Make Ahead

The mead you make with this recipe will reflect the qualities of the honey you use. Consult our guide to mead and consider using a first-rate varietal honey. Because mead is fairly high in alcohol (10- to 12-percent by volume), I recommend 12-ouncebottles over 22-ounce ones.

These nourishing atoles — fruit-flavored drinks thickened with corn tortilla flour — are served much like hot chocolate. They are warming on cold mornings or evenings.

Horchata is a refreshing iced drink served in Mexico. It is made with almonds, raw rice, or melon seeds.

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

Omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly drink.

This lovely version of Moscow's favorite drink is sweetened with raspberries and sugar. It's terrific over ice cream or served as a drink on its own.