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Almond milk

Make your own almond milk to use as a substitute for dairy milk. It's simple to make and tastes great in porridge, smoothies and hot drinks

Author: Good Food team

Blackberry liqueur (Crème de mûre)

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

Author: Mary Cadogan

Watermelon & strawberry slushie

What's more refreshing than eating a slice of cool watermelon on a hot summer's day? Drinking our iced fruit slushie!

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Classic Chocolate Egg Cream

Author: Anton Nocito

Mulled cider

It's easy to make your own mulled cider. As well as fruit and spices, we've added extra apple brandy to our version of this delicious winter warmer

Author: Good Food team

Vodka and Watermelon Cooler

An easy Vodka and Watermelon Cooler drink recipe

Mango Blueberry "Fool"

A quick buzz in the blender and this creamy, fruity dessert is practically done. Just add juicy summer blueberries and a sprinkling of lime zest and you've got a beautiful finish you'll return to again...

Author: Lillian Chou

Mulled wine

Make perfectly spiced mulled wine at Christmas. Use a good quality red wine like an unoaked tempranillo and give it a twist with a dash of sloe gin

Author: Good Food team

Blackberry gin

Bottle up the taste of a late summer hedgerow with this vibrant bramble liqueur with gin and blackberries. Perfect for cocktails, try it in a bramble

Author: Miriam Nice

Pineapple & ginger punch

Treat guests to something different with this flavourful pineapple and ginger punch. It's a great non-alcoholic drink for a party or at Christmas

Author: Miriam Nice

Non alcoholic Irish cream liqueur

Indulge in an Irish cream liqueur, minus the booze. Our non-alcoholic version has all the creamy flavours of the classic cocktail, plus espresso and spices

Author: Miriam Nice

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 sure the glass and the sparkling wine are well...

Author: Eben Freeman

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

Blueberry milkshakes

The perfect use for overripe berries - enjoy in retro glasses with colourful straws for added fun factor

Author: Cassie Best

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

Amaretto Sour Slushy

The base for this make-ahead frozen cocktail goes in the freezer before serving, so it doesn't require much ice to stay cool. Serve at your next bbq!

Author: Jeremy Oertel and Natasha David

Witches' Brew

Author: Kemp Minifie

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

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 fermentation with added flavours

Author: Alice Johnston

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

Mexican hot chocolate

Be sure to add a frothy finish to this Mexican hot chocolate, which is warming and spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and chilli

Author: Vuyelo Ndlovu

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

Vampire's kiss

Get into a Halloween mood with this vampire-inspired cocktail, with champagne, vodka and raspberry liqueur. Garnish with red sugar for the wow factor

Author: Miriam Nice

Bazooka Bubblegum Cocktail

Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City, developed this bubblegum-infused vodka cocktail. The drink gets its name from Bazooka bubblegum, but Freeman prefers to use Double Bubble...

Author: Eben Freeman

Homemade Ginger Beer

Author: Andrea Albin

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 add based on your taste. There are many additions...

Author: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Mamey Milkshake

"Batido." This pretty little word is well known all over Latin America and to many in South Florida as well. A sweet and frothy fruit milkshake, it's as varied as the currently available fruits in season....

Author: Norman Van Aken

Iced Chai

Most iced chai lacks that burst of spice flavor that you taste in hot chai. This recipe overcomes that challenge in two ways, and gives you a spicy cup.

Author: Leena Trivedi-Grenier

Lemon Verbena Syrup

Author: Anton Nocito

Hot chocolate bombs

Gift these gorgeous hot chocolate bombs to family and friends. Encased in chocolate and filled with mini marshmallows, simply stir into hot milk to serve

Author: Liberty Mendez

Orange and Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Peel, slice, and freeze bananas in resealable plastic bags to use as a nutritious thickener for a variety of smoothies. An easy Orange and Banana Yogurt Smoothie recipe.

Basil Lemonade

Those abstaining from the cocktails will appreciate this equally refreshing use of basil and lemon, two flavors that pair beautifully.

Fresh Lime Margarita

Dipping the rims of the glasses into a mixture of salt and sugar is a nice touch.

Amaretto Cranberry Kiss

Author: Meredith Deeds

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

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 the summer hours.

Boiled Custard

Boiled Custard is a traditional holiday drink that is enjoyed in the South every Christmas. Cheap and easy to prepare, this is a family favorite!

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Plum gin

Make a batch of plum gin using a glut of fruit from the garden - it can be enjoyed on its own, in a G&T or mixed with lemon juice and sugar syrup for a plum gin sour

Author: Anna Glover

Original Martini

Author: Albert Stevens Crockett

Party Punch Recipe

This Party Punch recipe is fruity and pleases everyone! Enjoy the delicious flavors of cranberry and pineapple (and spike it if you like).

Author: Sonja Overhiser

Cuban Coffee (Cafecito)

No Cuban meal is complete without a cafecito, or Cuban coffee. More than just an espresso, a well-made cafecito has sweet crema floating over strong espresso coffee. Despite its name, crema has nothing...

Author: Lourdes Castro

Hot Buttered Rum

Of all the rums we tried for this recipe, we liked Myers's best. But Oronoco, a new white rum from Brazil, also made a beautifully balanced drink.

Piña Colada

Created in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the 1950s, this is a longstanding classic. While it can be made with a variety of rums-dark, aged, spiced, white, coconut-I like using a combination, but feel free...

Author: Kim Haasarud