Holiday Drink Recipes
This one came as quite a surprise to us. Normally we steer away from sweet drinks, but once we made a batch, everyone was asking for more. The lesson here is to make two batches if you can!! Keep the crowds satisfied! We used an inexpensive dry red wine. Trader Joe's Three Buck Chuck is a good choice, but any merlot or shiraz would work just as well.It is great for holiday punch recipes that your guests can serve themselves, freeing up your time to enjoy yourself. For those really special occasions, serve this in a festive punch bowl with punch cups of course! Freeze some lemon slices in blocks of ice to float in the bowl to add a that 'Martha' touch.
Holiday Recipe Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light rum
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
1 750-ml bottle of dry red wine
Holiday Drink Recipe Instructions
In a small pitcher, combine the rum with the sugar.
Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Slice each fruit into 1/8" slices. Add to the rum mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
At least one hour before the party, add the wine and stir well.
Add plenty of ice.
This is best after allowing some of the ice to melt a bit.