Category Archives: Punch and Drinks

WINTER WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

 This little warm delight is perfect for a cold winter’s day. Simple, quick, tasty and perfect for making a single cup of hot cocoa. This is warmed in the microwave and ready in one minute. As much as I love my stove top White Hot Chocolate recipe, this one can be made and shared in […]

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APPLE CIDER FLOAT

I always love going to Oak Glen in Southern California.  My parents live nearby the famous apple orchards.  When visiting them in September we went to lunch at Apple Annie’s.  Picked up Cider and Apple Butter.  I couldn’t stop my craving for an Apple Cider Float.  A very popular drink in Oak Glen. You can’t beat […]

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Apple Cider Slush

My husband and I took a beautiful fall road trip to Monterey California earlier this month.  While staying with our daughter and her family, we thought we would go to Pajaro Valley where Martinelli’s was founded.  Who doesn’t love Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider.  We were directed to go to Gizdich Ranch nearby where they get […]

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HOT CANDY CANE NOG

This is our Holiday Nog we serve at our Christmas Party every year. HOT CANDY CANE NOG 6 cups milk 20 chocolate-covered peppermint patties (more or less, depends on your taste) vanilla or chocolate ice cream peppermint sticks DIRECTIONS Pour milk into a saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until hot […]

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SPARKLING CRANBERRY BLUSH

Happy Valentine’s Day! Sparkling Cranberry Blush SPARKLING CRANBERRY BLUSH 1-1/2 cups cold water 6 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled 3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate, undiluted 2 liter bottle lemon-lime soda, chilled DIRECTIONS Combine the first 3 ingredients in a punch bowl, and stir well.  Add chilled lemon-lime soda, and stir gently. CHEERS!

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