Beverage Recipes & Ideas

If you can measure and heat something on the stove, you can make this simple syrup. It truly is that simple.

Is there a more classic cocktail?

Once you learn how easy it is to make, you may never return to the store-bought stuff again.

Milk kefir is an easy sell for anyone who loves yogurt, which I most definitely do. Kefir is tangy, about as thick (and creamy!) as a smoothie, and full of those good-for-you probiotics we hear so much about. Think of milk kefir as drinkable, pourable yogurt. Even better, you can skip the grocery store and make it yourself right on your kitchen counter. All you need is a teaspoon of active kefir grains and a cup of whole milk.

Save your pennies! Watch the video to learn how to make your own kombucha at home.

It's all about the sugared pumpkin-pie spice rim.

No, it's not a spritz.

Keep things chill and skip the simple syrup this summer.

It's better than anything you could get at the drive-thru

Stay chill this spooky season.

One of my most enduring childhood memories is watching my bà nội, or grandmother, shaving corn – the clean, confident stroke of her knife, and the tumble of sweet, juicy kernels released from the cob. If we were lucky, she’d stir the kernels into a pot of coconut milk with tapioca pearls to make chè, a delectable Vietnamese pudding. I can think of few better treats than chè on a summer afternoon.

Big-batch sangria that won't break your budget.

Channel your inner mixologist.

It's super popular in Spain for a reason.

It’s unlike any you’ve had before.

The Gold Rush cocktail is about to become your new go-to drink.

We have a lot of thoughts on how to do it best.

The most delicious alternative to the popular Starbucks drink.

Just remember this simple ratio.

At taco trucks, my drink of choice is always jamaica, that bright red brew that is a little tart, a little sweet and totally refreshing on a hot day. Made with dried hibiscus flowers, jamaica is easy enough to make at home, but it wasn’t until recently that I discovered how much tastier — and even simpler! — it can be when you cold-brew it overnight in the refrigerator.

Mustard works its magic on braised chicken.

Based off a soup so good, its memory outlasted the memory of the person I ate it with.

It’s no pretty jar of jam or row of canned tomatoes, I know, but I suspect that making your own fruit-flavored vodkas might just be the most fun way to preserve. It’s very easy and simple; choose some ripe fruits, cover them with vodka, and wait for a few days until the vodka tastes good.

It’s fruity, boozy, and ice-cold.

Aperol spritz, but make it punch!

Kombucha and ginger are a dynamic duo of superhero proportions. Kombucha is delightfully tart and fizzy; ginger brings a warm and spicy side-kick punch. I’ve been brewing batches of kombucha for years now, and I’ve spent many many of those batches in a quest to find my perfect recipe for ginger kombucha. In the end, you can’t beat simplicity: super-fresh ginger in every bottle.

It’s shockingly good.

It's ultra refreshing.

I may never use a cocktail glass again.

It’s that time of the year when people around the world go to German beer halls and German restaurants to celebrate Oktoberfest. Are you in the mood to try some homemade German cuisine this weekend? Try sauerbraten! The word means “sour roast,” and the dish is a roast beef that is marinated in vinegar and then braised. In the old days, sauerbraten was made with venison or horsemeat; today, most people use beef.

If you can handle the heat, this cocktail might be for you.

So much better than frosé.

It will be a go-to all summer long.

If you’re short on time in the morning, there’s nothing quite as fast or as tasty as a fruit smoothie. But smoothies do seem to have one drawback: Are they ever as filling as a proper breakfast? The answer is yes — they can be! It’s all a matter of adding the right ingredients for a smoothie that’s equal parts convenient, delicious, and satisfying.

It’s so refreshing.

It's the most refreshing and interesting cocktail I know.

Don't let a morsel of pan drippings go to waste.

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Are you looking for a little boost this time of year? If you’re looking for a tea that calms your nerves and lifts your mood, have this lemon balm tea. It’s made with a blend of herbs including oatstraw, rose hips, lavender, orange peel, and lemon balm, a cheery plant with a long history of raising our spirits. Sipping this tea will surely brighten those dreary days.

I was greeted in the kitchen by a giant honeydew sitting on the counter emitting a deliciously sweet aroma, which immediately made me think, we need to eat or drink this now! I took to the challenge and in my own cocktail quickfire, I reached for the glowing green bottle of Midori on the bar. Typically I use Midori, a melon flavored liqueur, for all sorts of fun Halloween drinks. But, today I was craving a classic, the Melon Ball.