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The Original Mai Tai

Here's how to make the original Mai Tai recipe! Gather the ingredients for this tropical rum drink that's as complex as it is fruity.

Author: Sonja Overhiser

Strawberry lemonade

Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.

Author: Samuel Goldsmith

White lady

Make a classic Christmas cocktail with gin, triple sec, lemon and egg white. It's light and refreshing, but has the strength of a martini - enjoy responsibly!

Author: Miriam Nice

Root Beer Float

Root Beer Float-the quintessential summer treat! with scoops of vanilla ice cream floating in bubbly foamy root beer.

Author: Elise Bauer

Lime Rickey

Author: Dale DeGroff

Watermelon, Lime, and Tequila

This slushy blender cocktail is perfect for whiling away the summer hours.

Author: Paul McGee

Mint Julep

A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon and mint is even more fragrant when you flavor your simple syrup.

Author: Cindy Kebbell

Slow cooker mulled cider

Planning a Christmas party? Let guests help themselves to this festive mulled cider - simply plug the slow cooker in and ladle into heatproof glasses

Author: Anna Glover

Black Velvet

Guinness is considered by its many aficionados to be extremely creamy, but when you add it to Champagne or prosecco, its fruitiness emerges as well. The proportions are roughly two parts bubbly to one...

Author: David Bowers

Watermelon lemonade

This watermelon lemonade looks amazing but is super-simple to make. It's perfect for a kids party or makes a refreshing summer drink for kids or adults

Author: Lulu Grimes

Uncle Angelo's Egg Nog

What makes this recipe special is its lightness: twice as much milk as cream, and the white of the egg whipped stiff and folded into the mix, so it was almost like clouds on top of the eggnog.

Author: Dale DeGroff

Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog (Coquito)

Author: Maricel Presilla

Sorrel (Hibiscus) Tea

This tea is brilliantly red and sweet-tart, with a delicious bite from ginger and aromas of clove and citrus

Author: Toni Tipton-Martin

Raspberry lemonade slushies

An easy frozen drink to satisfy your cravings for something cool. Toss the ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

Author: Chelsie Collins

Azteca

Author: Emilie Baltz

Watermelon smoothie

Enjoy a watermelon smoothie on a warm summer's day. Blended with banana and apple juice, this drink is packed with vitamin C

Author: Miriam Nice

Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Serve this refreshing mint-infused watermelon juice as cooling refreshment in the summer sun.

Author: Nils Bernstein

Frozen blackberry smoothie

Make this blackberry smoothie part of a festive non-alcoholic drinks menu. It's delightfully sweet and sharp, with banana, stem ginger and pomegranate juice

Author: Good Food team

Golden pineapple & vanilla iced tea

Easy to make and full of good things, you'll never chuck a pineapple into your compost bin again with this refreshing pineapple and vanilla iced tea

Author: Jane Hornby

Hot apple pie punch

Warm your hands around a mug of this hot apple drink, spiced with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg - add a splash of rum for the adults

Author: Cassie Best

Boulevardier

Make a classic boulevardier cocktail if you're a fan of negronis. It's similar, but made with bourbon instead of gin for a more harmonious blend

Author: Miriam Nice

How To Make Cold Brew Coffee

Make cold brew coffee at home! It's so easy, and your iced coffee will never taste watery or bitter again.

Author: Emma Christensen

Cold Toddy

Take down the temperature of a classic hot toddy in this easy, cooling rye cocktail.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Old Fashioned Lemonade

An easy Old Fashioned Lemonade recipe. Each squeezed lemon yields about 1/6 cup of juice.

Author: Sheila Lukins

Sweet Peach Tea

Author: Joe Bonaparte

Candy cane cocktail

Create this oh-so-pretty gin cocktail using our homemade candy cane vodka. Perfect for a Christmas tipple, garnish it with a mini candy cane for extra cheer

Author: Miriam Nice

Slow cooker mulled wine

The gentle, even heat from a slow cooker means the mulled wine doesn't boil and the flavours stay fresh, leave it to heat while you eat, drink and be merry!

Author: Miriam Nice

Spicy Citrus Refresher

This big batch of jalapeño-spiced orange-lime juice keeps in the fridge for a couple of days. Pour it over ice and top it with seltzer for a refreshing alcohol-free pick-me-up, or stir a splash of rum...

Author: Anna Stockwell

White wine spritzer

Enjoy a simple, classic blend of white wine and sparkling water. Wonderfully refreshing, it's the ideal apéritif on a summer's day

Author: Miriam Nice

Frozen Pineapple Mojito

Put the lime in the pineapple with this fun summer cocktail! Scoop the fruit from the skin to create pineapple "cups," freeze it, and blend it into a bright and refreshing play on a mojito. Or, if you're...

Author: Katherine Sacks

Cherry and Smoke

In this alcohol-free cocktail, the campfire smokiness of the Lapsang Souchong, (which is brewed strong, so that the tannins intensify), is such a good counterpoint to the sweet, tart stone fruit.

Author: Julia Bainbridge

Watermelon Ginger Agua Fresca

Author: Molly Stevens

The Shrubarb Cocktail

Creating a shrub-a vinegar-based syrup-is a quick way to add sweetness and acid to any cocktail. The one used here uses tangy rhubarb and gets a slight kick from fresh ginger. Want a non-alcoholic version?...

Author: Matt Duckor

Midnight mint hot chocolate

This sumptuous and creamy, boozy blend is made with dark chocolate, double cream and a touch of mint liqueur

Author: Miriam Nice

Watermelon Limeade

Wow! This flavor-packed limeade is a real thirst quencher during the dog days of summer, when watermelon is at its best. Should a festive occasion arise, it also makes a wonderful margarita mixer when...

Author: Emeril Lagasse

Grapefruit Sparkling Water

Forget about buying canned sparkling water. Making your own flavored refresher is easy, with grapefruit peel for tons of floral flavor and grapefruit juice for a hint of sweetness.

Author: Katherine Sacks