Rainbow Punch

Beverages
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: tamara_534

1 can (46 ounces) Hawaiian Punch, cold
1 can (12 ounces) defrosted lemonade concentrate, cold
1 large jar Maraschino cherries, cold– with juice
1 bottle (2 Liters) Sprite, 7up, or other citrus pop, cold
1 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
In a large punch bowl combine the first 3 ingredients; add Sprite. With a large whisk, [...]

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Peppermint Milkshakes

Beverages
Holidays
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown
4 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
4 large peppermint patties
Peppermint sticks or candy canes
Combine first 3 ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with peppermint sticks.

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Peanut Butter Cup Milk

Beverages
Difficulty Rating – 1
Original Recipe Source – RecipeUSA.com
By the glass…
1 cup 1% low fat or 2% milk
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
In a tall glass, combine 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter and 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup until smooth. Whisk in 1 cup of milk.
By the pitcher…
1/2 gallon 1% low fat or [...]

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Nectarine Lemonade

Beverages
Difficulty Rating – 1
Original Recipe Source – RecipeUSA.com
Submitted by Unknown

2 or 3 fresh California nectarines
1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate
3 can (6 ounces) cold water
Ice cubes (for serving)
Mint sprigs (optional)
Slice nectarines to make 2 cups. Mix 1 cup of the slices in blender with lemonade concentrate and water. Pour into pitcher and float remaining [...]

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Mulled Cranberry Cider

Beverages
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: Unknown
1/4 cup orange juice
8 cups cranberry-raspberry drink
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6-inch stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Heat small amount (about 1 to 1½ cups) of cranberry juice in a large pot. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer at least 10 minutes. Remove [...]

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Merry Mimosas

Beverages
Holiday Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: Betty Crocker Booklet #190 November 2002
Submitted by: Unknown
3 Tbsp sugar
2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled
1 cup cranberry juice
2 bottles (750 ml each) champagne or Catawba grape juice (I used plain old sparkling grape juice)
8 orange slices
Place sugar and orange juice in blender. Cover and blend on medium [...]

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Lemon (or Orange) Cranberry Refresher

Beverages
Low-Fat Recipes
Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: inmykitchen1 (family)
Tried and True! My own creation!
NOTE: This is a ONE SERVING recipe! It’s very easy to make this recipe larger… just use the same multiplier for each ingredient.

8 ounces Crystal Light Lemonade Drink Mix, prepared
—OR Crystal Light Classic Orange [...]

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Jolly Spice Punch

Beverages
Holiday Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown

1 Orange
1 container of whole cloves
4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 12 oz. can apricot nectar
2 cups apple cider
1 cup orange juice
6 cinnamon sticks, broken
This recipe can be made in multiples, depending on the size of your punch bowl, or how many times you want to refill it.
Prepare orange by punching [...]

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Iced Spiced Tea

Beverages
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown

3 cups water
3 tea bags
½ tsp orange extract
4 cinnamon sticks
1 Tbsp whole cloves
½ cup sugar, or to taste
Additional cold water
Bring 3 cups water to boil in saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags, extract, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cover with lid, let steep 10-15 minutes, or until brewed to preferred [...]

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Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar (Gift Mix)

Beverages
Holidays
Gift Mixes
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source Unknown
Tried and True!!! Not sure where this recipe came from, but I’ve been using it for years. I make this up a couple of days before Christmas and give it as a gift with a couple of mugs and gift card to video rental. Makes nice “chilly night [...]

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