Drinks
Thick Italian hot chocolate with dark chocolate
Italian-style hot chocolate with milk, cocoa and dark chocolate, thickened with a little cornstarch. Four small cups with a rich, spoonable texture.
Recipes in this category
Drinks
Explore 12 published recipes in the Drinks collection at Manual de Cocina. This page brings together different preparations so you can compare ingredients, serving sizes and estimated times before choosing what to cook. Open a recipe to see the full list of ingredients and follow the preparation in order, from the first task through to serving. Some dishes need oven time, stovetop cooking, chilling or resting, so read the whole method before you start and prepare the equipment you will need. If you plan to change the number of servings, check the measurements carefully and review any storage advice. Photographs are provided as a visual reference where available, although results can vary with ingredients and kitchen equipment. Browse the collection to find an idea that suits the time and food you have.
Explore 12 Drinks recipes
Drinks
Homemade Sangria: Classic Spanish Red Wine Sangria Recipe
Homemade sangria with red wine, orange, lemon, apple, cinnamon, a splash of brandy and sparkling water. Fresh, fruity and ready to serve in 2 hours.
Drinks
Blended piña colada with rum and coconut cream
Fresh pineapple, juice, sweetened coconut cream and rum weighed in grams: two servings with measured crushed ice.
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Homemade cappuccino with espresso and milk
A cappuccino without added sugar, using 36 g espresso and 120 g whole milk, fine foam and a temperature check.
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Four-layer rainbow fruit juice
Rainbow fruit juice with blueberry, strawberry, kiwi and mango layers. Ingredients for 4 glasses, freezing time and step-by-step assembly, without colouring.
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Strawberry Lemonade
Homemade strawberry lemonade with fresh strawberries, lemon juice and mint. Serves 4, ready in 15 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling.
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Colombian Salpicón Fruit Drink
Cold Colombian drink of blended watermelon with water, lemon and diced fruit, served in tall glasses with optional vanilla ice cream. Makes 6 glasses.
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Strawberry banana smoothie with Greek yogurt
A creamy strawberry banana smoothie with Greek yogurt and almond milk. Cold and ready in 10 minutes, with measured amounts for two glasses.
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Homemade rice horchata with cinnamon
A chilled, dairy-free rice horchata: soak the rice cold, blend, strain thoroughly and sweeten with vanilla. Serve over ice after chilling. This recipe makes six glasses.
Drinks
Energizing Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie
Refreshing smoothie with banana, apple, spinach, strawberries and cucumber, perfect to start your day with energy.
Drinks
Mixed Berry Smoothie inspired by Grimace
Creamy smoothie with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and banana, blended with plant-based milk and vanilla.
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Fruit Smoothie with Cream
Creamy fruit shake with banana, strawberries, pineapple, mango, watermelon, kiwi, grapes and cream, served ice-cold.