This is a very tasty, but strong fall hard cider recipe. It is great to serve on Thanksgiving! The recipe is per glass, but your best bet is to heat an entire gallon on the stove on a low heat.
A frothy drink made with pineapple juice, heavy cream, cream of coconut, orange juice, and rum is sure to be tempting. But serve it in a red-rimmed glass and it's bloody fantastic for Halloween. The "blood"...
The usual gin and tonic gets brushed by a peacock's teal plume thanks to blue Curacao, a bitter-orange liqueur, and green Chartreuse, a French herbal liqueur.
This stunning thirst-quencher gets its deep red color from dried hibiscus flowers, which are sold as flor de jamaica at Latin grocers. The hibiscus mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance; add seltzer...
This recipe is adapted from Sarah Copeland's forthcoming book, "Feast" (Chronicle Books).It's a little tricky to describe a drink as "addictive" without giving people the wrong idea (it can be spiked with...
To make crushed ice, pulse ice cubes in a food processor. The traditional copper mug helps to insulate the drink and keep it cool so that the ice doesn't melt as fast.
My daughter had a Melonade at a restaurant out of town, and came home raving about it. The menu gave the ingredients, but it took some experimenting to come up with proportions that matched the taste as...
Mango nectar or thawed cranberry juice concentrate can be substituted for the cactus pear juice, but if you can find it, the margarita will be magical.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for reflection and looking forward -- and for sharing a meal with family and friends. It is often celebrated with foods rich in symbolism: Apples are dipped...
I had an larger-than-expected harvest from my habanero plant and came up with this idea for a bloody mary with a kick. Also pretty good without the vodka as a morning start-me-up drink. The longer it sets,...
Grill fresh tomatoes with poblano and bell peppers, garlic, onion and lemon and blend with a zesty whirlwind of spices for your new refreshing addition to brunch or summer weekend grilling. Garnish with...
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with this easy, refreshing cocktail, which is made with two ingredients traditionally served for the Jewish New Year. It has a healthy dose of pomegranate juice -- which comes from...
Don't let an abundance of herbs go to waste. Pluck several types of sprigs -- we used basil, mint, and thyme -- and we use them to flavor a basic sugar syrup. Mix the concoction with ice and sparkling...
To make this refreshing summer cocktail, vigorously shake vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice with lemon and cucumber slices. Pour into a Collins glass and top with a splash of club soda. This simple...
Coffee with Kahlua is warm and creamy with a hint of coffee liqueur. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a chilly day wrapped up in your favorite blanket.