Drinks – Cooking With Mimi, I made this stuff up

Crockpot Apple Cider

I think this recipe came from Nat's vice principal at her school. It's delicious! Crockpot Apple Cider 1 gallon Apple Cider 1/2 gallon pineapple juice 1 cinnamon stick 5 clove pieces 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 orange sliced up Juice from one lemon 1/2 cup of sugar Add all ingredients to crockpot and simmer for 2-3…

Crockpot Apple Cider

This was a great recipe the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It makes your house smell like heaven! I did this on top of the stove because my crockpots were in use. Crockpot Apple Cider 1 gallon Apple Juice (100% juice) 1/2 gallon pineapple juice 1 cinnamon stick 5 clove pieces 1/2 tsp nutmeg…

Hot Cocoa

I set up a Hot Cocoa bar Christmas Eve night. I will definatley be doing this again. This Hot Cocoa recipe is meant for a crockpot but I did it on top of the stove and it was good that way as well. Be careful with your heat or it will burn. Hot Cocoa 1…

Bittersweet Chocolate Bourbon Pops

As I was waiting in the Dr's office last summer I came across this recipe. Why it took me so long to try it out I don't know. These are delicious! I used Pendleton Whiskey because I didn't have bourbon but they turned out delightful as you can see there wasn't a full one to…

Coffee Kahlua Punch

Coffee Kahlua Punch 5 min | 5 min prep SERVES 18 1/2 gallon good vanilla ice cream, in chunks 1 quart cold strong coffee 1 quart whole milk 1 pint half-and-half 1 (15 ounce) can chocolate syrup 1 1/2 pints whipping cream, whipped 1 1/2-2 cups Kahlua (optional) Mix everything except for Kahlua in large punch bowl. After stirring for several minutes, add your Kahlua.

Sangria

Sangria 35 min | 35 min prep SERVES 8 3 cups dry red wine 1 1/2 cups carbonated lemon-lime beverage (such as 7-UP) 1 1/2 cups orange juice 16 lime slices 16 lemon slices 8 orange slices 1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur or orange liqueur 2 tablespoons grenadine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ice cube Stir…

Truly Amazing Creamy Hot Chocolate

This might be the world's best hot chocolate. Not overly rich but so so creamy and drinkable. It's delicious after playing in the snow and freezing your buns off. This would be a perfect addition to Christmas morning festivities. Enjoy! Truly Amazing Creamy Hot Chocolate 7 min | 2 min prep SERVES 8 (or our…

Kahlua

My mom has made this every holiday season I can remember. Maybe that's why the holidays were always and still are so fun at our house. I've used this to make triffles or over ice cream or in your coffee or straight up like my dad drinks it, or with a little half and half…