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Hot Drink for Cold Nights

I love to entertain during the winter months. I have several parties in the month of December and then we usually have a Super Bowl party in January. These cold winter night parties call for some hot drinks and I have experimented with several different ones over the years.

The "Hot Holiday Punch" in this lens is one that has been very popular with my guests. It has just the right blend of juices and spices and is great with or without alcohol.

If you prefer a cold drink, I've also added a festive holiday martini !

Happy Party Time
photo by Mary Beth Granger

Contents at a Glance

Hot Holiday Punch
Add Rum to Punch
Mugs for Hot Drinks
Large Crock Pot
Red Ladle
Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss
Holiday Martini Glasses
More Holiday Recipes
Do you have a favorite hot holiday drink...

Hot Holiday Punch

hot drink for cold night

Serves: 15
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This punch is wonderful for parties on those cold winter nights. It is good by itself and even better with a bit of rum. I adapted this recipe from one I found at our local supermarket.

After the punch is heated I put the crockpot on warm.

Ingredients

1 jar (48 oz) cranberry juice cocktail
1 can (46 oz) unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cloves
3/4 teaspoon allspice
3 sticks cinnamon
one orange cut into slices

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in large crockpot and heat.

Here is a recipe card for the punch.

Hot Holiday Punch Recipe by mbgphoto

Printable Version

Add Rum to Punch

Let your guests have the option of adding rum to their cup of punch. I put this sign next to a decanter filled with rum.

Mugs for Hot Drinks

holiday punch

These mugs would be perfect to serve your Hot Holiday Punch

Spode Christmas Tree Mug, Set of 4

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 06/01/2012)

Large Crock Pot

Here is the crock pot I used for my punch. I find it comes in handy for parties.

Crock-Pot SCVT650-PS 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Touch Screen Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel

Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 06/01/2012)

Red Ladle

holiday red ladle

This red ladle is perfect to serve your hot punch.

KitchenAid Nylon Ladle, Red

Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 06/01/2012)

Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

holiday martini

Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This is a very festive looking martini. It was a big hit at my last party I adapted this recipe from on I found in our local newspaper.

Note: I just made myself one of these drinks in order to take a photo for this lens. I used just the cranberry juice and amaretto and it was delicious!

Ingredients

2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup amaretto
3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

Mix cranberry juice, vodka, amaretto and orange juice in a pitcher. Cover and chill until ready to serve. (I made it several hours before the party.

When ready to serve pour the drink into a martini glass. You can garnish it with a slice of orange if desired.

Printable Version

Holiday Martini Glasses

Here are some great glasses to serve your Ameretto-Cranberry Kiss

Christmas Jewels Martini Glasses Set of 4

Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 06/01/2012)

More Holiday Recipes

Do you have a favorite hot holiday drink?

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JaguarJulie Mar 8, 2012 @ 4:07 pm | delete

Gosh, my dear! This sounds like a great drink idea for colder nights ... kind of like a hot toddy. Delicious.

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miaponzo Dec 2, 2011 @ 12:08 pm | delete

I love hot cider.. but your punch sounds divine! Blessed!

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clouda9 Aug 28, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete

Tasty ideas for holiday punch. Mmm! to the Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss. *Blessed

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bakerwoman Feb 6, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | delete

I already feel giddy just looking at the drinks. Thanks for sharing the great recipes. Blessed.

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WordCustard Dec 12, 2010 @ 8:55 am | delete

Ah now this is just the thing for this time of year! Both drinks sound wonderful but I think your presentation ideas would truly make them special.
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