Hot Buttered Rum

1 C. unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/2 oz. dark rum
Sugar to taste
                       1 stick cinnamon
                       Pat of butter

Heat the pineapple juice until it steams, don't boil it. In a large mug with the cinnamon stick, stir together the rum and sugar. Pour the hot pineapple juice over rum. Float pat of butter on top. Serve immediately.

Cider Mulled Punch

2 small eating apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
6 whole cloves
1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick
                       2 t. ground ginger
                       2 T. brown sugar
                       1/4 C. water
                       1 small orange, juiced
                       1 half gallon apple cider

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick and serve warm.

Serves 6 - 8.

Mulled Wine

1 bottle red wine, burgundy
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cloves
                      1 whole nutmeg
                      4 (2-3-inch) strips orange peel
                      4 (2-3-inch) strips lemon peel
                      3 T. sugar

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a slow boil, and then simmer 10 - 15 minutes. Serve warm in mugs.

Spiced Tea

2 C. Tang powdered orange drink mix
2 C. sugar
3/4 C. instant tea powder
2 t. cinnamon
                      1/2 t. ground ginger
                      1/2 t. ground cloves

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Place 2 t. of mix into a cup. Add 1 cup boiling water.

 Cappuccino

1 C. powdered instant non-dairy creamer
1 C. chocolate milk mix
                       2/3 C. instant coffee granules
                       1/2 C. sugar
                       1/2 t. ground cinnamon
                       1/4 t. ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients, mix well. To serve, place 1 tablespoon in a cup. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir well. Alternately, you could omit the coffee granules and add the mix to regular coffee.

Yields about 30 servings.

To make it easier for yourself, have a pot with hot water available and let guests serve themselves. Copy the drink recipes you are using ahead of time on a recipe card and have them available to your guests. Enjoy your party!

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