Taste of Home - Beverages Recipes

Cranberry Brunch Punch

Sun, 11 May 2008 01:42:10 GMT

"For a festive party punch, you can't miss with this refreshing beverage," assures Edie deSpain of Logan, Utah. It's excellent whether poured over crushed ice or served warm."

Spiced Tea Mix

Fri, 09 May 2008 01:38:16 GMT

For years, Deb McKinney's family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. "My parents always served steaming mugs of this punch at Thanksgiving," she writes from her Cedar Falls, Iowa home. "It was everyone's favorite."

Creamy Hot Chocolate

Wed, 07 May 2008 01:30:43 GMT

Flo Snodderly of North Vernon, Indiana needs just a few basic ingredients to stir up her spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not too sweet, making it just right for cozy winter days.

Eggnog Punch

Mon, 05 May 2008 01:18:04 GMT

Lemon-lime soda gives this rich beverage a delicate flavor. Even people who don't care for eggnog won't be able to resist a creamy glassful. It's a hit at our Christmas parties. —Lorrie Sexauer, DeSoto, Texas

Tropical Winter Warmer

Sat, 03 May 2008 01:09:43 GMT

While raising our family, we lived in a chalet on a lake. Winter morning were cold and frosty, so I'd often prepare this warm beverage. It's full of vitamins to give you energy on busy days. —Patricia Slater, Baldwin, Ontario

Hot Pink Punch

Thu, 01 May 2008 01:00:39 GMT

With its rosy color, this beverage is perfect for any holiday gathering. Each delicious sip is sure to warm you up. Plus, it has a wonderful aroma that welcomes guests as they come through the door. —Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

Minty Pineapple Punch

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:50:55 GMT

People are surprised to learn that tea is an ingredient in this pleasant beverage. It's a nice change from punch recipes that call for soda. —Margaret McNeil, Memphis, Tennessee

Cranberry Raspberry Punch

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:49:49 GMT

The blushing bride-to-be and her guests will ask for refills of this pretty pink punch. It's not too sweet, so my family never tires of it at events throughout the year. —Susan Rogers, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Orange Witches' Brew Punch

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:48:05 GMT

This slushy punch requires no ice ring to keep it cold. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to everyone. Use this refreshing beverage for any celebration. —Susan Johnson, Lyons, Kansas

Old-Fashioned Eggnog

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:42:05 GMT

Frosty Strawberry Slims

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:36:39 GMT

"I've been serving tall glasses of this refreshing fruity beverage for years," pens Patricia Schroedl of Jefferson, Wisconsin. "I once won first place with this recipe in the low-calorie division of a state strawberry contest."

Hot Spiced Punch

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:36:01 GMT

My favorite punches, hot or cold, are the ones made with pineapple juice. Its flavor definitely comes through. This punch is especially good when the weather is cold, and you need something to warm you up.

Strawberry Yogurt Shakes

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:28:51 GMT

Chocolate Banana Smoothies

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:20:23 GMT

Want to add low-fat dairy to your diet? Consider the frothy, chocolaty smoothies our Test Kitchen whipped up with both milk and yogurt. It's a recipe kids and adults will request morning, noon and night.

Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:16:43 GMT

This lovely rosy drink, with its appealing fresh fruit flavor, is not too sweet or too tart. I sometimes serve this hot beverage at Christmas or at brunch gatherings as an alternative to coffee, tea or cold juice. -Shari Donaldson, Cummings, Kansas