Beverages
Alcohol-Free Cocktails Aren’t New. Just Ask a Soda Jerk
Today’s home bartenders have a lot to learn from the Razzle Dazzle, the Maple Frostbite, and the Orange Crush.
These Are the Best French Presses
We tested glass, plastic, and stainless-steel French presses to find the best one for everyday use.
DIY Maraschino Cherries Are Summer’s Hottest Accessory
Your banana splits and cherry lime rickeys will thank you.
17 Malts, Shakes, Floats, and Sundaes to Turn Your Kitchen Into a Soda Shop This Summer
Plus, old-school soda fountain drinks that deserve a comeback.
Trampoline Frappé
Nothing hits harder on a hot day than this nonalcoholic frappé: ruby strawberries, herbaceous basil, and tangy pineapple will quench your thirst.
Orange Crush
Back in the heyday of the soda fountain, calling a drink a crush meant you were using fresh ingredients. Here’s a retro-modern take on the old-school Orange Crush.
Maple Frostbite
This soda shop classic helps maple and vanilla shine.
Razzle Dazzle
This nonalcoholic drink—a soda fountain classic—pairs pineapple, lemon, and an easy homemade raspberry vinegar.
Mocha Egg Cream
For this mocha egg cream, the soda fountain delight gets a wake-up call with instant espresso powder.
Cherry Lime Rickey Float
The cherry on top of this tangy, tart ice cream float is an actual homemade maraschino cherry.
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
From cocktails to sundaes, these homemade maraschino cherries will serve you well.
Banana Milkshake
Easy, creamy, and dreamy, this banana milkshake gets a dash of warm spice to complement the real fruit flavor.
Fresh Strawberry Milkshake
A secret ingredient helps all the flavors of this homemade strawberry milkshake shine (hint: you definitely have it in your pantry already).
Summer Jam Floats
This fruity ice cream float will cool you off while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Chocolate Malt
Put on your bobby socks and make this old-fashioned chocolate malt with just four ingredients.
Egg Cream
If you can’t make your way to Manhattan or Brooklyn to get your hands on a classic New York egg cream, here’s your ticket to make this nostalgic fountain drink at home.
Root Beer Float
As much as we love a trip to the ice cream parlor, the best root beer float is the one you make yourself.
Lime Rickey
The sparkling lime rickey is a simple, refreshing nonalcoholic drink, fit for a hot summer day.
Your Favorite In-Flight Cookie Is Even Better As a Milkshake
These crumbly, faintly spiced biscuits were born to be blended with ice cream.
Salted Speculoos Malts
A playful spin on the classic malted milkshake, made with speculoos (or Biscoff) cookie butter.