Apple-cranberry sparkler

This is the perfect fall drink. Even though it is a chilled drink it hits the spot on a nice fall day.

4 teabags
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail chilled
1 cup apple juice chilled
2 tsp sugar

Place the tea bags in boiling water and brew for 5 mins;remove teabags. Combine tea,juices and sugar in a pitcher and chill.

Chilly night white hot chocolate

This is perfect for those chilly fall and winter days or nights. This recipe makes 8 cups so you will want to have people to share it with .

12 oz bar white chocolate finely chopped
6 cups milk - I use 2% ( Skim will not work )
2 c whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish - Milk chocolate shavings

Place white chocolate in a medium bowl set aside. combine milk and cream in a sauce pan;heat over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around edges about 4 mins. DO NOT BOIL. Pour over white chocolate gently stir to combine. Whisk in vanilla. Pour into mugs and sprinkle with chocolate shavings

farmhouse punch

This is a very simple and yummy punch for any occasion.

46 oz can apple juice
46 oz can pineapple juice
12 oz can frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
2 qts ginger ale

Combine the 3 juices together in a punch bowl and mix well. Add ginger ale stir to mix.

Winter spiced cider

This is the perfect drink for those cold winter or fall days.

3/4 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream softened
2 Tbs butter softened
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 gallons of apple cider
garnish- cool whip and cinnamon

Combine the 1st 4 ingredients together in a blender. blend until smooth . Pour into freezer safe dish. Cover and freeze 2 hours. Heat apple cider thoroughly in a lg saucepan. Pour into serving mugs. add 1 tbs frozen mixture to each mug. Stir until melted.Garnish with a dollop of cool whip and sprinkle of cinnamon

Espresso martini

Who doesn't love a good adult beverage. These are perfect for an after dinner drink.

3 ounces vanilla vodka
1-ounce dark creme de cacao
2 ounces brewed espresso, room temperature or chilled (not hot)
Softly whipped cream, for garnish
Bittersweet chocolate, for garnish

Directions
Put the liquors and espresso in a chilled cocktail shaker. Shake well until very cold, then strain into 2 chilled martini glasses. Float a layer of whipped cream over the top. Using a vegetable peeler, shave some dark chocolate on top of each glass.

Bubble gum martini

1 oz bubble gum vodka
2 oz lemonade

Run a lemon slice over the rim of martini glass and then dip in sugar. In a martini shaker, combine the vodka and lemonade over ice and shake. Pour into martini glass and enjoy.

Bubble gum vodka

I seen this today on a cozy kitchen website and it looked yummy ! Now remember this is an adult beverage lol

You have two options with this, you can either let the gum steep for at least 24 hours, or you can cut the pieces in half and it would only need to sit for 12 hours. The longer you can let it sit the better so the vodka really soaks up all that bubble gum flavor. For this recipe I used Double Bubble.

8 oz vodka
8 pieces bubble gum (do not use sugar-free)

Combine the vodka and gum in a container with a lid and allow to sit for 12 – 24 hours.

Fresh squeezed lemonade

There is nothing better than fresh squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day ! You could even add in some mashed up strawberries or raspberries for an even tastier treat!

2 c. sugar
1 c. fresh lemon juice (about 5-6 large lemons)
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1/2 c. loosely packed fresh mint leaves (optional)
8 1/2-10 1/2 c. water, divided
Ice cubes

Directions:

Combine 2 1/2 cups water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved and then simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool about 20 minutes. Add lemon and lime juices to the sugar syrup. If desired, place mint leaves in a lidded pitcher or large, lidded storage bowl. Pour lemon-lime mixture into container. If not using mint, refrigerate. If using mint, allow to stand 1 hour and then strain mixture and store until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, mix lemonade base with 6-8 cups cold water. Start with 6 cups and then adjust according to your taste. 6 cups will be very sweet, 8 cups will border on watery.

1-2-3 Hot chocolate

Got this recipe from one of my kraft magazines.

6 C cold milk
1 pkg (4 serving size) Jello instant chocolate pudding
6 tbs thawed cool whip

Pour milk into a medium sauce pan. add dry pudding mix; beat with whisk for 1 min
Bring to a simmer on med heat stirring frequently with whisk
pour evenly into mugs 6 mugs and top with cool whip.

espresso nightcap with vanilla whip cream

This is such a great adult beverage .
Ingredients
Espresso Nightcap:

* 1 1/4 cups whole milk
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1 1/4 cups espresso
* 1 cup amaretto liqueur

Vanilla Whipped Cream:

* 1/2 cup whipping cream
* 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

For the Espresso Nightcap: Combine the milk, heavy cream, espresso, and amaretto liqueur, in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until hot but not boiling, about 3 to 5 minutes.

For the Vanilla Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream until thick Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until cream holds soft peaks.

To serve: Pour the Espresso Nightcap into 4 (8-ounce) mugs. Dollop with the Vanilla Whipped Cream and serve immediately.

slow cooker hot chocolate

This is a yummy treat on a cold night.

10 cups milk
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c cocoa or chocolate mix
1/2 tsp slat
2 c hot water
mini marshmallows

Measure milk into slow cooker turn on high. Mix together sugar,salt and cocoa in a heavy pan.Add hot water stir and boil 3 mins. Pour into milk cook on high 2 hrs

Hot spiced cider

This is a yummy hot drink that can be served for holiday gatherings !
1 12oz can frozen apple juice
3 3inch cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves

Combine all ing. into slow cooker.Cover and simmer on low 4 hrs remove cinnamon and cloves before serving

Cranberry kiss

INGREDIENTS:

6 ounces Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
1 ounce orange juice
Club soda
Orange wedge, garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Pour cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice into a glass with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with orange wedge. Makes 1 serving.

Cranberry festive sparkler

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Drink, any flavor, chilled
2 ounces sparkling water
Lime wedge, garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add cranberry juice drink. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Makes 1 serving