Help!! I am having the girls over and I am looking for...

Moehick Posted: Nov 25, 2004 10:17 PM

Help!! I am having the girls over and I am looking for...

A festive holiday drink or punch?? Preferably, alcoholic? Anyone have any ideas?

soon2bMrs Posted: Nov 26, 2004 04:47 AM

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For my wedding ceremony (which was at my mom's house) my mom made this Champagne Punch it was sooooo good! Everyone raved about it.

I know my uncle has a potent eggnog recipe, if you are interested let me know and I will post it for you.

Moehick Posted: Nov 27, 2004 10:39 AM

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Ohh! That looks good. Can you post the Eggnog one as well? Thanks!

soon2bMrs Posted: Nov 27, 2004 11:58 AM

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Posted by Moehick

Ohh! That looks good. Can you post the Eggnog one as well? Thanks!

I sent him an email, hopefully he gets back to me soon.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 27, 2004 01:08 PM

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How about Mulled Wine? I was at william & sonoma and found a tin of mulling spices it was about 8 dollars - but it will go a long way - (you can also use it to make mulled cider) - dh and I made this the other day - tastes a little like sangria in some ways - you just take red wine, sugar, and the mulled spices and heat them on the stove - you can then serve it with a cinnamon stick hot OR chill it and serve it over ice - it is easy and great for a party

Moehick Posted: Nov 27, 2004 01:26 PM

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Posted by Rob-luvs-me

How about Mulled Wine? I was at william & sonoma and found a tin of mulling spices it was about 8 dollars - but it will go a long way - (you can also use it to make mulled cider) - dh and I made this the other day - tastes a little like sangria in some ways - you just take red wine, sugar, and the mulled spices and heat them on the stove - you can then serve it with a cinnamon stick hot OR chill it and serve it over ice - it is easy and great for a party

How much sugar and spice do you put in?

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 27, 2004 03:23 PM

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There is a recipe on the tin - for 1L (1 Regular bottle of wine) you put in about 1/3 cup of sugar (it is to taste the directions say) and 2 tbs of the spices - then you simply put on the stove for about 20 mins - and either strain out the spices (unless you put the spices in cheese cloth or tea infuser

Moehick Posted: Nov 28, 2004 03:18 PM

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Thanks for the ideas

soon2bMrs Posted: Nov 30, 2004 04:45 AM

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Unfortunately, I am still waiting on my uncle to respond to my email but I did find this Food Network Article that contains both alcoholic & non alcoholic holiday drinks.

Holiday Drinks

Let us know what you made and how it came out.

Moehick Posted: Dec 01, 2004 10:29 AM

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Thanks! I will

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Dec 01, 2004 12:00 PM

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I have the W&S mulling spices and made it with apple cider and rum for a Halloween party - it was great!

You can also make Sangria w/red wine, OJ, blackberry brandy, sugar and fruit slices.

Or Eggnog with rum and cinammon

Moehick Posted: Dec 01, 2004 09:57 PM

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Posted by SeptemberBride03

I have the W&S mulling spices and made it with apple cider and rum for a Halloween party - it was great!

You can also make Sangria w/red wine, OJ, blackberry brandy, sugar and fruit slices.

Or Eggnog with rum and cinammon

What are the measurements for the eggnog drink?

usuk2004 Posted: Dec 02, 2004 01:50 PM

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Posted by SeptemberBride03

I have the W&S mulling spices and made it with apple cider and rum for a Halloween party - it was great!

We just had a Halloween party too and did the same thing. A few liters of apple cider, add the mulling spices, a few cinnamon sticks and a sliced up orange. simmer for a few hours. I added the rum slowly so that it didnt' overpower the cider (um, and so it wouldn't burn off ) Everyone loved it!!

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Dec 03, 2004 10:54 AM

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I don't have any measurements for the eggnog, I usually do it to taste. Just pour eggnog in the blender, then add cinnamon (&/or nutmeg) and some white rum, blend and taste, then add more of anything you want. Sorry....

Moehick Posted: Dec 12, 2004 07:18 PM

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Well I had the chickies over last night and made the eggnog drink and mulled wine. Both were big hits and the wine made the place smell great...thanks for all your help!