Milk Punch

Rich, frothy, and ideal for the holidays (or any time at all).

DIY Chocolate Liqueur

Delicately sweet with a hint of bitterness, swapping out store-bought chocolate liqueur with this homemade version made with cacao nibs is like adding expensive dark chocolate to your drink instead of a jigger of Nestle Quik.

The Varnish's Milk Punch

This historic punch recipe originates from a 1711 British recipe, but The Varnish's Max Seaman made some modifications for the modern day drinker.

DIY Hazelnut Liqueur

Hazelnut liqueur flies a bit under the radar compared to its nutty cousin amaretto. However, hazelnut liqueur has a layered and complex flavor that makes it a treat to sip on its own after dinner or shake up in a cocktail.

DIY Raspberry Liqueur

Raspberry liqueur isn't hard to find, but the bottles you can buy are all over the map. Some options are candy sweet, while others are cough syrup-strong. Making your own liqueur gives you control over how sweet and boozy the end result is—you're likely to end up with something that better suits your sugar tolerance.

Chocolate Milk from Scratch

This isn't so much a recipe as a guideline; start here and adjust to your personal taste. You can use whatever kind of milk is your favorite; I prefer 2%. Any sweetener is acceptable: honey, sugar, agave syrup, even maple syrup can work. Just remember that each has a different sweetness level.

Mulled Wine Ice Cream

This ice cream works a lot like vanilla bean—gently but assertively spiced with floral, fruity, and citrusy flavors working in tandem. It's a good general purpose ice cream but with a point of view all its own. The way mulled wine should be.

DIY Strawberry Liqueur

A sweet liqueur flavored with strawberries and tarragon.

DIY Coffee Liqueur

DIY coffee liqueur tastes like like a fresh cup of coffee with added depth from rum and just enough sugar to make it great for sipping or mixing—or baking and dessert garnishing.

DIY Melon Liqueur

The key to finding a melon-flavored liqueur that is not cloyingly sweet: make it at home.