Whether You Like Your Beverages Hot or Cold, You Are Sure to Find a Recipe Here You Will Love

Author: Grandma Linda
Some like 'em hot, some like 'em cold, with these beverage recipes, you'll be sold! Try these old fashion recipes for a punch you make in ice-cube trays, hot cider with citrus and spice, and a yummy old fashion chocolate shake.

The punch can be make as a regular punch but is quite a conversation starter when made in ice trays.ICE CUBE TRAY PUNCH
As you can see from the name, this is an old recipe. Most people of today don't even own an ice cube tray. And remember this was made in the old-fashioned metal ice-cube trays, not the plastic ones of today that hold only half as much as the old ones. Keep that in mind when making this recipe!
2 cups sugar
5 cups water
4 bananas
3 cups orange juice
46 ounces pineapple juice
6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
chopped maraschino cherries for color
ginger ale
In a medium saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil to dissolve sugar.
Mash the bananas and add the orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemonade concentrate (do not dilute). Add the boiled syrup to the banana/juice mixture and stir to blend well. Pour the mixture into ice-cube trays. Drop a few of the chopped cherries into each cube and freeze.
To serve, fill tall glasses with frozen ice-cubes and pour ginger ale over the cubes. Add a straw to the glass.
Note: This can also be made in a punch bowl.
Serves 12
CITRUS AND SPICE HOT CIDER
1 gallon apple cider
4 oranges, juiced
5 lemons, juiced
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 sticks of cinnamon
Mix the cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar in a large saucepan. Tie the nutmeg, allspice, and ground cinnamon in a cheesecloth bag and add to the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the spice bag and float the cinnamon sticks on top of the cider. This makes 16 servings.
Note: Especially good when served with doughnuts.
OLD FASHION CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE
3/4 cup cold milk
2 tbsp chocolate syrup
2 scoops vanilla or chocolate ice cream (depending on how chocolatey you want)
Put all ingredients into blender container and blend until well mixed. Pour into a cold glass to serve.
Yield: 1 8-oz serving
Enjoy!
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About the Author
Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing these old-time recipes with others on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com She also shares diabetic recipes and info at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com