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Sparkling Ginger Daisy

Sparkling Ginger Daisy

Here the classic daisy cocktail, a concoction of juice, champagne, and grenadine, is dressed up with ginger liqueur for a festive holiday starter.

Fall Spice Cordial

Fall Spice Cordial

This fall spice cordial is infused with orange, vanilla, and the heat and smokiness of chipotle for a cold-weather drink that takes the chill off.

Mad Martinis (Not!)

Mad Martinis (Not!)

Writer and cocktail expert Kara Newman is a fan of Mad Men but not its bone-dry martinis. Instead, her cocktail for watching Mad Men is the Fiery Almond.

Catalina Citrus Sun Tea

Catalina Citrus Sun Tea

This citrus sun tea is made from black tea, mint, fresh citrus juice, orange segments, and lots of bright sun. A simple recipe the kids will love to make.

Perfect Iced Tea

Perfect Iced Tea

Iced tea can’t get more perfect than this. This recipes offers two methods of preparation: hot-water iced tea and a cold-water iced tea.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

Simple, classic Italian coffee fare. Nothing is quite as satisfying after a meal as a good cup of cappuccino. Authentic.

Greek-Style Frappe

Greek-Style Frappe

This frothy Greek Frappe–coffee, sugar, and evaporated milk–is a favorite of the Greek and non-Greek alike. Shaking lends the froth to the frappe.

Latte Macchiato

Latte Macchiato

For this Italian latte recipe, three layers–milk, espresso, milk foam–create a tri-color drink of java deliciousness. It can be flavored with syrups.

Pineapple-Tequila Refresco

Pineapple-Tequila Refresco

This recipes for a smoothie-like cocktail has a punch of pineapple flavor and the pure, clear taste of white tequila. Sweet and refreshing.

Raspberry-Meyer Lemonade with Tequila

Raspberry-Meyer Lemonade with Tequila

A recipe to be whipped up on hot, summer-porch days. Tart raspberries and Meyer lemons mix with tequila for a delicate, sweet cocktail. Great for parties.

Mexican Chocolate Shake with Chipotle and Almond

Mexican Chocolate Shake with Chipotle and Almond

Chocolate, cinnamon, and chipotle peppers–dried, smoked jalapenos–give this milkshake a distinctive kick and a bit of heat. Great for burgers, hot dogs.

Honeydew-Cucumber Shake with Cucumber Granita

Honeydew-Cucumber Shake with Cucumber Granita

Coolness personified. A creamy vanilla-honeydew shake is topped with an icy cucumber-lime granita. A must-make recipe for summer entertaining.

Ginger Sake Cocktail “Sushi”

Ginger Sake Cocktail “Sushi”

A great outdoor entertaining recipe. Cubes of sake-ginger-flavored gelatin sit on thin slices of cool cucumber. Slivers of candied ginger grace the top.

Lill’pertif

Lill’pertif

This cocktail of white Lillet, vermouth, and vodka gets a little bite from a garnish of green olives stuffed with pimento. A summer cocktail party must.

Malted Caramel Shake

Malted Caramel Shake

For this milkshake recipe, caramel ice cream is blended with malted milk powder for a mellow, sweet treat everyone will love. Especially the kids.

Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling

It doesn’t get more classic than this recipe. Gin, cherry brandy, sweet and sour fruit juices, and club soda. Just the thing for an afternoon on the deck.

New Zealand Kiwi Sangria

New Zealand Kiwi Sangria

Sangria goes down under. In this recipe, kiwi, white wine (New Zealand sauvignon blanc), melon liqueur, lemon juice, and pineapple make it festive.

Pimm’s Cup

Pimm’s Cup

The iconic summer cocktail. Traditionally, this gin-based drink sparked with lemonade and ginger ale, is served with just a floating cucumber and mint.

Burger Bar Milkshakes

Burger Bar Milkshakes

Even the most sophisticated palates revel in the combination of juicy burgers and indulgent milkshakes. For adult versions, add your favorite liqueurs.

Swedish Christmas Glögg

Swedish Christmas Glögg

Glogg is Scandinavian mulled wine served at Christmas. This version combines port wine, brandy, whiskey, raisins, almonds, orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamon.