This summer-spun mojito recipe is really a gorgeous cocktail with incredible flavor. There’s a homemade simple syrup made with spicy ginger and tart cherries, which has a bright red color and a delicious fruitiness. Add the usual mint, lime, and rum back into the equation, and this modified mojito is a total winner. Enjoy!

You read that right: Beer popsicles! These spiked frozen pops are an homage to our childhood summer days, with the adult kick of a crisp, refreshing beer. Fresh cherries and lemon juice are a sweet-tart choice, pairing just fabulously with the honeyed, banana-like flavors of Hefeweizen beer. Get the recipe here.

Chances are that you won’t make it through the holiday season without encountering at least one cold glass of eggnog. The spiked egg and milk cocktail dates back to 17^th century Europe, where it was enjoyed as an indulgent upper class drink. Today, it’s been diluted down to little more than cheap, sugary milk with artificial flavorings and additives—most commercial eggnog doesn’t even have real eggs in it. Fortunately, it’s incredibly simple to make the real deal—in the traditional style—in your own kitchen. With just fresh egg yolks, quality milk and a glug of bourbon, you can get toasty this holiday with your own homemade eggnog. Here’s how to do it.

The archetypal frozen coffee drink of our generation is the Starbucks Frappuccino. It's cold, it's chocolately, it's caffeinated, and it's so crazy good. But it's also upwards of five smackers for a large glass, not to mention 400 calories. And also, not very organic. Satisfy all of the above by being your own barista. This organic Frappuccino recipe gets all the right without much of the wrong. 

Observing a barista whip together a specially crafted espresso drink can feel a little like watching a magician. A little bit of steam, some fancy arm movements and suddenly a perfect creamy latte with just a hint of foam appears ready for you to enjoy.

Unfortunately those lattes from your favorite java spots can start to add up budget-wise. The disposable cups, lids and sleeves used to hold the drinks also contribute to unnecessary waste.

So can you pull off the same coffee magic at home? Absolutely. Making a latte at home takes just a few simple steps. No elaborate machines needed.

Take advantage of two seasonal ingredients available wherever you’re living — fresh mint and clementines. Infused in vodka, the resulting spirit is an invigorating, fruity mixer perfect for winter warming cocktails.

Make this easy homemade almond milk recipe. It's creamy, delicious and ohh so good for you—it has tons of protein and fiber!. Use it on your morning oatmeal, in your smoothie, coffee, or tea. Really just use it any time you would use dairy milk, the uses are endless. And you know exactly what's in it. No mystery ingredients. 

Ingredients:

1 cup raw almonds or cashews
3 cups water
Sugar or sweetener, to taste

This creamy, sweet festive drink is pure holiday comfort. Your family won't believe it's dairy-free and actually good for you!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 cups Almond Cream*, unsweetened
1/2 cup date paste (dates blended with a little water)
2 Tbsp grade B maple syrup
2 frozen bananas
2 tsp flax seed oil (*optional)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp nutmeg plus additional for sprinkling
1/4 tsp cinnamon

In this remarkably multifaceted martini, a few teensy slivers of jalapeno transform what would be a tasty but ho-hum strawberry margarita into a modern classic. And while you're sipping, try this trick: Concentrate on the taste of each individual ingredient, and you will be able to transport the jalapeno from the merest suggestion of heat to center stage.

• 2 organic strawberries, hulled
• 4 slivers peeled and seeded organic jalapeno chile
• 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed organic lemon juice