Easy, delicious drink recipes, just right for any time.
Southern Mint Julep
4 sprigs mint leaves, fresh
1 t. sugar
1 jigger bourbon whiskey
Crush mint leaves and sugar in a 12-ounce glass. Fill with crushed ice and whiskey. Stir until glass frosts. Decorate with mint sprig.
added February 28, 2011
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries
6 oz. rum
1 (6 oz.) can frozen limeade
Combine ingredients in blender; add ice cubes and liquefy.
added February 28, 2011
Chocolate-Banana Milk Shake
5 scoops chocolate ice cream
1/4 c. Hershey’s chocolate
1/2 c. Cool Whip
1 banana
1/2 to 1 c. milk
1 T. peanut butter, optional
Add all ingredients in blender. Add milk to desired thickness.
added February 28, 2011
Champagne Punch
2 pkg. frozen strawberries
2 bottles ginger ale
ice
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 bottle pink champagne
Put strawberries and pineapple in punch bowl. Add ginger ale and mix well; add ice. Add the champagne at serving time.
added February 28, 2011
Wassail Bowl
1 gallon apple cider
1 can frozen lemonade
1 can frozen orange juice
Tie 1 T. whole cloves and 1 T. whole spice in cheesecloth; add to cider mixture along with 2 t. ground nutmeg. Cover; bring to boil, then simmer about 20 minutes. Discard spice bag. Great when served hot with a cinnamon stick in each mug.
added February 28, 2011
Russian Tea
Slice:
4 oranges
3 lemons
Sprinkle 2 cups sugar over fruit; let stand for 2 hours.
Place in clean cloth:
2 T. tea
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. cloves
1 t. allspice
Lay on top of fruit and sugar mixture. Pour 1 gallon boiling water over spices and fruit; let steep 10 minutes. Be sure to dissolve sugar and strain.
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Grape Wine
5 small cans frozen grape juice
5 c. sugar
1/2 t. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 gallon jug
1 strong balloon
Mix the yeast with the warm water. Stir sugar into thawed juice thoroughly. Add yeast mixture to juice and pour into jug. Fill jug the rest of the way with warm water within an inch of the top. Fasten balloon to top of jug. Set in dark, cool place for about 5 weeks. When all the air leaves the balloon, wine is ready to serve.
added February 28, 2011
Eggnog
4 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
4 c. milk
1/8 t. salt
1/8 t. nutmeg
Beat eggs in bowl; add sugar and salt, stirring until blended. Add milk and vanilla to egg mixture, stirring. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with nutmeg.
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Hot Cider
2 quarts apple cider
6 whole cloves
1 sweet orange, unpeeled, thinly sliced
2 thin slices lemon
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
6 sticks cinnamon
Combine ingredients in large crock pot and heat at low temperature for three hours. Serve hot.
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Friendship Tea
1 (18 oz.) jar Tang
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. pre-sweetened lemonade mix
1 t. ground cloves
1/2 c. instant tea
2 1/2 t. cinnamon
1 (3 oz.) pkg. apricot Jell-O
Mix all ingredients together and put into airtight container. Three level teaspoons will make a warm cup of tea.
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Cranberry Punch
1 family size cranberry punch
2 1/2 gallon orange sherbet
Blend together in a blender and fill jugs; freeze. When ready to serve, thaw and serve as a slush.
added February 28, 2011
Pink Punch
1 can red Hawaiian Punch
1 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
Pour punch over ice cream that is softened and serve.
added February 28, 2011
Fruited Tea
6 small tea bags
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 small can frozen lemonade
1 small can frozen limeade
1 small can frozen orange juice
1/2 c. pineapple juice (optional)
1 quart boiling water
Steep tea bags in boiling water for 10 – 15 minutes. Remove bags and add sugar. Add frozen juices and let dissolve. Add enough cold water to make one gallon.