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Orange Sherbet Punch

1/2 gallon orange sherbet2 (46 ounce) cans unsweetened pineapple juiceJuice of 8 orangesJuice of 3 lemons2 cups granulated sugar4 quarts ginger ale2 quarts soda water1 can apricot nectar Cut sherbet into small slices. Drop into cold juices in punch bowl and pour in ginger ale and soda water. Serves 100.

Hot Buttered Cranberry Punch

5 cups unsweetened pineapple juice5 cups cranberry juice1 cup brown sugar, packed2 cans (about 2 cups) cranberry sauce1 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon whole cloves2 cinnamon sticks1/2 cup butter2 cups vodka (optional) In a large saucepan or stock pot, combine the juices, brown sugar, cranberry sauce and water. Tie the whole cloves and cinnamon sticks in [...]

Cappuccino Mix

1 cup instant coffee creamer1 cup instant chocolate drink mix2/3 cup instant coffee crystals,    regular or decaffeinated1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Combine creamer, drink mix, coffee crystals, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, and mix well. Store in airtight container. Makes 3 cups dry mix, 15 servings. To prepare one serving, add [...]

Mocha Cocoa Beverage Mix

2 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk3/4 cup instant cocoa mix1/2 cup instant coffee1/4 cup powdered nondairy creamer1/4 cup confectioners

Cocoa Mix

1 pound cocoa (4 cups)2 pounds granulated sugar (4 cups)6 pounds dry milk (15 cups)1 teaspoon salt Sift cocoa, if necessary. Mix with sugar, dry milk and salt. Package in large plastic bags and measure out what you need when you’re ready to make cocoa. Or package in smaller plastic bags for fewer servings. To [...]

Creamsicle Drink Mix

1 part orange-flavored instant drink mix (Tang)1 part powdered milk 2 parts instant vanilla pudding To use, stir 2 tablespoons of Creamsicle Drink Mix into 1 cup of cold water.

Friendship Tea Mix

From the kitchen of Jean Merrell 1 (18 ounce) jar Tang breakfast drink (orange flavor)1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup presweetened lemonade mix (such as Countrytime)1/2 cup instant tea1 (3 ounce box ) apricot Jell-O2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves Combine these dry ingredients and store in an airtight container. This recipe makes 50 [...]

Cafe Vienna Beverage Mix

1 cup instant coffee1 1/3 cup granulated sugar1 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk1 teaspoon cinnamon Mix thoroughly and put into a blender a couple cups at a time and blend to a fine powder. To use: Add approximately 2 rounded teaspoons per cup of boiling water, or less, to suit your own taste.

Instant Chai Tea Mix

Makes 16 servings. 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1 cup French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups unsweetened instant tea 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cardamom In a large bowl, combine milk [...]

Swiss Mocha Beverage Mix

1 cup instant coffee1 cup granulated sugar2 cups nonfat dry milk4 tablespoons cocoa powder Mix thoroughly and put into a blender a couple cups at a time and blend to a fine powder. To use, add approximately 2 rounded teaspoons per cup of boiling water, or less, to suit your own taste.

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