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This Eggnog Recipe Is Super Popular in Puerto Rico for a Reason Recipes

It's tropical and coconut-y.

Von Diaz

This Is the Only Martini Recipe You'll Ever Need Recipes

The classic cocktail is so easy to stir up at home.

Elliott Clark

This German Mulled Wine Is the Coziest, Most Heartwarming Holiday Drink Recipes

Look to the people who survive winters with only a few hours of sunlight each day for the coziest and most heart-warming holiday drinks. The answer, according to Germans, Swedes, Norwegians, Finns, and Danes? Mulled wine. Here is a basic recipe that will make glühwein like you would get at a German Christmas market. In fact, many commercial Christmas markets simply reheat a pre-sweetened and pre-spiced mix, so this will likely taste even better. It’s the perfect cozy drink for winter.

Lily Kelting

The Best Homemade Limoncello (Only 3 Ingredients!)Recipes

It has taken me far too long to discover how amazing — and how astoundingly easy — it is to make my own limoncello. I had this hazy idea that limoncello must be a closely guarded secret kept by a sect of weathered Italian grandfathers with wooly driving caps and secretive, knowing smiles. Just me? Well, it turns out all you need to make truly incredible limoncello are some good lemons, a bottle of stiff vodka, and just a little patience.

Emma Christensen

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipes

Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious.I secretly love those little packets of hot cocoa mix. All winter, I’ve been sipping Theo’s drinking chocolate. I initially fell for it because it contains actual chunks of chocolate — it’s not just a dusty, dry powder.

Megan Gordon

Our 25 Best Mocktails to Make on Thanksgiving Recipes

There are a number of reasons why it’s a great idea to have a festive non-alcoholic option on hand for Thanksgiving. Maybe there are guests who have a long way to drive home after dinner, or perhaps there are simply a few friends or relatives who don’t imbibe. Whatever the reason, having something special for everyone to sip on rather than leaving those who don’t drink to rely on just water or seltzer adds to the celebratory nature of the holiday.

Sheela Prakash

I Serve This Slow Cooker Mulled Cider at Every Holiday Party (It's So Easy!)Recipes

Hot mulled cider is a must-have at all our fall and winter shindigs. It’s a great non-alcoholic drink option for holidays like Thanksgiving — guests of all ages never seem to turn down a mug, but grown-ups can also take the opportunity to do a little self-spiking and mix with their alcohol of choice. Slow-cooker mulled cider is the easiest way to serve a crowd.

Christine Gallary

20 Delicious Fall Mocktails to Sip All Season Long Recipes

Seltzer, soda, and iced tea are refreshing, but let’s be honest — they get a little boring after a while. Sometimes you just want something a little more fun to sip on. And as we head into fall, we’re ready to trade the cool, refreshing drinks we leaned on all summer for fall mocktails with hints of warm spices, seasonal fruits, savory herbs, and deep, rich flavors that come with the season.

Kelli Foster

How to Make Starbucks’ Famous Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home Recipes

Even if the arrival of PSL season has you rolling your eyes, there’s no denying the deliciousness of a pumpkin spice latte. But you can do better than Starbucks. Our homemade pumpkin spice latte is even better than what you can get at the coffee house chain. Here’s how to make an easy extra-frothy pumpkin spice latte at home. You’ll have enough to share with someone you truly love. Our homemade recipe is better than Starbucks.

Faith Durand

Aug 3, 2024

My Easy Trick for the Absolute Best Homemade Lemonade Recipes

Sipping icy-cold sweet lemonade on a blazing-hot summer day is one of life’s finest pleasures, which is why we think making lemonade from scratch should be the easiest drink you make this summer. After all, it is just three ingredients: lemon juice, sugar, and water. To make this lemonade-from-scratch recipe, juice the lemons and strain them, use the lemon juice to dissolve the sugar, then add cold water to taste. It’s that simple.

Meghan Splawn

Jul 29, 2024

24 Refreshing Drinks You Can Make This 4th of July Recipes

With all the fun 4th of July festivities – the fireworks, parades, and the big summer cookout with family and friends — be sure to plan your menu ahead of time! From festive desserts and easy side dishes to everything on the grill, you’ll also need refreshing drinks for everyone to enjoy.Peak summer calls for icy-cold refreshments, whether it’s a pitcher cocktail or a classic glass of ice cold lemonade, these 4th of July drinks are perfect for the occasion.

Sheela Prakash

Jun 24, 2024

This 3-Ingredient Shrub Syrup Makes the Most Refreshing Summer Drinks Recipes

Have you ever sipped a shrub? Not the bush out in your front lawn, but a fruit syrup, preserved with vinegar and mixed with water or alcohol to make a tangy, refreshing beverage. An old-fashioned favorite, shrubs have steadily made a comeback in the last several years — especially on cocktail menus — but they aren’t solely the province of mixologists.

Emily Han

Jun 11, 2024

This 2-Ingredient Rhubarb Simple Syrup Is the Perfect Cocktail Upgrade Recipes

It’s rhubarb season and no doubt everyone is making rhubarb pie! But there are many other things you can do with rhubarb: relishes, chutneys, and jammy compotes; sauces both sweet and savory, and rhubarb desserts like ice cream and sorbets. The list is endless, but one of my favorite things to make when rhubarb is plentiful is this lovely, pink-hued rhubarb syrup. Here’s how to make it.

Dana Velden

May 16, 2024

This Retro Cocktail Is Always a Hit at Parties Recipes

I was greeted in the kitchen by a giant honeydew melon 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 cocktail, the Melon Ball. Here’s how to make it.

Maureen Petrosky

May 14, 2024

This Red Sangria Is the Best Make-Ahead Cocktail for Summer Recipes

Here at The Kitchn, we are firm believers in the power of sangria. Whether you serve it in the spring, in the summer, in the fall, or in the winter, sangria is the perfect make-ahead cocktail. Pull a pitcher from the fridge as guests arrive and no one needs much encouragement to start pouring glasses. It feels fancy and instantly festive, but sangria is also one of the easiest big-batch cocktails you can make. As the party host, it’s a no-brainer.

Emma Christensen

May 8, 2024

These Pitcher Margaritas Are a Hit at Every Party Recipes

Pitcher cocktails are smart party choices; they easily serve a crowd and don’t require you to be constantly shaking and stirring. These pitcher margaritas are even wiser than the rest, seeing as this recipe isn’t even a recipe — it’s a ratio. Just follow a ratio of three parts tequila, two parts orange liqueur, and one part lime juice.

Sheela Prakash

Apr 10, 2024

I Found the Key to Perfect Southern-Style Sweet Tea Recipes

Before my fellow Southerners read this and start thinking, “Are you kidding me? Who doesn’t know how to make sweet tea?” — hear me out. I am Florida-born and Georgia-raised, but when I moved to California, one of the first things I noticed was that no one drinks sweet tea out here! I always keep a pitcher ready in my fridge, and my friends inevitably ask me, “How do you make this?” Today you’re going to find out how.

Kathryn Hill

Apr 5, 2024

How To Make Your Own Kombucha Scoby Recipes

There’s really no arguing that scoby is uglydelicious homemade kombuchaIf you want to save a few bucks on your ‘booch habit, there’s just no getting around it. You’re going to need a scoby. You can beg a scoby from a kombucha-brewing friend, or you can order a fresh one online. But there’s one more option: you can grow your own. This can be easily done by combining tea, sugar, and some pre-made kombucha. Here’s how to do it.

Emma Christensen

Jan 16, 2024

40 Cool Smoothies to Sip for Breakfast Recipes

Need some cool inspiration?

Meghan Splawn

Jan 3, 2024

Copycat Starbucks "Medicine Ball Tea" Is the Cure for a Sore Throat Recipes

Feel better without the drive-thru.

Patty Catalano

Dec 12, 2023

28 Best Vodka Cocktails Because It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Recipes

Just like whiskey, rum, and gin, you’ll find a bottle of vodka in just about everyone’s liquor cabinet. It’s a staple spirit that’s incredibly versatile in cocktails, whether you’re simply enjoying it with tonic water or shaking it into some sort of fruity concoction. If you have a bottle waiting to be turned into happy hour drinks, look no further. We’ve gathered all our best vodka cocktail recipes and dropped them all in one place.

Sheela Prakash

Dec 8, 2023

My Grandma's Holiday Punch Is the Star of Any Party Recipes

A hot and fruity Mexican Christmas punch.

Yvette Marquez

Dec 8, 2023

Our 45 Best Cocktails for Your Thanksgiving Meal Recipes

Because a festive celebration deserves a festive drink.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 1, 2023

This Homemade Chai Latte Will Have You Skipping the Coffee Shop Recipes

It's that good.

Meghan Splawn

Oct 30, 2023

Homemade Bubble Tea Is 100% Worth the Effort Recipes

Sweet, creamy, and ridiculously refreshing.

Emma Christensen

Oct 2, 2023

How to Make Almond Milk at Home Recipes

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

Emma Christensen

Sep 12, 2023

How To Make Milk Kefir Recipes

Milk kefir is an easy sell for anyone who loves yogurt, which I most definitely do. KefirsmoothieprobioticsAll you need is a teaspoon of active kefir grains and a cup of whole milk. Milk kefir is a fermented dairy product similar in many ways to yogurt and buttermilk. It’s how kefir is cultured that makes it really unique — instead of heating the milk, adding a culture, and keeping it warm as you do with yogurt, all you need to make milk kefir are kefir grains.

Emma Christensen

Sep 10, 2023

How To Make Kombucha Tea at Home Recipes

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

Emma Christensen

Sep 8, 2023

Hot Chocolate and Whiskey? Yes, Please! Hot Cocoa & Kilbeggan Whiskey Recipes

On one of my very first forays into journalism, I was tasked with interviewing some local Atlanta lifestyle celebrities about comfort foods and one interview in particular has stuck with me. Recently it once again popped into my mind giving me the ideal drink idea for our 10-Minute Happy Hour. At the time Lee May was a garden journalist for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution.

Maureen Petrosky

Aug 24, 2023

Better Than It Sounds: Vietnamese Egg Soda (Soda Sua Hot Ga)Recipes

You’ve heard, perhaps, of raw eggs in cocktails (Ramos gin fizz, eggnog), but in soda?! Yes, and it’s better than it sounds. Soda sữa hột gà, or Vietnamese egg soda, may seem odd, but it’s surprisingly refreshing. Made from egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, and club soda, it tastes like a rich, custardy ice cream soda.

Emily Han

Aug 23, 2023

Costco Is the Secret to Summer's Easiest Sangria Recipes

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

Sheela Prakash

Aug 22, 2023

88 Best Cocktail Recipes For Every Mood and Moment Recipes

Channel your inner mixologist.

Nicole Rufus

Aug 19, 2023

Milk and Booze! How To Make Sweet Milk Liqueur Recipes

Say hello to the newest addition to our liquor cabinet! This rather improbable combination of vodka and milk makes a liqueur so smooth and perfectly sweet that you’ll want to sip it straight. To make one, simply mix vodka or grappa with an equal amount of milk and sugar. We love the idea of making our own liqueurs, and we’ve been wanting to try this milk liqueur ever since we saw it in David Leite’s most recent book The New Portuguese Table.

Emma Christensen

Aug 11, 2023

Mango Colada Recipes

I once went to the Caribbean and actually got sick of piña coladas. It happens to the best of us. Midway through the vacation, I asked my bartender to switch it up a bit and it turns out that the same drink made with mango is just as good, if not better. The bartender kept the pineapple slice garnish as a nostalgic nod to our journey together through a week of seaside cocktails. If you don’t want to bother tracking down a ripe mango and slicing it, use frozen mango.

Sara Kate Gillingham

Aug 11, 2023

Cold Brewed Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)Recipes

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.

Anjali Prasertong

Aug 3, 2023

Ginger Kombucha Recipes

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.

Emma Christensen

Jul 28, 2023

Hot Spiced Drink from Indonesia: Bandrek Recipes

From our recent posts, we know that many of you love masala chai as much as we do. Here’s another aromatic, spiced beverage to try. Indonesian bandrek doesn’t contain tea, but it features many of the same ingredients, such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Simmer a pot of this on the stove, and your house will smell amazing. (It’s also an excellent sore throat soother!)Bandrek comes from the Sundanese people of Java.

Emily Han

Jul 25, 2023

5-Minute Vegan Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

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.

Michaela Cisney

Jul 19, 2023

The Hemingway Daiquiri Recipes

It was at El Floridita that Ernest Hemingway conducted his love affair with the daiquiri. During his many stints in Cuba, where he escaped to and from his home in Key West, Florida, the writer was known to post up in a favorite corner of this Havana watering hole and quaff glass after glass of barman Constantino Ribalaigua Vert’s simple, sublime concoctions of rum, lime, sugar, and ice.

Roger Kamholz

Jun 20, 2023

10 Warm Drinks That’ll Soothe Your Throat During Cold Season Recipes

From citrusy teas, to tonics, steamers, and more, these are the drinks I turn to during cold season.

Kelli Foster

Jun 20, 2023

How to Make Beet Kvass Recipes

Have you ever tried beet kvass? Earthy, salty, sour, and sweet, this jewel-toned lacto-fermented beverage is full of probiotic goodness. Plus it’s ridiculously easy and affordable to brew right on your kitchen counter. Making beet kvass is similar to the process of making sauerkraut, traditional dill pickles, and kimchi.

Emily Han

Jun 14, 2023

Fire Cider Recipes

Have you heard of fire cider? The first time I encountered this traditional folk recipe, I have to admit I was terrified. Horseradish, garlic, onion, ginger, hot peppers, and spices infused in apple cider vinegar? To drink? It took me years before I tried it, but you can be braver than me. It’s worth it! Plus you can use fire cider in so many ways — from cold cure to cooking to cocktails. Hot, pungent, sour, and sweet, fire cider is certainly not for the faint of heart.

Emily Han

Jun 4, 2023

12 Cocktails to Kick Off the Weekend Recipes

Is there any greater time of the week than Friday happy hour? The work week is finally done, but the weekend to-do list — filled with errands, events, and obligations — has yet to begin. It’s basically your free pass for the week. So why not mark this magic hour or two with a fabulous cocktail … or two? Here are 12 of our favorites that are sure to get your weekend off to a good start.

Kristin Appenbrink

May 25, 2023

10 Easy Whiskey Drinks to Make at Home Recipes

It doesn't take a lot of fancy footwork to make a really good whiskey cocktail.

Kelli Foster

May 25, 2023

15 Fresh, Simple Cocktails for Spring Recipes

It’s springtime, the air is fresh, the sun is out. Time to sit out on the balcony (or patio, or fire escape…) with a glass of something cold in hand. This is the time of year when we like to begin dinner parties with an easy, crowd-friendly drink — perhaps a pitcher of strawberry-basil margaritas, or a simple whiskey sour.

Faith Durand

May 25, 2023

Drinking a Dash of Vinegar: 10 Shrub Recipes for the Summer Recipes

We’re talking all things preservation this week, so while you’re readying a batch of pickled vegetables why not mix a little of that vinegar into your next drink or cocktail as well? A roundup of shrewd shrubs to wet your palate await.Drinking vinegar is back in vogue and it’s not just because its distinct zing can curl your mustache. Mixing a tinge of vinegar into your drink or cocktail can add some complexity and savory overtones that may just have you coming back for more.

Chris Perez

May 25, 2023

10 Easy Sangrias for Fall Recipes

Here are a few sangrias that are perfect for autumn, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and everything in between.

Nancy Mitchell

May 25, 2023

10 of Our Most Popular Pitcher Cocktails of 2017 Recipes

These big-batch drinks will keep the party going all night long.

Sheela Prakash

May 25, 2023

12 Big-Batch Cocktails You Can Make Ahead Recipes

When it comes to summer entertaining, we're all about recipes that we can make ahead of time, and that goes for drinks too.

Kristin Appenbrink

May 25, 2023

15 Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Have With a Meal Recipes

From simple tricks to store-bought sips, we have you covered when it comes to non-alcoholic drink ideas. Most of these beverages aren’t too sweet, making them perfect to serve alongside food.• 12 Noon to Midnight – Light, refreshing, and not too sweet• Cascal• Grown-Up Soda (GUS), Vignette Wine Country Soda, DRY Soda Co.What are your favorite non-alcoholic drinks to have with a meal?Related: Ideas for Fun Non-Alcoholic Party Drinks?

Emily Han

May 25, 2023

12 Things to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day (Besides Green Beer)Recipes

From boozy favorites to family-friendly beverages, these will leave you green with envy.

Kelli Foster

Mar 13, 2023

25 Swanky Cocktails for New Year’s Eve Recipes

Toast to the last night of the year in style.

Kelli Foster

Dec 6, 2022

These 25 Wintery Cocktails Are Extra Festive Recipes

And they couldn't be easier to make.

Elizabeth Van Lierde

Nov 17, 2022

The Classic Rob Roy Is the Perfect Fall Cocktail Recipes

Scotch may not be your usual drink, but stir it with some sweet red vermouth and a dash of bitters, and you may just find you like it.

Maureen Petrosky

Sep 28, 2022

How To Make Coffee Concentrate to Serve Hot Coffee to a Crowd Recipes

This coffee concentrate — the same type used to make stellar iced coffee — can turn out a cup of hot coffee that is just as good: rich, flavorful, and mellow.

Anjali Prasertong

Sep 20, 2022

My Kind of Spring Drink Recipe: Strawberry Gin Smash Recipes

With more sunshine, my end-of-day goal is to spend a few moments putzing in my garden. This means dinner consists of simple recipes, served with easy but delicious drinks, like smashes. These smashes make up a whole new world of cocktails with endless options for muddling, mixing, and of course sipping. This one is just perfect for today’s 10-Minute Happy Hour.

Maureen Petrosky

Sep 20, 2022

Warm & Cozy: 14 Tips, Ideas and Recipes for the Ultimate Hot Chocolate Recipes

It’s hot cocoa season. Can you feel it? There’s a chill in the air, holiday lights twinkling outside, wool socks snuggled on your feet, and the only thing missing is a mug of rich, creamy, homemade hot chocolate. If you’re looking for some new ways to enjoy one of winter’s best beverages — tea-infused hot chocolate? hot chocolate and whiskey? — we have some recipes and tips to see you through the season.

Anjali Prasertong

Sep 19, 2022

How To Make a Classic Whiskey Sour Recipes

A fast and fancy at-home cocktail you can serve all year long. Egg white included!

Elliott Clark

Sep 13, 2022

Homemade Caramel Syrup for Your Coffee Recipes

For me, there’s not much better than an ice-cold coffee on a hot summer day. One problem though: if you want to sweeten your coffee you only have a few options. Option one is to use sugar, which is hard to dissolve and can result in a pile of sugar gunk at the bottom of your glass. Option two is using a store-bought coffee syrup, but those tend to be cloyingly sweet and flavored with junk. The hidden third option is to make your own syrup at home.

Nick Evans

Sep 13, 2022

How To Make Fruit Slushies Recipes

News flash, everybody: Summer is hot. I always seem to forget how hot it gets here in California, until it happens. The temperature starts to creep into the high 90s and I start to panic. It’s that how many layers of clothes can I remove in this social situation and still remain decent? sort of panic. I’ve come up with a solution to cool things down: How about we make some slushies? They’re easy to whip up in a blender, made with real fruit, and best of all, ice cold.

Gina Eykemans

Aug 30, 2022

Non-Alcoholic Sangria Recipes

My favorite thing about sangria, the Spanish punch, isn’t actually the wine or spirits; it’s the luscious assortment of fruit that gets ladled into each glass. I love how refreshing it is to sip, and munch, on a warm day, and I’ve often felt bad that my teetotaling partner hasn’t been able to enjoy it. I developed this non-alcoholic version with him in mind, and discovered that I like it just as much as the real thing.

Emily Han

Aug 20, 2022

My Perfect 3-Ingredient Summer Drink: Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipes

Recently friends of ours got married in a remote, a.k.a. no cell service, Catskill’s resort. This resulted in a long overdue trek through New York’s Hudson Valley. We hadn’t been back in those parts since I graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 1999. The long weekend road trip right on the heels of a late spring heatwave and a tiny bottle of homemade Limoncello became the inspiration for this week’s 10-Minute Happy Hour.

Maureen Petrosky

Aug 17, 2022

How To Make Grenadine Syrup from Scratch Recipes

Grenadine is that bright red, super sweet syrup that helps put the sun in a Tequila Sunrise, makes a Shirley Temple blush, or improve holiday cocktails. It also occasionally puts the cherry in cherry cokes, but actually, grenadine is traditionally made from pomegranates (grenadine is French for pomegranate) and has a lot more going for it when you make your own.

Dana Velden

Aug 15, 2022

How To Make Coconut Milk at Home Recipes

You only need two ingredients.

Gina Eykemans

Aug 15, 2022

The Classic Negroni Cocktail Is the Perfect Sip Recipes

It's sexy, smooth, and perfect for happy hour tonight.

Maureen Petrosky

Aug 8, 2022

20+ Must-Make Watermelon Recipes for Summer Recipes

From salads to desserts and everything in between.

Sheela Prakash

May 28, 2021

20 Refreshing Fruity Cocktails to Sip All Summer Recipes

Bring sunny vibes straight to your couch.

Naomi Tomky

May 3, 2022

Joanna Goddard’s Favorite Milkshake for Kids (and Grownups Too)Recipes

Who cooks and eats here: Joanna Goddard of Cup of Jo, Alex Williams, and their two kids, Anton and Toby Where: Brooklyn, New York Rent or Own? Rent We toured Joanna’s Streamlined Brooklyn Kitchen yesterday, and now she’s sharing a refreshing recipe! This simple “milkshake” is in regular rotation in the Goddard/Williams household. It’s a healthy twist on a classic, but the kids feel like they’re getting a major treat, and the adults sometimes partake too.

Leela Cyd

May 17, 2022