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Drink Recipes

Tested drink recipes for American home cooks, from iced coffee and smoothies to fresh lemonade and classic cocktails. Mix one, then copy the keepers onto a Recipe Box card.

Twelve drinks to start with

Each one is written in cups and ounces, and built to pour from.

Tall glass of iced coffee over ice cubesIced Coffee5 minutes Healthy green smoothie in a glass with spinachGreen Smoothie5 minutes Iced matcha green tea latte with milkMatcha Latte5 minutes Mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallowsHot Chocolate10 minutes Pitcher of fresh lemonade with lemonsFresh Lemonade10 minutes Glass of fresh strawberry banana smoothieStrawberry Banana Smoothie5 minutes Cup of spiced chai latte with foamChai Latte15 minutes Classic margarita cocktail with lime and salt rimClassic Margarita5 minutes Pitcher and glasses of red wine sangria with fruitRed Wine SangriaMake ahead Mojito cocktail with mint and limeMojito5 minutes Glass of iced tea with lemonIced Tea15 minutes Pina colada cocktail with pineapplePina Colada5 minutes

Keep your drink wins

Found one your family asks for again. Copy it onto a card and file it under Drinks in the Albino Monkey Recipe Box, on real wooden dividers built to last.

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Drink questions, answered

What is the easiest drink to make from scratch
Fresh lemonade and iced tea are the simplest. Both come together in minutes with pantry staples, and you control exactly how sweet they are.
Which drinks can I make ahead for a party
Sangria, iced tea, and lemonade all hold up well in the fridge. Make them a few hours or a day ahead, then add ice or soda right before serving so they stay lively.
How do I make a cocktail without alcohol
Most of these cocktails have an easy virgin version. Leave out the rum, tequila, or wine and add a little more juice or soda. The mojito and pina colada are especially good as mocktails.
What is the secret to a thick smoothie
Use frozen fruit instead of fresh and go light on the liquid. Frozen banana, strawberries, or pineapple give body and chill without watering the smoothie down.

More drink recipes are added every week. Every one is tested, written for American kitchens, and built to pour from without scrolling past a life story.