015

Bikini Atol A Pineapple Syrup Cocktail

The bikini atol cocktail is a rum-based variation on an Old Fashioned recipe. I've been making a roasted pineapple syrup for tropical-leaning aquavit and gin.

Serves 1
Pear Vodka Martini
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Apr 7, 2015

Pear Vodka Martini

Delicious pear nectar is mixed with pear-infused vodka, simple syrup, and a squirt of fresh lemon juice. This pear vodka martini is juicy, simple and fruity.

5mMakes 1
Bourbon Presse
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Oct 17, 2014

Bourbon Presse

The Bourbon Press is the absolute perfect cocktail for sipping on a warm afternoon (or morning - it's brunch-appropriate too). This recipe is simple and fun.

Makes 1 drink
Spa Drink
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Nov 12, 2012

Spa Drink

I'm not a fan of cocktails that involve syrup or simple sugar cause they give terrible hangovers, but this Spa Alcoholic Drinks recipe perfectly walks the line.

Makes 1 cocktail
Aam Ka Panna - Mango drink
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May 10, 2012

Aam Ka Panna - Mango drink

As lot of us shared that we all simply eat mango, drink mango, cook mango and dream mango all season long during summer in India. So, this is a wonderful sour, tarty drink that we consume a lot , I really mean to say a lot during summer months, one of the reasons is because it helps against the hot breeze or hot temperature in Indian Summer. So that you do not get flu. Yes, it is odd to understand how can summer bring out flu. But, yes lot of times during summer we would fall sick due to hot temperature and there is seriously nothing better than having a glass of "panna". good thing is it can be stored for a month or so or may be more.

Makes 1 big pitcher or bottle