A spooky sip, this Halloween cocktail is inspired by the dark and stormy. It's got the usual dark rum and ginger flavors but with an added bitter touch from amaro, an Italian herbal liqueur.
Author: Riley Wofford
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.
Author: Martha Stewart
Making homemade flavored vodka takes only a little effort but produces impressive results. The pear-spiked liquor can be stored at room temperature for up to two months, but needs at least two weeks to...
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing welcomes guests for an outdoor party like a spritzer. Made with or without wine, they make refreshing, elegant coolers.
Author: Martha Stewart
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
The inspiration for this coconut eggnog is the Puerto Rican version, called Coquito, and is perfect for any holiday festivity.
Author: Martha Stewart
We've substituted ruby-colored purple basil for the traditional mint in this Cuban cocktail. Look for purple basil (also called opal basil) at gourmet or farmers' markets.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cool down at sundown by pouring mint refreshers that are just peachy.
Author: Martha Stewart
"A cold glass of lemonade is so refreshing on a hot summer day. My favorite recipes are full of lemon flavor. This one uses the fruit in three ways: its juice, fresh slices, and a syrup cooked with the...
Author: Martha Stewart
An earthy, sweet pear-cider cocktail is tinged with whiskey -- a perfect drink for a cold day.
Author: Martha Stewart
Like in the classic cocktail pink gin, Angostura bitters give this drink its lovely blush hue. A splash of vermouth takes it into martini territory, and the addition of kirsch, a clear brandy distilled...
Author: Martha Stewart
Raspberries and plums bring their fresh-picked summer flavor to this large batch of white-wine sangria filled with apples and oranges.
Author: Martha Stewart
A twist on the kir royale, this sparkling cocktail calls for homemade cranberry sauce instead of the traditional creme de cassis.
Author: Martha Stewart
After a stay in the freezer, cubes of watermelon become "ice" for this margarita, which gets an herbal edge from basil-infused tequila.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's an easy, refreshing spritz to enjoy year round-who says you can't drink red wine in the summer? We like to use light red such as pinot noir, grenache, or gamay in this drink.
Author: Riley Wofford
To get the party started, stir or shake up a round of these festive drinks.
Author: Martha Stewart
The flavor of thyme in this lemonade lends an unexpected grown-up flair to a summer favorite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Strawberries and citrus are macerated with sugar, orange liqueur, and vodka or tequila, then finished with red wine and seltzer for an extra-spirited sangria.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a delicious watermelon margarita recipe that's easy to double for a large crowd for cocktail hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although it's commonly made with cocoa powder (chocolate liquor that has been pressed and ground), this classic French-style hot chocolate is richer -- a luxurious blend of bittersweet and semisweet chocolate,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Wherever they meet up, chocolate and nuts get along famously. Anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter in candy form will find this hot drink irresistible. This recipe can also be made into Hot-Cocoa...
Author: Martha Stewart
A great way to use up overripe fruit, this invigorating Eastern European beverage is a little like a grown-up fruit punch. Peaches, nectarines, and plums are perfect but any combination of soft, fragrant...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
A simple mint syrup takes the place of crushed leaves in this grapefruit-mint mojito. Be sure to add fresh sprigs on top for a dash of color and heady aroma. Tall, slender glasses and long stirring sticks...
Author: Martha Stewart
This bracingtequila Bloody Mary is a regionally appropriate eye-opener.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our sweet version of lassi, a chilled yogurt drink from India, takes its flavor from rose water and cardamom. A healthful refreshment anytime, it is especially nice as a mouth-cooling accompaniment to...
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing welcomes guests for an outdoor party like a spritzer. Made with or without wine, they make refreshing, elegant coolers-especially this rosy one.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chai tea has been a favorite refreshment in India for centuries. Essentially a blend of tea, ground spices, honey, and milk, it can be enjoyed hot or cold. Our version, which replaces cow's milk with soy...
Author: Martha Stewart
Tart pink grapefruit and seltzer water combine in this refreshing homemade soda from Anton Nocito of P&H Soda and Syrup.Also Try:Cream Soda Syrup, Quince Soda Syrup
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this robust coffee with Turkish Delight and Homemade Baklava.
Author: Martha Stewart
Inspired by traditional Mexican flavors, this eggnog pairs bittersweet chocolate with just a pinch of spicy chile. The drink can be made a day in advance. Use the time right before serving the eggnog to...
Author: Martha Stewart
This tropical cocktail pairs freshly squeezed passion fruit juice with the cachaca, a clear, rum-like liquor distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. This recipe is one of designer Francisco Costa's favorite...
Author: Martha Stewart
Mint invigorates a calming tea, brewed from a traditional Indian blend of ginger, fennel, and cardamom.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rosemary syrup gives this fizzy lemonade a distinctive flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This great recipe for chai-spiced cider punch is from the October 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enjoy a bubbly blend of grapefruit juice,Campari, and Champagnewith our Watermelon Skewers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Adding lemon rind to the sugar syrup gives an extra bit of flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
If your caffeine routine needs a lift, give this idea a swirl. Inspired by Mexican horchata, the cinnamon-rice drink, our homemade creamer is lightly spiced and just sweet enough, with no added stabilizers....
Author: Riley Wofford
This is a tasty and refreshing spritzer for hot summer days.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fruit juice is a great way to sweeten iced tea brews naturally. The raisins in this recipe also add a natural sweetness.
Author: Martha Stewart
No summertime drink is as satisfying and easy to make as refreshing lemonade.
Author: Martha Stewart
Store-bought passion fruit juice is brightened with fresh lime juice and teamed with the sugar-cane spirit cachaca, Brazil's answer to rum.
Author: Martha Stewart
Frozen watermelon cubes infuse the sweet taste of summer into this cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
Punch is easier to prepare than individual cocktails -- especially when entertaining a crowd.
Author: Martha Stewart
This tasty cocktail recipe is courtesy of Charles Corpion from the Four Seasons.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
For spiked lemonade, pour an ounce of vodka over ice into each glass before topping with limeade.
Author: Martha Stewart
Teatime? Try this thyme tea (actually a tisane). The herb gets steeped with coriander and fennel seeds -- a nice break from the usual herbal tea assortments.
Author: Martha Stewart
The vodka-based caipiroska is a close cousin to Brazil's most famous drink, the caipirinha, which is made with cachaça. The classic caipiroska is just mint, ice, and vodka but it can be made with any...
Author: Martha Stewart