December 17, 2009 at 8:52 a.m.
Yes, I know everybody doesn't drink and drive. I'm talking about those who do. Please think wisely so you can enjoy a social gathering at this time next year!
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And so, it's non-alcoholic beverages today, for everyone.
FRUITY CRANBERRY PUNCH
4 c. each, cranberry and pineapple juice, chilled
2 c. sugar, divided
1-1/2 t. almond flavoring
1/2 gallon strawberry or raspberry ice cream, softened
2 c. whipping cream
1 liter bottle ginger ale, chilled
In a large punch bowl, combine juices, 1-1/2 c. sugar, almond flavoring and ice cream. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, beat cream in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the rest of the sugar, beating until soft pecks form. Whisk gently into chilled juice mixture. Add ginger ale.
Makes about 6 quarts.
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This is a good warmer upper.
HOT BUTTERED
LEMONADE
3 c. water
3/4 c. lemon juice
2/3 to 1 c. sugar
1 T. butter
4 4-inch cinnamon sticks, optional
In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer water, lemon juice, and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into mugs; dot each with butter. Serve with a cinnamon stick if you wish.
Makes 4-1 c. servings. You can make this drink ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve.
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SNOW PUNCH
1 c. lemon juice
5 medium ripe bananas
1 c. sugar
2 c. half and half cream
1 liter lemon-lime soda, chilled
1 pint lemon or pineapple sherbet (that's sherbet NOT sherbert)
1/4 c. flaked coconut, optional
In a blender or food processor, cover and process the lemon juice, bananas and sugar. Add cream; blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour banana mixture into punch bowl. Stir in soda. Top with lemon sherbet and coconut if you wish.
Makes 2-1/2 qts.
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MOCHA EGGNOG
5 c. chocolate milk
4 c. eggnog*
1 c. whipping cream, divided
2 T. instant coffee granules
2-1/2 t. vanilla
1 t. run flavoring
Nutmeg, optional
In a large saucepan combine milk, eggnog, 1/2 c. cream and coffee granules; heat through. Take off heat; stir in vanilla and rum flavoring. In a small, deep mixing bowl, beat rest of cream until stiff peaks form. Fill mugs, top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle a little nutmeg on top if you wish.
Makes 2-1/2 qts.
* This recipe is made using purchased eggnog.
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