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Beverages

Easy Party Punch

1 12-oz can frozen citrus blend juice concentrate, thawed 1 12-oz can frozen berry blend juice concentrate, thawed 2 2-liter bottles ginger ale, chilled ice cubes or ice ring In large punch bowl, combine concentrates. Add ginger ale and ice. … Continue reading

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Mary Engelbreit’s Raspberry-Pineapple Fruit Punch

1 10-oz package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled 1 6-oz can frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 16-oz bottle 7-up, chilled ice cubes lime or lemon slices, for garnish 1. In a food processor, … Continue reading

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Piña Colada

1 1/2 oz. light rum 1 1/2 oz cream of coconut 2 oz pineapple chunks 2 oz pineapple juice splash of cream Blend all ingredients until smooth, pour into a chilled collins glass, and garnish with a maraschino cherry and … Continue reading

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Patio Daddy-O Planter’s Punch

Planter’s punch is one of those serene drinks to be sipped with reverence and meditation. Some call it a West Indian concoction; others say it is distinctly American, first poured at the Planter’s Hotel in S. Louis, circa 1840. And … Continue reading

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Seafood Extravaganza Part 3: Sangria

Yes, we know this isn’t seafood related, but we had it at our seafood party! Enjoy! 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar or simple syrup 1 cup water 1 lemon, cut into thin round slices 1 lime, cut into thin round … Continue reading

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Vin, et Fini!

Well, we have come to the end of the bookshelf!  We aren’t done blogging or cooking, but we have completed our first journey through our cookbooks. We have found it to be an enjoyable experience, and hope you enjoyed sharing … Continue reading

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Easy Frozen Lemonade

4 cups lemonade, chilled Pour into freezer bowl, turn the machine on and let mix until mixture is thick and slushy, about 20 minutes. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings From Cuisinart Recipe Booklet Well, you can’t … Continue reading

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Bahama Mamas

1 oz light rum 1 oz coconut rum 2 oz orange juice 2 oz pineapple juice dash grapefruit juice dash grenadine Mix with cracked ice in a shaker or blender and strain into a chilled double Old Fashioned glass. Yield: … Continue reading

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