Blender

This recipe is sponsored by Black Swan Vineyards

For an extra kick, add a dash of vodka to this refreshing drink.

Take this lemonade along on a picnic in a large Mason jar or a plastic container, stowed in the cooler with the other drinks.

Try this frothy, creamy cocktail instead of eggnog to kick off your Christmas festivities.

Luis Miguel López Alanís of Morelia, Mexico, writes: "Although I grew up in Mexico, it was in Chicago of all places that I learned to cook Mexican food. During the two years I lived there, I missed my country's food so much that I wrote to my mother in Zitácuaro and asked her to send me recipes so I could cook for myself. "Now I work as a tour guide in Michoacán, my home state, where I lead tours on Morelia's colonial history and architecture, and show tourists the Paricutín Volcano and monarch butterfly sanctuaries. And sometimes I do restaurant and market tours. Whenever business slows down, I enjoy cooking for my family. " Mexico is known for its aguas frescas, delicious cold "waters" made simply from fruits or vegetables, water, and sugar. They're the perfect refreshment on a hot day.

This drink is sweet, pretty, and refreshing. Grenadine can be found in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

This luscious, low-fat drink couldn't be easier to make. It has a thick, creamy texture produced by pureeing the frozen berries. No ice cubes necessary.

Try this healthful and satisfying drink in chilled glasses on a warm summer day.

Here's a great breakfast or after-workout cooler that's ready in seconds and tastes as good as one you'd get at a juice bar.

In this cooling blender drink, rum meets fresh pineapple, tart lime, and fragrant mint.

This refreshing cocktail can be a dessert, but it is also a great brunch drink. In Italy, Lucia likes to use Italian sparkling wine (such as spumante) instead of Champagne.