Traditional hot mulled cider with white wine 'Glühmost', and the more common red wine version 'Glühwein' are served throughout the cold weather season, and are sold by-the-mug at outdoor Christmas Markets...
Simple. Cheap. No artificial anything. And Delicious! A wonderful cheap treat for your family's drink bottles. I created this after being unable to find a kid-friendly blueberry cordial recipe. I used...
This spiced and hot rum buttered cider toddy is a wonderful drink throughout the cold winter months, and is perfect during the Festive Holiday Season as well. I use Scrumpy or local French Breton cloudy...
This is my grandmother's recipe for a delicious hot punch for the holidays, which she always called tea. I always make this for holiday parties, and the aroma is wonderful. To make it even more festive,...
One of many variations of this famous Spanish style wine punch. Clipped several years ago from Bon Appetit magazine. I haven't tried this yet. Cook time is actually chilling time.
I had a craving for sangria and I found this on about.com. I just clarified the directions a little bit. It's a very simple recipe. Ideally you want to chill overnight but I tried after seven hours (couldn't...
There are numerous recipes for lemon balm lemonade, and I have an old English recipe myself that I make regularly - but, if you find that it is sometimes a little "light" on the lemon flavour, add some...
This is a British cousin of American lemonade. Makes an excellent mixer for gin, vodka, and tequila. Personally, I like it mixed with tonic water or soda water and poured over crushed ice on a hot summer...
SOURCE SHADOWS - from Apartment Life Mag in the early 1970's. We made this as a party punch. NOTE: This does not require cooking, had to add something so the recipe would submit.
This recipe come from the Picnic Cafe in Nashville, TN. They are famous for this tea punch! This recipe is easy to double or even quadruple for large crowds.
Germans often serve a delicious Bowle at summer parties. There are many, many variations on a bowle, here is but one variation I found in a special summer issue of Kreativ Kuche magazine. I have translated...
This is one of my Mom's recipes that she served at all her Holiday parties and is a great make ahead recipe. Prep time does not include freezing time. I'm not sure about the serving size since she always...
This is an elegant and delicious recipe for events where you don't want to serve alcohol and you don't want to worry about the children staining the carpet or themselves!
Bobby Flay created this yummy alcoholic punch. I love all the healthy juices and, of course, the tequila! This is super easy to make and contains 8 servings. It is easy to halve or double. Enjoy!
This is a very simple, quick recipe that I put together with what I happened to have available. The result is quite tasty! The splenda is partly for offsetting the tartness from the citrus fruit wedges...
ZWT7 Africa. Very popular in Egypt and Sudan. This beverage is said to have been a preferred drink of the pharaohs. In Egypt and Sudan, wedding celebrations are traditionally toasted with a glass of hibiscus...
It is no secret that I am a die-hard nanner fan. I love nanners any way I can get 'em. However, I think my favorite way to have them is in a flavorful drink. This recipe I got from an ancient cookbook...
Whether you have just come of the ski slopes or you are wandering around a French Marché de Noël, a Christmas Market, this is JUST the beverage to warm the cockles of your heart, as well as your frozen...
It's true, I'm a drinker. I love punches, teas, mocktails, sodas... When the Mexican market moved in, I discovered tropical nectars. Mango and Guava are my favorites. The lady who runs the market gave...
This is a real attention-getter! Something this pretty could only taste great! Summer is almost upon us, and it's time to put away the jackets, gloves, and hats! If you would like, and no children are...
The best sangria I have ever had! This is great for parties as it can be served by the glass or as a punchbowl and can be prepared the day before to give the flavors even more time to meld. The cook time...
This comes from the June 2009 issue of Bon Appétit magazine. Cook time is chilling time, but its best to make this a day ahead. Posted for Mexico - ZWT #5.
Here's a very simple cooler to help you enjoy hot summer evenings with good friends. No rocket science ... just a quick, easy, and relaxing pick-me-up. But I'm willing to bet that you enterprising and...
Mix this up in the morning before you leave for work. When you get home in the evening, take it from the freezer and let it thaw slightly while you change clothes or start dinner. Especially refreshing...
A delicious rum-infused Latino beverage enjoyed any time of year, but in particular, around the Holidays... Similar in type to egg nog, but way more delicious! This recipe comes from my husband's friend's...
This drink is a great alternative to hot apple cider. I've only had it once and got the recipe at Pleasant Union, one of the Shaker settlements here in Kentucky. The Shakers were wonderful cooks and most...
I made this punch for our Cinco de Mayo lunch here at our Corporate Office. It received rave reviews and those who "indulge" in liquor (not a drinker myself) told me they would use this punch to make the...
The dry ice creates a misty fog emanating from your punch bowl 'cauldron', setting the mood for your All Hallows Eve celebration! Very popular with guests both young and old alike. Nothing could be simpler,...