Brunch

This twist on the classic brunch drink gets its flavor from three types of citrus. For large parties, you can prepare several batches a few hours ahead of time and store them in the freezer. Then, before serving, thaw the mixture slightly and whisk to blend.

(Coffee with Whipped Cream)

This chai recipe—inspired by versions in India—combines black tea, spices, and milk. The savory notes from black pepper and cardamom in this version give it a wonderful aromatic complexity.

Nahm Takrai This lightly sweetened drink, served with both lunch and dinner in Thailand, is very cooling with spicy foods.

We recommend using a good-quality California or Spanish sparkling wine for this recipe. Both are widely available and less expensive than Champagne.This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This is more of an infusion than a true tea, since it isn't made with tea leaves. You will have leftover spice tea to store.

Smoky chipotle chilies add a new dimension to the sizzle in these Bloody Marys.

Peel, slice, and freeze bananas in resealable plastic bags to use as a nutritious thickener for a variety of smoothies.

This tastes like a thick, rich ice cream shake, but it's virtually fat-free.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.