We served this at a couple of our Halloween parties and it's always been a big hit! This fills a 12-qt cauldron. All measurements and number of servings are approximate. Adjust to your own taste.
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...
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!
This was found in the Montreal Gazette a few summers ago. At that time I really wanted to give this a try, but I still haven't gotten around to it. Maybe this summer I will.
My best friend made this recipe for a summer picnic and it went down too smoothly! A great alcoholic punch for any warm weathered gathering. This recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen's magazine, issue May/June...
I tried this recipe and thought "Oh, my Gosh, this is GOOD"! When I saw the ingredients, I couldn't believe that it had Kool Aid in it. The snob in me said, "you've got to be kidding". But this is the...
This is the most amazing tasting Wassail. It's perfect for a holiday party or a cold winter night. It's like drinking hot apple pie that warms your tummy and lifts your spirits. Although it's a big undertaking...
It doesn't get any easier than THIS! It's red, and the kids LOVE it. Thought it up on my own, when I needed punch for my son's party years ago. You can add other things, but it is fine as is. I served...
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...
My friend Marilyn made this for her daughter. It is simple and can be frozen. Uses Jell-O gelatin. I found many variations but I am putting this recipe here so her daughter can find it. marilyn said this...
A friend had shared this recipe for slush with me this past Christmas. We had guests during the holidays and the slush didn't last long! I wish I had made a double batch!
I'm sick of getting american sangria that's just wine and grape juice. After two years in Madrid and literally hundreds of bars surveyed throughout the country (in the name of cuisine of course) this is...
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...
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 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...
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,...
This is my version of planters punch that great for those summer parties. A sweet, strong, fruity drink.I made 2 pitcher of this for fathers day and it disappeared.
This recipe hails from the days when I did a lot of cooking with alcoholic beverages, & when I made a number of party punches with the same. Many of them have been put aside, however, since my other half...
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...
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...
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.
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...
This makes a whole bunch of frozen slush and I must warn you, it packs a punch. Be sure to take away your guest's keys before serving this! I got this from the Best of Bridge and I was inspired to post...
Tisana is a fabulous party drink from Venezuela. It is fruity and light and traditionally served without alcohol at children's birthday celebrations. It is easy to make ahead of time, and it keeps refrigerated...
A fantastic and festive holiday punch decorated with a beautiful cranberry ice ring. Serve the punch in stemmed wine glasses for a very special touch. Prep time does not include freezing the ice ring.
This is a slightly changed conversion of Bev's Sangria recipe #46365. This is approximately 150 servings. Great for a wedding, or large event. Served this recently to 200 post-grad students. It was the...
The ice cubes are lovely served in summer drinks; the ice mold makes a very elegant addition to a punch bowl. This is from the Joy of Cooking. (Note: "cooking" time is freezing time.)
I found this on the internet a long time ago and it's a hit at parties. I've never added the brandy though, but I've left it in the recipe. *Note: Time to make includes the 18 hour chill time!*
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...
The wine shop I work for recently had a Sangria party for our customers. This was one of the recipes we used. It is best to allow this to sit overnight (add ice just before serving) but if you're in a...