Berry

Omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly drink.

A lovely champagne cocktail.

This lovely version of Moscow's favorite drink is sweetened with raspberries and sugar. It's terrific over ice cream or served as a drink on its own.

Grape juice accents the berry flavor in this terrific-tasting drink.

This flavor combination results in an aquavit of a beautiful hue.

A colorful and sophisticated summer drink.

To get the most juice out of lemons, be sure they're at room temperature when you squeeze them.

Add a little fizz by substituting sparkling water or club soda for the two cups of water. Or make a sophisticated brunch beverage by using Champagne or sparkling wine.

Serve immediately as a thick maltlike drink or a soft "ice cream."

We found that a small amount of Pernod in the rickeys added an interesting but unimposing accent. If you don't care for the flavor of Pernod, simply substitute an equal amount of additional vodka.Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

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