Wednesday, December 21, 2005
There's a reason it's called throwing a party - a host has to be ready to catch some curve balls and juggle the unexpected when it comes to staging an event that's fun, entertaining and safe for everyone. Responsible hosts know that part of showing guests a great time is making sure they get home safely.
Sparkling Apple-Peach Sunrise
1 10 oz. can of non-alcoholic frozen fuzzy navel mix
2 cans full (20 oz.) of sparkling cider
Ice cubes (as many as desired)
Blend ingredients in a blender. Pour into a tall flute glass. Add half ounce of grenadine for the sunrise effect.
Sparkling Ice Cream Soda
6 oz. sparkling cider
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
2 oz. seltzer water
1 maraschino cherry
Pour sparkling cider into a tall glass. Add ice cream. Fill glass with seltzer while stirring. Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Sparkling Rainbow
6 oz. sparkling cider
1 scoop sherbet
1 fresh mint sprig
Pour sparkling cider into a tall glass. Add sherbet, and garnish with mint.
Sparkling Smoothie
6 oz. sparkling cider
1/4 cup fresh strawberries
1/2 banana, ripe
2 ice cubes
Blend all ingredients. Pour into a tall glass.
Lemon Strawberry Punch
3 cans (6 oz. each) frozen lemonade concentrate
1 package (10 oz.) frozen strawberries, thawed
1 quart ginger ale, chilled
In a large punch bowl, prepare lemonade concentrate as directed on can; stir in strawberries with syrup. Stir in ginger ale and, if you wish, add small scoops of strawberry ice cream or ice cubes.
Winning Tea Punch
1/2 cup 100% instant tea
2 quarts water
1 6 oz. can frozen
limeade
1 6 oz. can frozen
lemonade
1 6 oz. can frozen
pineapple juice concentrate
1 pint cranberry cocktail juice
In punch bowl, combine instant tea, water, concentrates, and cranberry juice. Just before serving, add ice.
Double Lime Punch
1/2 pint (1 cup) lime sherbet, softened
1 can (6 oz.) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 bottles (7 oz. each) ginger ale, chilled
2 cups water
In punch bowl, stir together all ingredients. Serve in punch cups.
Mild-Eyed Margaritas
2 cups lemon or lime soda
2 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt
Crushed ice
Pour soda into ice cube tray or shallow pan, freeze. Place frozen soda in blender, add lime juice and sugar. Blend until well-mixed. Rub lime around rim of glass and then dip glass into salt.
Pour mixture over crushed ice and then into salted rim glasses. Garnish with lime slice.
Percolator Punch
2 quarts apple cider or juice
2 quarts cranberry juice
1 quart pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon allspice
4 cinnamon sticks, 3 inches long
2 lemons, thinly sliced, then quartered
Pour liquids into 30 cup coffee pot percolator. Put remaining ingredients in percolator basket and brew for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Holiday Punch
1 large jar cran-grape juice
1 liter bottle ginger ale
1 container orange sherbet
Whole cranberries
Combine juice and ginger ale. Add sherbet by small scoops. Top with cranberries.
Peach Fuzz
1 cup peach daiquiri mix
11/2 cups 7-Up
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Add ingredients and ice cubes, blend on high for 15 seconds.
Hot Cran-Apple Cider
2 quarts apple cider
11/2 quarts cranberry cocktail
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 inch cinnamon sticks
11/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Strain.
Jogger's Nog
11/2 cups pineapple juice (chilled)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
6 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in blender container. Cover and run on high until well blended. Serve in chilled glasses.
Social responsibility is a phrase that encompasses everything from planning the party menu to assessing how guests will get home safely once the party is over. Your role as a responsible party host can help your friends and loved ones enjoy a safe celebration.
Source: Mothers Against Drunk Driving