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Great Drinks for The Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2006, under Development.

It’s been a long year, and what better to close out the year with family and friends; exchanging gifts over some nice holiday beverages. Put the mobile devices down, close the RSS ticker, and put together some holiday beverages that can be enjoyed by all. Readers Digest has taken the guess work out White Sangria

  • cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 medium oranges, washed and sliced
  • 1 medium lemon, washed and sliced
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) Riesling or other sweet white wine
  • 1 medium tart apple, cut into thin slices
  • 1/4 cup triple sec
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes

1. In a large pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice and orange and lemon slices; mash gently with a wooden spoon until fruit is partially crushed.

2. Add the wine, apple slices and triple sec. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Just before serving, add soda. Serve over ice.

Mocha Eggnog

  • cups chocolate milk
  • 4 cups eggnog
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • teaspoon rum extract

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate milk, eggnog, 1/2 cup cream, and coffee granules; heat through.

2. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and rum extracts. In a small mixing bowl, beat the remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Garnish eggnog with the whipped cream.

Holiday Coffee Punch

  • 2 cups coffee liqueur
  • 6 cups espresso or strong black coffee, cooled
  • 3 pints low-fat coffee ice cream, softened

1. Mix all ingredients in large bowl and whisk until smooth.

2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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