Halloween Pumpkin Punch Directions to Make the Halloween Pumpkin Punch: In a large bowl, add the spiced rum, orange juice, lemon juice, spiced syrup and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine. To make the spiced syrup, follow the directions in the demerara spiced cordial below. Once combined, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into […]
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Spiced Apple-Cranberry Cider Directions: Wrap spices in a small piece of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth tied with thread. (Or, omit cheesecloth and place spices in cranberry mixture. Strain before chilling.) In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine cranberry juice and spices. Microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 minutes or until boiling. […]
Chocolate Cocoa Deluxe Directions: In a small saucepan combine water and chocolate; cook and stir just until boiling. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur or vanilla. In a small chilled mixing bowl beat cream with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Top each serving of cocoa with […]
Warm-You-Up Hot Currant Punch Directions: In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine the jelly and water. Microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until the jelly is melted. Stir in the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 to 6 minutes or until […]
Fruit Tea Punch Directions: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add tea bag and cinnamon stick, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Once steeped, remove cinnamon and tea bag. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in orange juice and lemonade concentrates. Pour mixture into pitcher, add remaining […]
Tea Punch Directions: In a pitcher, combine sugar and tea. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange juice, pineapple juice and lemonade. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours. Just before serving, pour chilled juice mixture into a punch bowl and stir in ginger ale. Prep Time: 30 minutes Ready in: 4 hours 30 minutes […]
Mint Tea Directions: There isn’t really a recipe for mint tea, but rather a method. Wash and tear up the fresh mint leaves. (Spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint; the variety doesn’t matter.) Put them in a French press or teapot and pour some boiling water over them. Allow to steep for about 3-7 minutes, depending on […]
Salted Caramel Mocha Latte Directions: Mix together the turbinado sugar and sea salt. Set aside. Heat the milk, 2 Tbsp. caramel, hot chocolate mix (or chocolate syrup), and pinch sea salt until just below boiling. Pour into a blender and pulse until frothy. Pour into a mug. Slowly pour the hot coffee into one side […]
Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte Directions: In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water to a gentle boil. Remove the water from heat, add the tea bag, and let it steep for 4 minutes. Before removing the tea bag, squeeze any water remaining out by pressing the tea bag against the side of the pan with […]
Apple Cinnamon Tea Directions: Add all the ingredients except sugar and apples to a deep pot and boil till it reduces to 2 cups. While the tea is brewing, wash, peel and mince the apple to pieces. Off the stove, add these minced apple pieces and cover the pot with a lid. Do not disturb […]