Beverages

Welcome to the Beverages section of Ellen Cooks, where you’ll find a collection of refreshing homemade beveragesperfect for any time of year. From easy drink recipes like fruit-infused waters and smoothies to cozy hot drinks and seasonal drink ideas for entertaining, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re looking to cool down with a crisp iced tea or warm up with a rich spiced cocoa, these homemade drink recipes are simple, satisfying, and made with real ingredients you can feel good about.

Virgin Shirley Temple mocktail with orange juice, ginger ale, grenadine, ice cubes, maraschino cherry, and fresh orange slice garnish in a tall glass
Virgin Shirley Temple with Orange Juice
Refreshing Virgin Mojito made with fresh mint leaves, lime wedges, crushed ice, simple syrup, and sparkling soda water in a tall glass.
Minty Lime Breeze - Easy Virgin Mojito
Blackberry Sunset Mocktail
Refreshing strawberry mocktail with crushed ice, fresh lime, sparkling water, mint and sliced strawberries served in a chilled glass.
Strawberry Mocktail with Crushed Ice

Hi, I’m Ellen — a passionate home cook dedicated to creating easy, flavorful recipes inspired by real-life cooking and shared family traditions. Every recipe on this site is a true collaboration, developed and tested together in our kitchen to ensure it’s reliable, simple to follow, and absolutely delicious.