Drinks & Cocktails
71 recipes in the drinks & cocktails category — each tested in our kitchen with per-serving calories, cost, and step-by-step instructions you can actually follow.
Chapman (Nigerian Cocktail)
Lagos's favorite mocktail. bittersweet, citrusy, deeply red. Blackcurrant cordial, Fanta, Sprite, lime, bitters. Refreshing as a Saturday afternoon in Ikoyi.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.40/serving
Zobo (Nigerian Hibiscus Drink)
Tart, ruby-red drink steeped from dried hibiscus petals with ginger, pineapple, and clove. vitamin C–rich, vegan, refreshing, and uniquely West African.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 80 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.40/serving
Authentic Masala Chai
Properly brewed Indian spiced milk tea. green cardamom, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, simmered with strong black tea and creamy milk. The real thing, not a "chai latte."
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 120 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.50/serving
Iced Vanilla Oat Latte
Cafe-quality iced latte at home in five minutes. vanilla syrup, oat milk, espresso. Save $7 per day and tweak it to your sweetness exactly.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Calories
- 130 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.90/serving
Classic Caipirinha
Brazil's national cocktail. lime, sugar, and cachaça muddled into the freshest, brightest drink in the western hemisphere.
- Time
- 3 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.80/serving
Classic Homemade Lemonade
Bright, tart, and barely sweet — the way fresh-squeezed lemonade should taste. Five minutes of work, zero artificial anything.
- Time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
- Calories
- 110 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.35/serving
Tropical Mango Smoothie
Frozen mango blended with banana, yogurt, and a splash of orange juice. Thick, creamy, and naturally sweet — no added sugar needed.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.20/serving
Spinach Pineapple Green Smoothie
Two big handfuls of spinach disappear into pineapple, banana, and ginger. Tastes like a tropical fruit drink — not like a salad.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.40/serving
Mixed Berry Blast Smoothie
Triple-berry frozen blend with banana and almond milk. Antioxidant-rich, ready in 4 minutes, kid-approved purple.
- Time
- 4 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.50/serving
Mango Lassi (Indian Yogurt Smoothie)
Indian restaurant classic — yogurt blended with ripe mango, cardamom, and a touch of honey. Cooling counterpart to spicy curries.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.80/serving
Iced Matcha Latte
Stone-ground green tea powder whisked into milk over ice. Caffeine without the coffee crash, antioxidants in every sip.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Calories
- 140 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.10/serving
Cold-Brew Iced Coffee
Coarse-ground beans steeped 12 hours in cold water. Naturally less acidic than hot brew, smooth enough to drink black, ready by morning.
- Time
- 12 hr 5 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 5 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.45/serving
Watermelon Mint Cooler
Fresh watermelon pureed with lime and mint, served over crushed ice. Five ingredients, electrolyte-rich, perfect 100°F afternoon drink.
- Time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 80 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.60/serving
Coconut Water Lime Refresh
Fresh coconut water shaken with lime, ginger syrup, and a sprig of basil. Nature's sports drink — minerals, electrolytes, no added sugar.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 60 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.30/serving
Real Mexican Hot Chocolate
Whole milk simmered with dark chocolate, cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne. Whisked frothy. The hot chocolate that ruins the powdered stuff forever.
- Time
- 13 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.60/serving
Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus petals, lightly sweetened, served ice-cold. Tart, ruby-red, and packed with vitamin C.
- Time
- 3 hr 15 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 50 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.30/serving
Pineapple Ginger Juice
Fresh pineapple blended with ginger, lime, and a touch of mint. Bright, peppery, anti-inflammatory — Caribbean wellness in a glass.
- Time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 95 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.10/serving
Classic Strawberry Milkshake
Real strawberries blended with vanilla ice cream and whole milk. Diner-style milkshake — thick enough to need a spoon.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 410 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.40/serving
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Frozen banana, peanut butter, milk, and a drizzle of honey. Twenty grams of protein, zero protein powder, breakfast in three minutes.
- Time
- 3 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.95/serving
Homemade Spiced Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic)
Real ginger root simmered with lime, brown sugar, and chili. Punchier than store-bought, with the heat of fresh ginger that stings the back of your throat.
- Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
- Calories
- 120 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.55/serving
Tropical Juice
A blend of fresh mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and a squeeze of lime — the kind of juice that tastes like a vacation. No added sugar; the fruit does all the work.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.80/serving
Whiskey Sour Without Eggs
A refreshing whiskey sour made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken hard over ice. No egg white in this version — just clean, bright, balanced cocktail. Serve over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Tequila Sunrise
A visually stunning cocktail of tequila and orange juice with a grenadine sunrise effect at the base. The layered colours — from amber at the top to deep red at the bottom — make it as beautiful as it is refreshing.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Flavor Mimosa
Flavor Mimosa is the RecipeCrave take on a classic brunch drink — sparkling wine meets a trio of tropical fruit juices for a brunch cocktail with more depth and colour than your average mimosa.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan is a chic, rose-pink cocktail of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime. Served straight up in a martini glass, it is tart, slightly sweet, and deeply sophisticated.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Rainbow Paradise
Rainbow Paradise is a colourful layered cocktail with distinct fruit tiers — each sip moves through a different flavour. Vibrant, Instagram-worthy, and as delicious as it looks.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Long Island Iced Tea
Five spirits — vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec — shaken with lemon juice and a splash of cola. Despite its name it contains no tea, but it does taste surprisingly drinkable. Handle with appropriate respect.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Margarita
The margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken over ice and served with a salted rim. It can be straight up or frozen, blended or spicy — but the balance of sweet, sour, and salt never fails.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Champagne Holiday
Champagne Holiday is a celebratory sparkling cocktail with festive fruit and a champagne base. Light, elegant, and designed for toasting — whether it is New Year, a birthday, or a Tuesday that deserves marking.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Classic Mojito
The classic Cuban highball: fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and soda water. Muddled, filled with ice, and topped up until it fizzes. Light, herbaceous, and endlessly refreshing on a warm day.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Passion Fruit Daiquiri
A tropical twist on the classic daiquiri: white rum, fresh passion fruit pulp, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup shaken hard and served up. Vivid, fruity, and vibrantly tangy.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Wings Signature
Wings Signature is the house cocktail — a bold, fruity blend developed exclusively for RecipeCrave. Bright, effervescent, and lightly sweet with a finish that lingers. Ask your bartender for the full pour.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Classic Martini
Classic Martini is proof that london dry gin and dry vermouth rarely need much help. Simple technique, generous results.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Moscow Mule
A Moscow Mule combines vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer served over ice in a copper mug. The mug keeps it cold while the ginger beer adds a spicy kick that makes this a year-round crowd-pleaser.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Kiwi Fizz
Kiwi Fizz is a sparkling cocktail built around fresh kiwi, a citrus squeeze, and light fizz. Bright green, zingy, and refreshing — a signature drink that tastes like summer.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Wavy
Wavy is a smooth, tropical cocktail with a gentle gradient of colours and a relaxed, fruit-forward flavour. Light on alcohol, long on refreshment — the drink to order when you want to feel the vibe.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Blue Colada
White rum and blue curaçao do the heavy lifting in this Mediterranean drink. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Cinnamon Mimosa
Cinnamon Mimosa adds a warm spice note to the classic champagne and juice pairing. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick garnish make this the mimosa for autumn brunch tables and holiday mornings.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Bubble Signature
Bubble Signature is a playful layered drink with bubbles, fruit, and a creamy finish. Light and visually striking — perfect as a celebratory toast or an afternoon indulgence.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Whipped Cream Mimosa
Whipped Cream Mimosa tops the classic sparkling wine and juice combination with a cloud of sweetened whipped cream. Indulgent, festive, and best enjoyed slowly before the cream dissolves into the bubbles.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $3.50/serving
Blackberry Lavender Lemonade
A floral lemonade steeped with culinary lavender, sweetened gently with maple, and finished with muddled fresh blackberries. Calm, fragrant, and beautifully purple — a slow-sip refresher for warm afternoons.
- Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Rhubarb Ginger Fizz
Tart rhubarb syrup meets a squeeze of lime and a long pour of ginger ale for a rosy, unexpectedly grown-up fizz. Sharp, sparkling, and endlessly refreshing over plenty of ice.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Cranberry Grapefruit Cooler
Cranberry Grapefruit Cooler turns cranberry juice and grapefruit juice into a drink worth repeating. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Raspberry Lime Cooler
At its heart, this drink is simply pineapple juice and crushed raspberries, treated well. Ready in about 10 minutes with everyday kitchen kit.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Minted Citrus Julep
A pitcher-style julep built on mint-steeped sugar water, lemon-lime soda, and ginger ale with a drizzle of fresh lime. Sweet, cooling, and made for sharing on a hot day.
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Maple Blueberry Refresher
Muddled mint and maple syrup laced with blueberry and a splash of soda for a gently sweet, berry-forward refresher. Add frozen blueberries as edible ice for extra chill.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Frosted Berry Sparkler
White grape and pineapple shaken with blueberries and mint, strained over ice and topped with lemon-lime soda. A pale, sparkling cooler that suits both snowy holidays and summer evenings.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Honey Grape Sparkler
Deep purple grape juice whisked with honey and lemon, then lengthened with soda for a fruity, lightly sparkling jug drink. Freeze a few grapes the night before to use as ice that never waters it down.
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Fruit-Infused Water
A make-it-your-way infusion: cucumber, citrus, berries, herbs, or warm spices steeped quietly in cold water. All flavour, barely any sugar — the easiest way to drink more water.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Coconut Vanilla Iced Tea
Strong-brewed black tea cooled and sweetened with homemade coconut and vanilla syrups. Smooth, lightly tropical, and far more interesting than any bottled iced tea.
- Time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Chocolate Mint Cream Mocktail
A dessert in a glass: mint choc-chip ice cream blended smooth with coconut cream and milk, served in a chocolate-swirled martini glass. Rich, cooling, and unapologetically indulgent.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Vanilla Orange Cream Float
Softened vanilla ice cream folded into fresh orange juice with a final pour of blackcurrant over ice. Creamy, citrusy, and reminiscent of a childhood ice-cream van — all grown up.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Virgin Piña Colada
This drink builds its flavour on pineapple juice and cream of coconut. It asks little and gives plenty.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Strawberry Coconut Colada
A blushing twist on the virgin colada — fresh strawberries blended with pineapple, cream of coconut, and crushed ice for a fruity, frosty cooler the whole table will want.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Savoury Tomato Mocktail
A virgin take on the brunch classic: chilled tomato juice spiked with hot sauce and Worcestershire, stirred with a celery stick and finished with salt and cracked pepper. Spicy, savoury, and bracing.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Citrus Collins Mocktail
A bright, lemonade-style long drink: fresh lemon and simple syrup lengthened with soda over ice and brightened with an orange slice. Low in sugar, high in refreshment.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Cherry Vanilla Soda
The crowd-pleasing classic: ginger ale tinted and sweetened with grenadine, brightened with a squeeze of lemon and crowned with a glazed cherry. Sweet, fizzy, and family-friendly.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Cola Grenadine Fizz
About as simple as a mocktail gets — cola over ice with a dash of grenadine for a hint of sweetness and a rosy tint. The easy, no-fuss order for any age.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Berry Basil Smash Mocktail
One pot, raspberry juice and blueberry juice, and this mocktail nearly cooks itself. On the table in about 10 minutes.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Vanilla Ice Cream Soda Float
A nostalgic float: softened vanilla ice cream whipped frothy with lemon-lime soda and finished with a dash of cola. Endlessly customisable with different soda and ice-cream flavours.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Tiger Nut Milk (Kunun Aya)
Built on tiger nuts and dates, this Nigerian drink delivers big for very little effort. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Guava Drink
A generous Guyanese drink where ripe guavas and lemon slices share the bowl. It asks little and gives plenty.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Soursop Drink
Soursop pulp and lemon juice set the tone for this easygoing Guyanese drink. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Fruit Punch
Cherries and pineapple give this Caribbean drink its backbone. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Coconut Drink
A generous Guyanese drink where coconut and piece of spice share the bowl. Genuinely beginner-friendly from start to finish.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Mango Drink
Here mango pulp come together in a Guyanese drink with real depth. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Super Smoothie
This is the South African drink to reach for when there is papaya or mango in the kitchen. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Homemade Ice Tea
This South African drink builds its flavour on cinnamon stick and whole cloves. It asks little and gives plenty.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Kunun Zaki
Ginger and vitamin a maize pap do the heavy lifting in this Nigerian drink. Straightforward steps, dependable results.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Orange Sweet Potato Smoothie
Orange Sweet Potato Smoothie keeps things honest: orange fleshed sweet potato and apples, handled with care. Written for real home kitchens, not restaurant pass counters.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Orange Sweet Potato Juice
At its heart, this Nigerian drink is simply orange sweet potato tubers and ginger, treated well. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving