HOT CRAN-APPLE CIDER :
Ingredients :
2 quart of apple cider
1-1/2 quarts cranberry cocktail
1/4 cup brown sugar
3-inch cinnamon sticks
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Preparation :
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Strain. 25 servings (about 1/2 cup each)
CITRUS COLLINS :
Ingredients :
Fill 10-12 oz. glass with ice cubes
2 oz orange juice
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
Preparation :
Fill with club soda. Garnish with an orange slice or a cherry.
LEMON-STRAWBERRY PUNCH :
Ingredients :
1 can (6 oz) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 pkg. frozen sliced strawberries
1 can (6 oz.) frozen lemonade concentrate
1 quart carbonated water
1 quart ginger ale
Slice bananas (garnish)
Slice oranges or lemons (Garnish)
Preparation :
Combine frozen lemonade, the strawberries half-thawed with juice), and the orange juice. Place in a punchbowl with ice. Just before serving, add carbonated water and ginger ale. Garnish with thin slices or orange or lemon. 20 servings.
COFFEE EGGNOG :
Ingredients :
2 eggs, separated
1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup instant coffee
Dash salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk, chilled
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whipped Shaved unsweetened chocolate
Preparation :
In a small bowl using an electric mixer, beat at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peak forms. In large bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon colored. Gradually beat in coffee, salt, vanilla, milk, and 3/4 cut water. Stir in egg-white mixture and whipped cream; mix well. Serve well chilled, with chocolate sprinkled over each serving. Makes 12 servings.
SPICED CIDER :
Ingredients :
1 quart cider
1/2 cup sugar
Dash Salt
12 whole cloves
1 (4 inch) cinnamon stick
8 whole allspice
Preparation :
Combine all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, string until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Refrigerate covered, several hours. Just before serving, reheat slowly. Strain to remove spices. Serve hot, in mugs or punch cups, along with cookies. Makes 8 servings.
JOGGER'S NOG :
Ingredients :
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice (chilled)
1/2 cut plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
6 ice cubes
Preparation :
Combine ingredients in blender container. Cover and run on high until well-blended. Serve in chilled glasses. 2 servings (10 oz. each)
