Russian Refresher (AKA Mormon Tea)

Adapted From Rogers Family Recipes

2 c. Tang

3 oz. presweetened lemonade mix (Country Time Lemonade Drink Mix)

1 1/3 c. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Mix all together and store in an airtight container.

To make: Add 4 tsp. to small cup or mug of hot water.

This resembles a mock citrus hot cider wassail (but without the work).  This is great to have on hand during the chilly fall and winter months.  We just mix it up and put in a large ziplock bag.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

1 (1 lb) Bottle Coffee Creamer

1 (2 lb) can Nestles Chocolate Drink Mix

2 c. Powdered Sugar

1 (8 qt) Box Of Dry Milk (10 2/3 c.)

For Individual Servings:

Pour 1 c. boiling water over 1/4 c. of hot chocolate mix.  Stir. 

(Makes about 60 c.)

Enjoy this wonderful, hot, creamy, chocolaty drink.  Be prepared to mix it in a large container, as this makes A LOT!

Pick Me Up Punch*

1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
3 c. apricot nectar
1 can frozen lemonade concentrate (make according to the directions on the can)
Ice

Shake pineapple juice and pour into pitcher. Add apricot nectar and lemonade. Pour over ice in glasses and serve.

I thought this title was appropriate for this drink! Yummy.

White Hot Chocolate*

1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups milk (or half and half)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or your favorite extract or syrup)

whip cream for topping

Any additional sprinkles or toppings

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir continuously until white chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in the milk, and vanilla extract (or other flavorings or extracts). Stir occasionally until heated through. Pour into mugs and top with a dollop of whip cream and garnish with any additional sprinkles or toppings.

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Erika's Homemade Egg Nog

2 eggs well beaten
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 t. vanilla
¼ t. salt
1 T. sugar
2 quarts whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 (3 oz. pkg) vanilla instant pudding
3 t. nutmeg

Whip eggs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg together. Next whip in cream, milk and vanilla pudding. Chill. Stir before serving.
This is a little more mild Egg nog then the recipe below.

or.....
2 eggs well beaten
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
1 quart whole milk
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Combine first four ingredients. Mix or beat in blender until mixed well. Gradually stir in milk. Fold in cream. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and chill for 2-6 hours. Stir before serving.
Serves 8-10

Egg Nog was a Holiday tradition in our home. I remember thinking how could something so yummy tasting have so many eggs (which I do not like)? But this recipe we make only uses 2 eggs...and I'm o.k. with that! I hope my children will continue making this part of their family holiday tradition also!

Homemade Root Beer

4 gallons water
4 1/2 lbs. sugar
1 bottle root beer extract
5 lbs. dry ice

Add cold water to the 4 gallon mark. Next add sugar and root beer extract. Stir with a long handled spoon. Add dry ice. Let stand 30-40 minutes. Add regular ice to make it cold. This will make a full 5 gallon jug.

My favorite part of the homemade root beer is when you let the root beer sit for a few hours or over night, and all the dry ice falls to the bottom and ends up making a slush at the bottom of the jug. Yummy!

Refreshing Lemon Punch

This is a wonderfully refreshing drink. It has just the right amount of lemon and sugar. It makes a great drink for baby or wedding showers!!!

4 Quarts (1 gallon) COLD water
2 c. sugar
1 T. lemon extract
1 T. citric acid (VERY hard to find. We found ours in a health food store. Although I've heard many say they found it at a local pharmacy or home brewing store. It cost about $8 a lb. but it goes a long way).
Sliced lemons
Ice

Mix the first four ingredients together. Stir well. Add ice and sliced lemons. Enjoy!

We especially enjoy this drink on warm sunny days!

Mango-A-Go-Go Smoothie

1 Cup passion fruit / mango juice (I found a can of mango juice in the Mexican Food Isle)
1 Cup pineapple sherbet
1 1/2 Cups frozen mango (I used fresh mango)
1/2 Cup ice

Pour measured amount of liquid into blender.

Yum! I needed a refreshing smoothie today, and this just seemed to hit the spot! my kids really enjoyed it too. We didn't think this made near enough! Next time we'll double the recipe.

Mom's Christmas Wassail

3 1/2 c. sugar
2 qts. water

(Boil about 5 minutes and turn off heat.)

Put the next ingredients in a sack cloth, cheese cloth, or even a clean pair of nylons or knee highs! (This used to freak me out!)

2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger

Soak the the ingredients (that you put in the cloth) into the water/sugar syrup for 1 1/2 hours.

Add:
4 qt. apple cider (pre-made)
2 qts. orange juice (mixed with water)
juice of 4 lemons (or 1/2 can lemonade concentrate..not mixed with water)

Mom would leave a few slices of lemon and let them float. Heat and serve hot.

Christmas in my house growing up brings happy memories of mom making hot wassail, Grandma Gunnersons Ginger filled cookies, sugar pops, peanut brittle, toffee, caramel popcorn, and sugar cookies. What a happy childhood I had.

This makes A LOT! So be prepared to either half the recipe, serve at a holiday party, or share with your neighbors! Enjoy!

Erika’s Strawberry-Limeade Frizz

(Drink will resemble picture)

1 can Frozen Limeade (minutemaid)

2 cups frozen strawberries

½ cup sugar

4 cans of sprite or 7-up

2 cups cold water

1 cup ice cubes

Add frozen limeade mix, strawberries, and sugar into a blender. Blend until well mixed (we don't want lumpies right?) In the meantime add cold water and sprite into a LARGE pitcher. Stir. Add frozen mixture from the blender. Stir with a large spoon. Add ice Cubes. (you can add more water to make it less sweet, however we like it STRONG). Enjoy!

I was in the mood for some type of a sweet drink. Boy did this hit the spot!! We were experimenting with ingredients and this is what we came up with. YUM-O!

Fitts Orange Float Mix

4 c. instant nonfat dry milk
2 c. tang
1 c. sugar

Combine ingredients and blend well. Put in a large air tight containter. Label. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 7 cups.

Write on container:

1 egg
1/2 c. milk
8 oz. cold water
3-4 ice cubes
Blend in blender.

Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving.

I got this recipe from a friend in the kenai ward. We got this recipe for a stake activity on using food storage and making quick mixes.

Erika's Frosty Orange Creamsicle

1 c. orange juice concentrate
1 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 c. ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to serve. Makes 6 servings.

Yummy!

Guymons Kool-Aid Slushy

1 pkg. favorite kool aid package (not pre-mixed with sugar)
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
Ice Cube tray full of ice cubes

Mix all ingredients in blender. Mix until smooth and well blended.

This has been one of my favorite summer time treats as long as I can remember. Now MY kids really enjoy this!

If you like a thinner consistency, add more water when blending

Erika's Virgin Pina Colada

1 (10 oz) Frozen barcardi mixers pina colada
1 can water
2 c. vanilla ice cream
5 large strawberries
1 tray of ice cubes

Blend together in blender


This is the taste of Hawaii! When we go to hawaii we like to make these virgin "lava flows". When we make these at home, we feel like we have a little 10 minute paradise escape! Enjoy!

Optional: You can add 1/2 can pineapple, and use the pineapple juice instead of the water. Add 1/4 c. coconut.

*Or you can use cream instead of water...coconut cream....ummmm

Grandma Merle Briggs Fruit Appetizer

1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 can crushed pineapple
1 can grapefruit sections and juice (found in the canned fruit section)
1 small bottle maraschino cherries (drained)

Ginger ale, chilled

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Boil and cool. Cut grapefruit, pineapple and cherries into small pieces and add to sugar water mixture. Freeze to slush. Spoon fruit into decorative glasses and pour chilled ginger ale over the top.

This dish was a Christmas tradition. I remember going over to Grandma Briggs house for Christmas breakfast. I couldn't wait for the "grapefruit slush" to be served. Enjoy!

Erika's Fruit Smoothie

1 cup. Orange Juice (We like the minute maid pulp brand, and we make it a little on the strong side) (fresh squeezed oranges also taste delicious!)

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 banana

1 cup orange sherbet

1 ccup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup pineapple chunks

1/4 cup pineapple juice

1 cup ice

Put Ingredients in blender and blend on high! Enjoy!

We LOVE to make these, especially for breakfast. I crave Jamba Juice a lot, so this is how I get my fix!

Kool Aid Slushy

1 pkg. favorite kool aid package (not pre-mixed with sugar kind)
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
Ice Cube tray full of ice cubes

Mix all ingredients in blender. Mix until smooth and well blended.

*This is a family favorite. Especially is the summer!

Apple Juice Slushy

1 can frozen apple juice
1 1/2 to 2 cans cold water
1/2 tray of ice cubes

Add the can of frozen apple juice to a blender. Next add the water to the blender (If you like a thicker slushy, add less water). Add the ice cubes and blend or pulse on high for a few seconds.Enjoy!

*My kids enjoy this one a lot! Especially when they are sick.