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.

Glasses of Hot Cranberry Tea.

Hot Cranberry Tea

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By Deanne Dyer
This yummy, tasty drink is a tradition in our family during the holidays.
(5 ratings)
A glass of Homemade Holiday Cranberry Cider.

Homemade Holiday Cranberry Cider

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By Shannon Renee
This is great for holiday parties and family gatherings. This is a tradition in our ...
(2 ratings)
Spiced Pumpkin Rum Coffee Creamer in coffee.

Spiced Pumpkin Rum Coffee Creamer

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By Tiffany Bannworth
We like to make our creamers so we aren't victim to whatever they sell at ...
(4 ratings)
Glasses of Old-Virginia Wassail Cider.

Old Virginia Wassail Cider

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By Yvonne Corbett
This is a good drink anytime, but especially during the holidays. Great for cold weather ...
(4 ratings)
Glasses of Basil-Infused Watermelon Lemonade.

Basil-infused Watermelon Lemonade

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By Kim Biegacki
Wow, this is an incredible-tasting lemonade! It was my first time infusing and I love ...
(19 ratings)
Paloma

Paloma

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By Kitchen Crew
Tall, refreshing, and simply a fabulous tequila cocktail, the Paloma is a wonderful drink for ...
(1 rating)
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)
spicy margarita

Spicy Margarita

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By Kitchen Crew
Tequila’s a natural pairing for spicy chili peppers, and the margarita is a drink that ...
(1 rating)
Two glasses of Cuban Sangria.

Cuban Sangria

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By April Alvarez
Since I'm married to a Cuban, this is a holiday drink in our household.
(9 ratings)
Glasses of The Ultimate Margarita.

Bonnie's: The Ultimate Blue Ribbon Margarita

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By BonniE !
This is the best margarita you will ever drink! It took a while to fine-tune ...
(49 ratings)
Glasses of Southern Sweet Tea.

Southern Sweet Tea

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By Debby DeRousse
I love iced tea. I think I cut my teeth on iced tea. I drink ...
(20 ratings)
Glasses filled with Picnic Lemonade.

Picnic Lemonade

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By Robin Poindexter
Hot, humid summers in the heartland call for a refreshing beverage. My recipe.
(3 ratings)
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)
Fresh Lemonade Syrup used to make lemonade.

Fresh Lemonade Syrup

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By Amy Croyle
I got this recipe from my mom a few years ago and since then I ...
(8 ratings)
Two Kahlua Mocha Frappes ready to drink.

Kahlua Mocha Frappe

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By Mary Lee
Mmm mmm good! Great couples drink.
(6 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)
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