Archive for the ‘Beverages’ Category

Sangrita

February 3, 2009

Sangrita

2 cups freshly-squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons grenadine
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
1 cup tomato juice (optional)
3 teaspoons salt*

Mix all ingredients and serve over ice.

* If you omit the tomato juice, use 2 teaspoons of the salt.

Vampiro
Pour 1 1/2 ounces tequila into a large glass over ice cubes, then add Sangrita. If desired, add club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix

February 3, 2009

Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix

1 (25 ounce) box nonfat dry milk
1 (16 ounce) jar nondairy creamer
1 (15 to 16 ounce) container presweetened cocoa mix (like Nestle’s Quik)
1 (13 ounce) jar chocolate malted milk powder
1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Mix together all ingredients in a very large container. Use a wire whisk to be sure it is distributed evenly. Divide mixture into jars with tight lids.

To make hot cocoa, place 2 to 3 tablespoons of mix into a mug. Add boiling water and stir well. You may use more or less mix to taste or depending on the size of the mug.

Bavarian Mint Beverage Mix

February 3, 2009

Bavarian Mint Beverage Mix

2/3 cup instant coffee
1 cup granulated sugar
1 round teaspoon loose, dried mint leaves
2/3 cup nondairy creamer

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.

Cinnamon And Spice Beverage Mix

February 3, 2009

Cinnamon And Spice Beverage Mix

2/3 cup instant coffee
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice

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.

Viennese Chocolate

January 29, 2009

Viennese Chocolate

4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups boiling water
4 cups scalded milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over hot water. Stir in sugar and salt and slowly add boiling water, blending well. Add scalded milk. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes and then beat with a whisk until frothy. Add vanilla extract.

Serve chocolate from a heated coffee pot and use demitasse cups. Pass whipped cream separately.


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