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Easy & Cheap Drink Recipes

Let me tell you, there's nothing like sippin' on a cozy Apple Cider Punch in the winter, or a Passion Tea Lemonade in the summer. It's a whole lot more cost-effective to make drinks at home than to go out to a fancy bar or restaurant.

These easy and cheap drink recipes won't burn your wallet, when you're entertaining. Kids, adults, cocktails or mocktails, we got you covered. Find a new favorite today!    

  • A pitcher of blueberry lemonade with mint.
    Blueberry Mint Lemonade Mocktail
  • glass of iced tea
    How to Brew Iced Tea in Your Instant Pot
  • A pot of creamy hot chocolate with a metal whisk.
    Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
  • Glasses of strawberry lemonade topped with sliced fruit.
    Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Recipe)
  • Cranberry lime margarita mocktails served on a holiday table with cranberries and greenery.
    Cranberry Lime Margarita Mocktail (Easy Christmas Drink)
  • No alcohol Christmas punch topped with cranberries and an orange slice.
    Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch
  • Non-alcoholic fall drinks.
    15+ Non-Alcoholic Fall Drinks & Mocktails for Cozy Autumn Vibes
  • Punch in a tall glass topped with a cinnamon stick...
    Thanksgiving Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
  • A mason jar filled with pineapple agua fresca and two straws.
    Pineapple Agua Fresca
  • passion tea lemonade pin
    Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe
  • favorite holiday recipes
    A Twist on Tradition with Two Holiday Recipes!
  • Glass of apple cider punch garnished with fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
    Apple Cider Punch (Easy Fall & Holiday Recipe)
  • champagne flute of apple cider mimosa
    Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe (Apple Cider Cocktail) Perfect for Fall!
  • Hot chocolate bar feature on chalkboard sign.
    Hot Chocolate Bar Ideas (with Printable Checklist!)
  • winter mocktails
    11 Festive Winter Mocktails {Non-Alcohol Drinks}
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