Posts Tagged ‘non-alcoholic beverages’

Quick and Simple Cranberry Punch

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

As the name implies this Quick and Simple Cranberry Punch takes minutes to prepare, and will quickly become a tried and true non-alcoholic favourite for family parties, formal entertaining, and for just ‘whenever’. (for more delicious holiday ‘mocktails’; punches; herbal recipes for healing and gift giving; entertaining ideas; and so much more, please check the ‘categories’ section of [...]

A Delightful Recipe for Celebration Party Punch

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Celebration Party Punch is a zesty punch that can be served with, before or after a main meal.
It makes a delightful party punch to serve as a responsible non-alcoholic beverage to driving guests and those who do not imbibed. As an added benefit, ginger acts as a digestive aid and is perfect for serving [...]

How to Make a Perfect Spa Beverage

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

The benefits of both the ginger as a digestive aid and general all-over tonic, combined with the relaxing effects of the chamomile and the anti-inflamatory qualities of cinnamon, it is no wonder that sipping Chef Michel Stroot’s creation of this Spa Chamomile Drink has become somewhat of a popular pastime at the [...]

How to Make an Apple-Tini Mocktail

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Apple-Tini Mocktail is a ‘martini’ that is both tasty and healthy filled with vitamins! Afterall, an apple a day will keep the doctor away….for more ‘mocktails’ such as Kittypaws, Single Swiss Soother, Cin-Tini, Peachy-keen Lemon Twist, or a Pink Lady mocktail; herbal recipes; homemade cheese recipes such as Bourisin, Liptauer; cost-efficient entertaining ideas, and [...]

How to Make Honey Cinn-Tini Mocktail

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Honey Cinn-Tini is basically tea in a glass with a cocktail twist! No one will know you are drinking responsibly….. (for more ‘mocktails’, herbal recipes, and cost-cutting entertaining ideas, how to make your own herbal cheeses such as Bourisin, Liptauer, or drinks such as Baileys Irish Cream, and much more herbal recipes and ideas, check [...]

More Mocktails–How to Make a Smart-Tini

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

This Smart-Tini is a favourite during the festive season. Much better than serving alcohol to guests, family, and friends who will be driving in our wintery weather. Tasty and safe!
Ingredients:
6 oz pineapple juice
6 oz cranberry juice
6 tsp lime juice

1. In a martini shaker, add the ice then the juices.
2.Shake vigorously [...]

More Holiday Mixes to Make for Gift Giving and Your Own Delicious Use

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Mix This delicious Hot Chocolate mix is so simple to make, you will want to make extra for your own enjoyment! The following ingredients will make up 3 cups of dry mix, and is easily doubled or tripled.

1 c pure cocoa
1¼ c sugar
1 c skim milk (or soy milk for [...]

How To Make a Quick and Simple Holiday Cranberry Punch

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

To make this Quick and Simple Cranberry Punch, you will need the following ingredients:
4 c Cranberry Ginger Ale
2 c Cranberry juice
2 c unsweetened pineapple juice
12 c Orange juice
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 pt strawberries, hulled/sliced ice cubes
1. In a large punch bowl, combine the juices, strawberries and lime slices.
2. [...]

How to make an Indian Lassi

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

A Lassi is a South Asian drink originating from the Punjab region. This traditional drink has gained North American popularity, and is made by blending together and frothing, yogurt, water, spices and ice. The more traditional lassi is a savory blend flavoured with cumin. But it is also sometimes served sweetened with sugar or honey.

In [...]

Chilled Holiday Fruit Cocktails (non-alcholic)

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

In the days of the early Manhattan settlers, cocktails were literally the tail feathers of cocks, dipped in a pimento concoction then used to tickle men’s throats to entice them to drink. When most people think of cocktails today, they think of various mixed drinks made with liquor. But, all cocktails aren’t necessarily made with [...]