Hot Beverages
When it's cold and snowy outside, a mug of something warm is a simply delicious feeling. It's a shame, though, that an entire generation of kids think that hot cocoa has to come from a little foil bag. The homemade is much nicer, and is quite easy to make.
*Hot Cocoa*
1/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. cocoa 1 c. water 5 c. milk dash of cinnamon
Mix the sugar, cocoa, and water together in a saucepan. Heat to boiling while stirring. Add milk and heat until hot. Add a dash of cinnamon and stir until smooth. Pour into mugs.
*Wassail* From that famous song.
1 gallon apple cider 2/3 c. sugar 2 t. whole cloves 2 t. whole allspice 3 sticks of cinnamon 3 dried orange peels
Place the spices in a cheese cloth sack. Pour the cider in a saucepan and immerse the sack. Simmer for 20 minutes, strain, and serve.
*Quick Irish Coffee*
1 tub whipped topping Prepared coffee Irish whiskey or brandy Granulated sugar
In the bottom of each mug place 2 teaspoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of whiskey. Pour hot coffee into the mug and stir. Top with a tablespoon of the whipped topping.
Cold Drinks
After being on your feet all day and rushing from place to place, it can be wonderful to have a refreshing glass of something cold to drink.
*Sangria*
2/3 c. lemon juice 1/3 c. orange juice 1/3 c. sugar 1 bottle red wine
Mix everything together and serve over ice.
*Sparkling Punch*
2 quarts of a fruit cocktail (cranberry, or a cranberry blend) 1 can of a citrus concentrate (lemonade, pink lemonade, citrus punch, etc.) 32 ounces of sparkling water
Mix the fruit juices together and chill. Right before serving, add the sparkling water. Serve with ice.
*Homemade Lemonade* So much better than the powdered mix and very easy to make.
3 c. water 1 c. lemon juice 1/2 c. sugar
Mix everything together and chill. Serve over ice.
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