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:

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
  2. Add the lemon-lime soda (or ginger ale) just before serving to keep it fizzy.
  3. Stir gently to mix all the juices together.
  4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the fruit punch over the ice.
  5. Garnish each glass with fresh fruit slices and rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
  6. 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:

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
  2. Add the chocolate chips and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle crushed candy cane on top for a festive touch and place a mini candy cane in each mug as a stir stick.
  6. 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:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:Gather your cranberry juice, sparkling water, and garnishes.
  2. Fill the Glass:In a glass, fill it halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Add Cranberry Juice:Pour in 1 cup of cranberry juice over the ice.
  4. Top with Sparkling Water:Slowly add 1 cup of sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda) to the glass.
  5. Garnish:Add a few fresh cranberries and a lime wedge for decoration.
  6. Stir and Serve:Give it a gentle stir, and your Cranberry Spritzer is ready to enjoy!
  7. Celebrate:Sip and celebrate Thanksgiving with this refreshing drink!