Beverage Recipes
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Veggie Juice Hot Shots
Made with citrus, sugar, and a splash of heat, these are a simple and refreshing addition to any meal....
Mango-Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie
Antioxidant-rich mango and anti-inflammatory pineapple team up with coconut milk....
Power Smoothies
Need a quick, portable meal? Break out your blender ...
Banana-Chocolate Smoothie
Almonds and walnuts provide healthy monounsaturated fats and add a rich, nutty flavor to this sweet and creamy smoothie. Raisins add fiber, iron, and antioxidants....
Juicy Berry Smoothie
Nothing beats the berry for summertime nutrition. In this kid-friendly smoothie, yogurt provides probiotics and protein, and flaxseed oil adds omega-3 fats. Use any mix of berries you like....
Creamy Avocado Smoothie
This creamy, pale green smoothie is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and zinc....
Green Tea and Goji Berry Smoothie
This sunrise-colored smoothie, fortified with a small dose of caffeine, may convince you to give up coffee as your morning beverage....
Rhubarb Lemonade Spritzer
Makes 2 quarts / Serving tip: Beautiful served in tall tumblers or champagne flutes with a long, thin peel of lemon zest swirling around...
Make Your Own Chai
Spicy chai tea, called masala chai in its native India, is a simple blend of black tea, milk, sugar, and spices. You can buy it in many guises, but making your own is easy, too....
Watermelon Cocktail
A refreshing drink that’s beautiful served in a wine glass....
Mixed Berry and Mint Granita
Serves 12 / This refreshing dessert can also be served as a slushy. Spoon into goblets and garnish with fresh lemon peel or mint sprigs for a partylike feel....
Lemon Ginger Toddy
Hibiscus Punch
Look for dried hibiscus blossoms in the bulk or herbal-tea section...
Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine November, 2005 Serves 68 / Like its virgin cousin, spiced apple cider, mulled wine incorporates the key holiday spicescinnamon, nutmeg, and...
5-Color Vegetable Juice
5-Color Vegetable Juice July, 2005 Serves 2 / This combo knocks out all five food-color categories in one shot: green (celery) for phytochemicals such...
