Brunch

This tastes like a thick, rich ice cream shake, but it's virtually fat-free.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This is said to be the cavalryman's answer to Artillery Punch.

Fizzes, which have been popular drinks in the late morning and afternoon, are usually served in highball glasses. They are made from liquor, citrus juices, and sugar, shaken with ice. The mixture is strained into glasses, which are then filled with club soda or other carbonated drink, including champagne. Egg, both yolk and white, is used in some fizzes.

This twist on the classic brunch drink gets its flavor from three types of citrus. For large parties, you can prepare several batches a few hours ahead of time and store them in the freezer. Then, before serving, thaw the mixture slightly and whisk to blend.

(Coffee with Whipped Cream)

This chai recipe—inspired by versions in India—combines black tea, spices, and milk. The savory notes from black pepper and cardamom in this version give it a wonderful aromatic complexity.

Nahm Takrai This lightly sweetened drink, served with both lunch and dinner in Thailand, is very cooling with spicy foods.

We recommend using a good-quality California or Spanish sparkling wine for this recipe. Both are widely available and less expensive than Champagne.This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If desired, the smoothie can be strained to remove the berry seeds, but the seeds contain lots of beneficial dietary fiber.