Drinks & Cocktails

Gluhwein (glow wine) is a drink dating back to as early as 500 B.C. Before plastic stoppers and corks were created to keep wine fresh, spices and herbs were often added to help make wine that had...

I don't know about you all but, I just love to make things with rum including rum cake. However in Trinidad, we just love our liquor. And so, I am hoping that this is a wonderful treat for you...

Looking for a quick soothing warm drink? Make this simple toddy in your microwave in less then 5 minutes. It's sure to become a favorite.

Smoothies are a commonly enjoyed treat, especially during the summer months when the weather is hot and all you want is a nice cold drink to cool down. Even in colder months, a smoothie is a good...

Enjoy a delicious cup of French vanilla cappuccino without the concern of consuming excess sugar. Make your coffee at home using sugar-free products instead of getting it at the local coffee shop....

The culinary creations in the kitchen and bar have a much grandeur profile than they used to. Fusions and Infusions are more and more practiced in the kitchen. Compared to granulated sugar,...

Attention: Lactose Intolerant People. This recipe that I Share with you, has helped me enjoy the benefits of a good glass of milk. It is a shame that something that is good for the Bones is bad on...

The given recipe is a healthy summer drink and should be taken chilled. It provides nutrition to the body and very easy to prepare. Also it does not contain any artificial colour or flavour...

Sugar water, also commonly referred to as simple syrup, is a natural way to sweeten drinks, especially alcoholic cocktails and iced tea. You can purchase bottled sugar water at the grocery store,...

The Brandy Daisy was a very popular drink in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Extremely popular during the World War I era along with the Sidecar. Both are similar, but the Brandy Daisy is...

During the holiday season, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years I like to prepare this treat for those chilly nights. I first ran across this 200 year old drink in the French Quarter or New...

The effect of salt on ice is known to most. It is less widey known that sugar melts ice. Why? Sugar, like salt, lowers the freezing point of water. Consequently, adding sugar to ice--like adding...

Do you need a tasty drink for a baby shower or kids birthday party? This is a simple recipe that might help you!

Most syrup contains a sweetener in its recipe. Stevia leaf powder makes inexpensive syrup when prepared with water. You can buy the green powder in various weights online or at a health food...

This is so simple and much healthier than buying mocha's from the shops! So if you are a true addict and drink mocha all the time, you can save a little money too! Just follow these easy steps.

If you enjoy the flavor of white wine coolers but you've never considered making them in your own kitchen, you'll be surprised how easy it can be. Homemade wine coolers are free of any chemicals...

Holiday foods are oh, so wonderful, but oh, so fattening. Take eggnog for instance. The average eggnog recipe packs in 340 calories per serving with 19 grams of fat and a whopping 150 mg of...

Egg whites are a good source of low-fat protein. In fact, two egg whites contain approximately the same amount of protein as one ounce of meat, according to the USDA Dietary guidelines. Drinking...

Although it may originally have been produced as an alcoholic beverage, ginger beer today is served as a soft drink around the world. A simple mix of ginger, sugar, water and sometimes lemon, this...

Liqueurs can savor of virtually any flavor; fruit, spice, chocolate, bean or nut. The principle behind a liqueur is the combination of a grain alcohol, usually a clear and less flavorful liquor...

Drinking a festive, warm. soothing after dinner drink on Thanksgiving is a breeze with this thankgiving warm nog! This nog can be made ahead of time and then warmed on the stove or microwave when...

Dunkin Donuts has some great coffee. One of the things I like there is their iced coffee. However, I found out it is not that difficult to make iced coffee at home that rivals theirs!

During the Prohibition, bootleggers made a living distilling booze and wine and getting it to thirsty customers in secret. Although profitable, it did take up a lot of time and space for such a...

Margaritas are a very popular and fairly easy drink to make.The basic ingredients are tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and ice. There are many variations on the classic margarita, using...

This is a simple recipe for brewing a version of an apple cider wine that is moderately strong and has a nice clean and crisp taste. This wine can be served either sparkling or non-sparkling, and...

Lemon balm is an herb that is used in numerous recipes and has a very sweet, lemony scent. While this herb can be used in many recipes, one of the easiest ways to enjoy lemon balm is to make...

A Brandy Julep is a classic drink of the deep south. It is great for slow sipping, since it is sweet but dark and has a little bite. It is easy to make and its unique flavors will surprise your...

Eggnog is a delicious Christmas treat! We grew up drinking eggnog around the holidays and found that homemade tastes a lot better than store bought. So now you can enjoy this beverage any time...

You think this is going to be about sodas and how bad they are for you, don’t you? That and maybe alcohol—the usual bad-boys of beverage diet sabotage. Sure, they’re suspect, but they might just...

This article contain the simple steps to quenching your thirst with the taste of flavorful kool aid.

This is for the true coffee lovers and those who aren't afraid to step out of the box and try something new.

Most commercial sodas are filled with sugar, artificial ingredients and chemicals. These ingredients can cause terrible consequences on the soda drinker's body. A 2009 Harvard School of Public...

Chai is a wonderful, oftentimes sweet drink that many in the U.S. drink cold from Starbucks. Some like their chai warm instead, but many people like to drink chai and are even willing to pay...

When we go to Starbucks or another coffee shop, we aren’t always buying their coffee. Sometimes we want some variety. The menu often features chai, often made cold. But what if you could make...

If you’re trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet for whatever reason, this chocolate fudge protein shake is an easy and tasty way to do it. It’s so good, you won’t even know it’s...

If you’re trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet for whatever reason, this chocolate coconut protein shake is an easy and tasty way to do it. It tastes rather like a candy bar, yet...

I've been drinking this same mix of coffee for almost 15 years. I've tried Starbucks and cafe concoctions galore, but none seem to meet my standards better than my own personal blend! It's nothing...

For those of you who love this drink, you will be in for surprise when you see how easy it is to make it. Once you learn how to make this, you will want to make it all the time. Be sure to make...

Sugar has been used as a sweetener for centuries. High-fructose corn syrup might have supplanted sugar as the most commonly used sweetener in many products, but sugar still is a preferred...

Travel to Sorrento, Italy, and you will be served Limoncello wherever go! Lemon orchards abound, and the fruit gets as big as a small grapefruit. The locals harvest the lemon and turn them in to...

Kahlua is a popular alcoholic beverage. It is used in drinks such as mudslides and B-52's. Keeping your liquor cabinet stocked with Kahlua gets expensive if you go through a lot of it. Make your...

This creamy, lemony, martini is like drinking dessert! It gives you that cocktail kick, satisfies the sweet cravings, and has only 82 calories per cocktail!!! As delish as a slice of lemon...

Defining the difference between a sweet wine and a dry wine is fairly simple; however, how sweet or dry a wine actually tastes is influenced by many factors. Use your taste buds and a little...

Coffee liqueur is one of yummiest liqueurs there are. I consider it a gift from Mexico. Homemade anything is usually yummier than store-bought. Consider ice cream, bread, or chili, for instance....

Nothing is more cooling then a glass of sweet, homemade lemonade. It is refreshing in the springtime, cooling in the summer, tasty in the fall and unforgettable in the winter. With a few lemons,...

this will let you make your own kahlua(or real close)I've used this time after time and most cant tell the different. great to save on a party never hurts to save $$$ if you can. great to use for...

Almost everyone knows how to make up a glass of homemade lemonade. Its just a matter of making it right every time. If you want a delicious glass of lemonade every attempt you take to make it,...

Save time and money by making up a batch of no sugar added hot chocolate mix and storing just in time for winter! This mix is perfect for the whole family! Whether you are a diabetic, watching...

This article explains how to make coffee - or more precisely how Cypriots make their coffee. Cyprus is small island placed on Mediterranean sea - somewhere in between Turkey/Lebanon/Egypt/Greece.

When it comes to preparing tea, British people probably do it best. If you want to taste the best tasting tea, try making one the British style. Next to coffee, hot brewed black tea is enjoyed...