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Sloe gin

Make this sloe gin in advance and leave to mature for a richly rounded, fruity flavour. It makes for a perfect homemade gift

Author: Mary Cadogan

Champagne Punch with Brandy and Citrus

Eye-opening notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit keep this festive punch from heading into ultra-sweet territory-and fresh mint seconds the motion. "Once...

Author: Scott Peacock

Spiced Milk Tea (Masala Chai)

Enjoyed by millions in India, masala chai, a spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk, is now popular around the world. It is sold all over India by...

Watermelon lemonade

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Author: Lulu Grimes

Eggnog

Classic Gourmet Magazine Eggnog

How to make bubble tea

Try a Taiwanese favourite - homemade brown sugar boba milk tea, aka 'bubble tea'. So-named from the tapioca balls that fall to the bottom

Author: Tiffany Chang

Hot Toddy

Brandy or Scotch also work well in a hot toddy, but the vanilla sweetness of good bourbon was our favorite-this time, at least.

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,...

Author: Emeril Lagasse

Hot chocolate bombs

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Author: Liberty Mendez

Honey and lemon tea

Make a simple mug of honey and lemon tea for a warming drink you can brew in minutes. This easy recipe requires just two everyday ingredients

Author: Anna Glover

Blackberry liqueur (Crème de mûre)

After a day of blackberrying, what could be nicer than turning your bounty into homemade liqueur?

Author: Mary Cadogan

French 75

This recipe is from Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City. The drink tastes best when served very cold, so Freeman recommends making...

Author: Eben Freeman

Pomegranate Champagne Punch

This bright and bubbly punch features pomegranate seeds and Champagne.

Author: Melissa Clark

White hot chocolate

Blend white chocolate with milk and vanilla extract to make this indulgent hot chocolate. Add nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom for added spiciness, if you...

Author: Anna Glover

Elderberry syrup

Make a batch of Vitamin C-rich elderberry syrup to use as a cordial or dessert syrup. You could also try it as a wild cassis in cocktails

Author: Barney Desmazery

Vodka and Watermelon Cooler

An easy Vodka and Watermelon Cooler drink recipe

Plum brandy

Make a bottle of homemade plum brandy. It's a great way to use up a glut of plums, plus it'll keep for two months and will make a welcome gift for brandy...

Author: Miriam Nice

Virgin mojito

Try a refreshing, non-alcoholic mojito cocktail recipe that skips the usual rum to create a booze-free blend for parties

Author: Good Food team

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

To Make an Excellent Cherry Bounce

Author: Stephen A. McLeod

Easy 5 Minute Banana Smoothie

Our banana smoothie is extra creamy and fruity. Depending on how ripe or sweet your banana and orange are, you may need to add a little extra honey, so...

Author: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger

Come in from the cold to this warmly spiced hot apple cider.

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

Pisco Sour

Author: Ryan McGrale

Ponche a Crème

Some call Ponche a Crème the eggnog of Trinidad. But unlike eggnog, which can be one-dimensional and sometimes cloying, Ponche a Crème sings with some...

Author: Brigid Washington

Moroccan Mint Tea

You can barely take a step in the markets of Marrakech without tripping over fresh mint, or at least without being offered a glass of hot, sweet mint tea....

Gluhwein

Fill your kitchen with the delicious scent of red wine, brandy, orange and spices in gluhwein. It's the perfect grown-up drink to help you warm up on wintery...

Author: Cassie Best

Frozen Moscow Mule

The classic Moscow Mule cocktail has vodka, lime, & ginger beer-but it's better with fresh ginger. Make this blender frozen drink for your next bbq.

Author: Maggie Hoffman

Homemade Ginger Beer

Author: Andrea Albin

Cranberry spritz

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Author: Miriam Nice

Homemade Ginger Ale

Author: Andrea Albin

Cranberry vodka

This bittersweet fruity vodka is best served well chilled in shot glasses. It can also be made with other berries like blackcurrants or strawberries.

Author: Mary Cadogan

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

Middle Eastern Limonana

This Middle Wastern limonana recipe is a bright-green combination of lemon and mint inspired by the drinks found on tables throughout the Middle East.

Author: April White

Classic Daiquiri

Nothing like the ubiquitous frozen drinks that bear the same name, this classic cocktail is light, refreshing, and the perfect easy cocktail to while away...

Cherry vodka fizz

Start your celebrations in style with a glass of pretty fizz - cherry brandy, kirsch, amaretto and vodka, topped up with sparking grape juice

Author: Good Food team

Frozen mango daiquiri

Make this frozen mango daiquiri for a treat on a hot day. Like a grown-up slushy, it's so smooth and scoopable, you could serve it with a spoon

Author: Miriam Nice

Kombucha

Discover how to make kombucha and the 'scoby', or 'symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast' that forms the base of this fermented drink - then try a secondary...

Author: Alice Johnston

Basic Mead

The mead you make with this recipe will reflect the qualities of the honey you use. Consult our guide to mead and consider using a first-rate varietal...

Non alcoholic Irish cream liqueur

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Author: Miriam Nice

Passion fruit martini

This easy passion fruit cocktail is bursting with zingy flavours and is perfect for celebrating with friends. Top with prosecco for a special tipple

Author: Elena Silcock


This Cranberry Christmas Punch is easy to make and perfect for your holiday brunch, dinner or party! It's even more fun with this festive cranberry...

Author: Adapted from Cran-Orange Punch WW Magazine Nov/Dec 2007 pg. 121

Lemon Ginger Electrolyte Drink

Refresh after a grueling workout or exhausting day with this electrolyte-packed water, with a natural boost of energy, vitamins, and minerals.

Author: Katherine Sacks

Non alcoholic eggnog

Kick-start your Christmas with eggnog, a classic creamy cocktail. This version is alcohol-free, but still has all the indulgence of the original

Author: Miriam Nice

Raspberry mojito

Blend fresh raspberries with lime, mint, sugar, white rum and sparkling water to make a punchy raspberry mojito that's perfect for summer parties

Author: Miriam Nice