Tisanes are herbal infusions made by steeping fresh herbs in boiling water, a process similar to brewing hot tea. Our version is a fragrant, soothing finish to a fine meal. Be sure to buy only pesticide-free...
At the end of the 19th century, Americans discovered one of Cuba's secrets: a simple combination of rum, sugar, and lime that achieved fame as the daiquiri, named after the town of the same name.
This cocoa gets extra heat from ancho chile powder, while a touch of cinnamon rounds out the flavor. Serve with marshmallows for traditional and satisfying flourish.
England's spin on the Christmas cocktail was the ancient beverage known as wassail, essentially Middle English for "cheers." The base alcohol was beer, mead, or wine, heated with sliced apples and spices...
This blend of fruit, wine and raspberry liqueur (instead of the usual brandy) is a surefire way to take the edge off the summer heat. This classic drink looks pretty too!
This simple-to-make cordial is a perfect Christmas or Thanksgiving gift. Three ingredients, little preparation, and 22 days result in a colorful tart-sweet drink for after-dinner imbibing.
Enlist raspberries -- those on the verge of being overripe are perfect -- to sweeten lemonade and turn it a pleasing shade of pink. Pounding the lemon slices releases oil from the rinds, rounding out the...
A festive choice for happy hour, this fall cocktail recipe is made with ginger beer, fresh cranberries, and apple cider. Add a few ounces of gin for an adults-only beverage, or leave it out for a drink...
Don't let the rum sneak up on you in this refreshing tropical drink. Serve in cold glasses with a wedge of lime.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Go green with this refreshing take on the classic big-batch drink -- everyone will love the combination of honeydew, cucumber, lime, and fresh mint. Even better? You can make the base the night before...
Sweet Italian syrups combined with sparkling water create vivid and flavorful nonalcoholic drinks. These fruit-, nut-, and herb-flavored syrups are available at specialty-food stores.
This pomegranate punch is a sweet-tart elixir amped up with ginger and apricot nectar. Add a neutral spirit like vodka, if desired, and serve it alongside an appetizer with a rich pastry crust, like this...
A festive way to drink pink in the summer, this sangria calls for macerating stone fruit with cherry liqueur and vodka or tequila, then topping with rose and seltzer.
This one-of-a-kind Halloween recipe is courtesy of viewer Allison DiNatale. Granny Smith apples are peeled, cored, and halved, then receive a spooky carving. They're baked until dehydrated to give them...