Drinks

Hot Chocolate Mix

Category: Drinks

Labor: Easy

  • 2 lb. box Nestle Quik (2 to 3 lbs)
  • 14 qt. box Carnation Powdered Milk
  • 2 - 22oz. jars Coffeemate Creamer
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon

Mix together. Store in airtight container.

Warm Cranberry Wassail

Category: Drinks

Labor: Moderate

  • 1 gallon Ocean Spray cranberry juice cocktail
  • 5 cups apple juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar (optional)
  • 8 3-inch cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tsp whole allspice
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • orange slices for garnish
  • whole cloves for garnish
  1. Combine all ingredients, except garnishes, in a large saucepan.
  2. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Strain punch to remove spices.
  4. Place in a heatproof punch bowl (or crock pot).
  5. Garnish with orange slices studded with cloves.

Makes 28 6-oz servings.