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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.

Frosty Cranberry Shrub

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By Jennifer Enders
I love anything with cranberry in it. This is great for anytime, winter or summer.
(1 rating)

Bullfrog

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By Renée G.
These are something of a cross between a fruit smoothie and a cocktail.
(1 rating)

Peach Wine

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By Kitchen Crew
This cocktail is a refreshing summer take on a sangria or punch. Using fresh, in-season ...
(4 ratings)

Tranquillo

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By Tess Geer
This delicious drink is served at Firefly, a Kimpton restaurant, in Washington DC. It's one ...
(3 ratings)

Lynn & Paul's Fruit Tea

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By Linda Barker
My neice gave me this recipe several years ago, we really like the blend of ...
(13 ratings)

Dirty Banana Cocktail

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By Lynda Hayes
Back in the 70's everyone played cards on Saturday night I was growing up and ...
(9 ratings)

Aunt Fely's Fruit Tea

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By Amanda Brecht
This is my Aunt Felyscia's fabulous fruit tea recipe that has become one of my ...
(19 ratings)

Ginger Lemonade

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By Diane Swan
This is so refreshing on a hot summer day. If you want to dress ...
(7 ratings)
strawberry margarita

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

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By Kitchen Crew
Right behind the original margarita in all-time popularity, you’ll find the strawberry margarita. This tequila ...
(1 rating)

Hugo Spritz

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By Kitchen Crew
In 2005, Italian bartender Roland Gruber had a brilliant idea: Use a sweet floral base ...
(1 rating)
Two glasses of Homemade Holiday Eggnog.

Homemade Holiday Eggnog

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By Francine Lizotte
Rich and creamy, this Homemade Holiday Eggnog is sure to please everyone! Sprinkle on some ...
(1 rating)
Peppermint Marshmallows on a platter and in hot chocolate.

Peppermint Marshmallows

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By Joey Wolf
Need a use for those leftover candy canes? Do you like peppermint cocoa? Try this ...
(3 ratings)
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)
Mexican Rice Milk, Horchata Mexicana poured into two glasses.

Mexican Rice Milk, Horchata Mexicana

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By Juliann Esquivel
This rice drink is both refreshing and delicious. It is made with rice, almonds, cinnamon, ...
(9 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)
Pina Colada Slush garnished with fresh fruit.

Pina Colada Slush

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By Family Favorites
If you're having a cookout or a party this summer, greet your guests with a ...
(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)
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)
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