Beverages

  ¾ cup lime juice ½ cup sugar 6 cups water Ice   Combine lime juice and sugar in a large pitcher. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Add water. Mix Well. Serve over ice. Makes 6 servings.

  1 quart sweet cider 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 Cinnamon stick 8 whole cloves ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 large lemon, sliced thin Whole cloves for garnish   Combine cider, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, 8 cloves, nutmeg, and ginger in a large saucepan. Slice the lemon thinly and pick…

Party sized! Great for Christmas tree decorating, cookiie baking parties, and other holiday get togethers. 2 quarts cranberry juice, cold1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1 -10oz. package frozen strawberries, thawed and pureed1 1/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups whipping cream – whipped1 quart ginger ale, coldFresh strawberries for garnish In a very large bowl,…

This used to be a shower staple back in the day. Its great for spring and summer get togethers! 4 cups each– apple, pineapple, and orange juice – chilled 2 liters ginger ale – chilled 1 – 2 quart container orange or pineapple sherbet Mix juices in a large punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale…

    4 rooibos or white tea bags 2 cups tart cherry juice, warmed 2 Tablespoons sugar   In a small bowl, or large measuring cup, let the tea bags steep in 2 cups boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add cherry juice and sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Also good with…

  Ever had a recipe call for buttermilk? Not something we typically keep in the house. Though if you do happen to buy some, you can freeze it in ice cube trays. Once frozen, pop them out and put in a container or freezer bag. But here’s how you can make buttermilk in a pinch…

    1 cup bottled lemon juice 1 cup, less 2 tablespoons sugar Fill with cold water to make 2 quarts.

  1 cup apple juice juice of ½ a lemon Serve over ice. If using unsweetened apple juice, sweeten to taste. Optional – garnish with a piece of fresh mint.   Photo Credit – CC BY by marcoverch