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Blue Ribbon Drink Recipes

What better way to whet your whistle than with these crafty, satisfying cocktails, smoothies, punches, homemade coffee and ice cream drinks?! Mmm... kick back, relax and enjoy.

Two cups of Grown-Up Hot Chocolate.

Grown-up Hot Chocolate

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By Echo Day
In the amount of time it would normally take to microwave the water, mix in ...
(3 ratings)
Two glasses of Holiday Toddy.

Holiday Toddy

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By 'Ria Murphy
Gramma used to do something like this with red wine during the holidays, but I ...
(3 ratings)
Two glasses of Skinny Eggnog with whipped cream on top.

Skinny Eggnog

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By Nor Mac
This is really good if you like eggnog but don't like the fat. This is ...
(7 ratings)
Glasses of Hot Cranberry Orange Cider.

Hot Cranberry Orange Cider

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By Teressa Drenth
Developed this for all the different guests we had over the holidays. It's perfect ...
(3 ratings)
A glass of Grilled Lemonade.

Grilled Lemonade

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By Kitchen Crew
Sweet, tart, and easy to make at home, lemonade is a delicious way to cool ...
(1 rating)
Caramel Apple Cider with whipped cream on top.

Caramel Apple Cider

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By Jody Farmer
A great drink on those cold days.
(20 ratings)
Two glasses of The Perfect Red Sangria.

The Perfect Red Sangria

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By Melissa Royal
I love red wine sangria, so I have tried making it several different ways. I ...
(3 ratings)
Watermelon Lime Frosty Margaritas.

Watermelon Lime Frosty/margarita

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By CC MCCART-FROST
Definitely an adult beverage if you add the alcohol. If you don't like tequila you ...
(2 ratings)
Glasses of Watermelon Mint Lemonade.

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

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By Debbie W
Nothing says summer more than watermelon. The sweetness of the watermelon and lemon complement each ...
(4 ratings)
Two glasses of Hot Chocolate Peppermint Mocha.

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Mocha

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By Cathy Nunn
This is sort of a "copy-cat" recipe... Have you ever tried McDonald's Hot Chocolate Peppermint ...
(3 ratings)
Two glasses of Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog).

Coquito (puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog)

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By Rebecca Figueroa
This is a very typical, traditional Puerto Rican drink served during the holidays. It can ...
(10 ratings)
Best Bloody Mary served with a salt rim.

Best Bloody Mary

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By Jennifer Scott
During my bartending days, my co-tender and I would have drink competitions during the slow ...
(2 ratings)
Authentic Irish Coffee ready to be enjoyed.

Authentic Irish Coffee

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By Carolyn Haas
This is a replica of the coffee served at the Shannon Airport in Ireland. It ...
(7 ratings)
A big cup of Holiday Hot Cocoa with whipped cream on top.

Holiday Hot Cocoa

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By Pamela Dapice
This is a healthier version of a decadent, European hot chocolate. It's very thick, very ...
(2 ratings)
A glass of Spiced Christmas Tea.

Spiced Christmas Tea

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By Adrienne May
Another cherished Christmas recipe! Hope you and your family enjoy it.
(1 rating)
Hot Toddy with a lemon wedge.

Hot Toddy

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By Myra Bennett
Although spring has sprung in parts of the Midwest, a late round of flu and ...
(5 ratings)
Frozen Colorado Slush in a cup ready to serve.

Colorado Slush

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By Bonnie Porter
Everyone who has ever tasted this summertime icy drink loves it. I got this ...
(1 rating)
Cherry Lime Mojito in a glass.

Cherry Lime Mojito

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By Cara J Mastrangello
I used to work as a bartender and learned so many different cocktail combinations. Even ...
(2 ratings)
Virgin coconut mojito ready to serve.

Virgin Coco Mojito

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By Mikekey *
A non-alcoholic version of a coconut mojito. This uses Torani (or another brand) coconut flavor ...
(5 ratings)
Irish Coffee in a chocolate rimmed glass.

Irish Coffee By Nor

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By Nor Mac
With St. Paddy's Day around the corner, I decided to come up with a Baileys ...
(1 rating)
A small pitcher of spiced coffee creamer (fat free).

Spiced Coffee Creamer (fat-free)

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By Jennifer R
I'm always very sad when the grocery stores take the eggnog creamer off the shelf ...
(1 rating)
A caramel and mocha frappe in a glass with a straw.

Caramel Mocha Frappe

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By Jan Mullikin
If you like the popular fast-food frappe, you'll like this recipe. You make the mix, ...
(4 ratings)
Watermelon vodka slushes in a glass with a wedge of watermelon.

Watermelon Vodka Slush

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By Kristina Talkington
Such a light and refreshing drink! Great summer recipe!
(3 ratings)
Tropical wine slushy with a pineapple slice and cherry.

Tropical Wine Slushy

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By Lora DiGs
I love all fruit, so this slushy was made with ingredients I had on hand. ...
(3 ratings)
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