Yummy Juice

I made this for a few Christmas parties and it was a hit!

2 Cups Cranberry Juice
3/4 Cup Sugar
46 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 Cup Lemon Juice
2 qts. Ginger Ale

Get everything cool in fridge. Mix just before serving. I also added raspberries to float on top and I doubled the recipe and it made a ton!!

Ultimate Hot Chocolate

2 1-oz. squares of unsweetened baking chocolate
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla


Method 1: Using a Hot Chocolate Machine

In your microwave or in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the chocolate and the sweetened condensed milk until the chocolate is completely melted (about 2-2 1/2 minutes in the microwave). Whisk together to combine completely and set aside.

Combine water, chocolate mixture, and vanilla in your hot chocolate machine and turn it on, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Method 2: Using Your Stovetop

In your microwave or in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the chocolate and the sweetened condensed milk until the chocolate is completely melted (about 2-2 1/2 minutes in the microwave). Whisk in vanilla, combine completely, and set aside.

In a larger saucepan, bring 4 c. water to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate mixture.

Either way you make it, serve in mugs with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Serves about 6.

Variations:

Mexican Hot Chocolate: Add 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/8-1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper in with the vanilla.

Mint Hot Chocolate: Replace vanilla with 1 tsp. mint (NOT spearmint) extract

Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Replace vanilla with 1 tsp. peppermint extract. Serve with a candy cane instead of a spoon to stir.

Almond or Hazelnut Hot Chocolate: Replace vanilla with 1 tsp. almond or hazelnut extract.

Luscious Slush Punch

2 ½ Cup White Sugar
6 Cup Water
2 (3 oz) pkg Strawberry Gelatin Mix
1 (46 oz) Pineapple juice
2/3 Cup Lemon Juice
1 qt Orange Juice
2 (2 liter) Bottles Sprite
In a large sauce pan combine sugar, water and gelatin mix. Boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, lemon juice and orange juice. Divide mixture in half, freeze in 2 separate containers. When ready to serve place frozen contents of one container in a punch bowl and stir in 1 bottle of sprite until slushy.

Orange Breakfast Drink

1/3 Cup Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, thawed (½ of a 6 oz can)
1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream, softened
1 Cup Milk
1 Tbsp Sugar
Place all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth.