Delicious Drinks
The Best Christmas Punch (Spiked or not!)
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda (or ginger ale)
- Rosemary sprigs (optional)
- Fresh fruit slices (like oranges, lemons, and limes)
- Ice cubes
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
- Add the lemon-lime soda (or ginger ale) just before serving to keep it fizzy.
- Stir gently to mix all the juices together.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the fruit punch over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with fresh fruit slices and rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
- Serve and enjoy this refreshing holiday punch!
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups milk (any type)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- 4 mini candy canes or peppermint sticks (for stirring)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
- Optional - use packaged hot chocolate mix and follow packaging instructions
DIRECTIONS:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
- Add the chocolate chips and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane on top for a festive touch and place a mini candy cane in each mug as a stir stick.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Cranberry Spritzer
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice)
- 1 cup sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare the Ingredients:Gather your cranberry juice, sparkling water, and garnishes.
- Fill the Glass:In a glass, fill it halfway with ice cubes.
- Add Cranberry Juice:Pour in 1 cup of cranberry juice over the ice.
- Top with Sparkling Water:Slowly add 1 cup of sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda) to the glass.
- Garnish:Add a few fresh cranberries and a lime wedge for decoration.
- Stir and Serve:Give it a gentle stir, and your Cranberry Spritzer is ready to enjoy!
- Celebrate:Sip and celebrate Thanksgiving with this refreshing drink!