Drinks & Cocktails
40 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.
veganChapman (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
veganZobo (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
vegetarianAuthentic 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
veganIced 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
veganClassic 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
veganClassic 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
vegetarianTropical 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
veganSpinach 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
veganMixed 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
vegetarianMango 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
vegetarianIced 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
veganCold-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
veganWatermelon 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
veganCoconut 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
vegetarianReal 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
veganIced 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
veganPineapple 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
vegetarianClassic 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
vegetarianBanana 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
veganHomemade 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
The classic martini — gin and dry vermouth stirred over ice and strained into a chilled coupe, garnished with a lemon twist or olive. Bracingly cold, crystal clear, and the benchmark of cocktail elegance.
- 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
Blue Colada is a vivid blue twist on the piña colada — rum, coconut cream, pineapple, and blue curaçao blended with ice into a slushy, tropical escape. Bright blue, creamy, and wildly refreshing.
- 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