Beverages

From rustic farmhouse pours to polished artisanal vintages, hard cider goes down easy at these apple-centric producers.

Whether you love the hoppy zing of an IPA or the creamy, roasted flavors of a stout, these 10 Vermont breweries offer first-class ways to wet your whistle.

Looking for the best iced coffee in New England? Here are some of our favorites!

The Raspberry Lime Rickey is fruity and fizzy with a signature hint of lime, perfect for cooling off in New England’s summer months.

Before there were soccer fields and Gatorade, there were hayfields and switchel. Cool off with this old-fashioned switchel recipe from the Yankee archives.

This colorful combination of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and lime juice makes an ultra-refreshing summer drink.

Mad for maple? These four delicious maple syrup cocktail recipes are sure to delight.

This variation on the Friendly’s signature milkshake is a signature summer favorite at Vida Cantina in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A simple homemade frozen milk base is blended with fresh berries to produce the perfect Maine Blueberry “Fribble.”

This hot buttered rum recipe will warm you up on a chilly winter day. Serve at your next dinner or holiday party to earn rave reviews!

Few things are more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Simple and sweet, this classic lemonade recipe takes only a few minutes to make. 

Which is more beautiful: the full bloom of spring or the peak of fall? If you’re partial to the former, you’re in your element right now—and a tasty cocktail known as the May Flowers Fizz is a terrific way to celebrate blossom season.

This refreshing gin cocktail was inspired by a Weekends with Yankee visit to Tamworth Distilling at the southern edge of the White Mountains. Fragrant with aromas of ginger, lime, and rose, it’s a terrific way to celebrate blossom season.