Jello Punch

JELLO PUNCH(from Debbie J.)
1 (6oz) or 2 (3oz) pkg. jello
3 c. sugar
2 qts boiling water
3/4 c. lemon juice
1 (46oz) can pineapple juice
2 qts cold water
2 qts ginger ale
Choose the flavor of jello according to the color of punch desired. Dissolve jello and sugar in boiling water. Add remaining ingredients, EXCEPT GINGER ALE. Pour in containers and freeze. Just before serving, add ginger ale. Remove from freezer long enough to become slushy in your punch bowl. Then add the ginger ale. Keep other containers in the freezer for future use. Makes approximately 50 cups.
It is good to freeze these in gallon freezer bags. A person to hold the bag while you pour is helpful. Then stand them up in a large pot or other container until frozen to prevent spillage.

Carmel Apple Cider

Caramel Apple Cider(from Jodi)
¼ c heavy cream
¼ c brown sugar
3 c cider
½ c water
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Caramel whipped cream
½ c heavy cream
1 Tbsp brown sugar
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First, bring the cream and brown sugar to a boil in a saucepan over med heat. Stir in the cider and water, and raise the heat to med/high, heating just until the cider begins to steam, about 4 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs, top each with 2 Tbsp of the caramel topping.
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Topping:In a small chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the brown sugar until soft peaks form

Pina Colada-Flavored Smoothies

Piña Colada-flavored Smoothies(from Renee)
32 oz. vanilla yogurt
1 small can cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
15 oz. pineapple chunks, drained
1-2 cups ice Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Combine all ingredients except cherries and blend until smooth. Serve topped with a cherry. Makes 6 smoothies.

Brazillian Limeade

Brazilian Limeade(from Summer)
* courtesy of my husband who lived in Brazil for two years
3 cups water
1/2 cup ice
2 medium limes, whole
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1.Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
2. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
3. Drink immediately. Do not store in the fridge. If stored, the drink will become very bitter due to the lime peel within.

Steaming Hot Holiday Punch

Steaming Hot Hoilday Punch
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3 cups apple juice
3 cups orange juice
6 cups cranberry juice
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp cloves
3/4 tsp nutmeg
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Combine all ingredients in a large, heavy pan. Bring to a boil and turn to simmer for a few minutes. Put punch in a crock pot on low to keep warm.

Note: This is one of my favorite holiday recipes and we make it every year. When I went on a trip to Rhode Island with work, we went to a cooking school held by Johnson and Wales and this was a recipe that I have used every since!

Picnic Fruit Punch

Picnic Fruit Punch (From Taste of Home)
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2 quarts cranberry juice
3 cups pineapple juice
3 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
1 medium navel orange, sliced
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Combine the juices in a large container. Refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale and orange slices.

All Occasion Punch

All Occasion Punch
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2 quarts cold water
3 cans (6 ounces each) frozen lemonade, thawed
2 quarts ginger ale, chilled
1 quart Cherry 7-up, chilled
Ice Ring, optional
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In a punch bowl, combine water and lemonade. Stir in ginger ale and 7-up. Top with an ice ring, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yield: 5 1/2 quarts
Note: Pretty Pink color makes it perfect for baby or bridal showers.