So you’re burning your feet off next to the fireplace, your adolescent cousins are trying to convince you to play “chubby bunny” and your mom has asked you to do so many things that you’re contemplating running away to Nepal to become a Sherpa. You need a good drink.
Unfortunately, it’s a bit awkward for most of us to drink around our parents.
So, as Thanksgiving rears its chubby head around the corner, remember that the holiday is about more than just food.
Make yourself a yummy nonalcoholic after-dinner drink to top off your meal — nobody likes a drunk family member slurring their words.
Makes two servings
A nutmeg float offers a pleasant, delicious winter treat. With vanilla ice cream, almond extract and nutmeg, it’s the equivalent to grandpa’s glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream, only better.
You’ll need:
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash salt
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 quart cold milk
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Pour all ingredients into a bowl, except for the vanilla ice cream. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pull out your festive mug, scoop in your ice cream and pour your mixture over the top. You’re ready to “gobble” it up.
Makes two servings
Got a hankering for eggnog but don’t feel like trekking to the store? Make your own. This recipe isn’t too difficult and if you’re feeling ambitious, it should hit the spot.
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You’ll need:
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup ice cream
1 egg white combined with 1 teaspoon sugar, beaten stiff
2 tablespoons powdered skim milk
1 egg yolk
Put all ingredients together, except for the egg-white mixture. Then, fold in the egg-white mixture.
Makes four servings
If your Thanksgiving needs a bit of sunny beach love, make yourself some of this sweet punch. You’ll be hearing the ocean waves in no time.
You’ll need:
1 can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 can frozen lemonade concentrate
2 cans of lemon-lime soda
1 bottle sparkling mineral water
1 pack frozen raspberries
Directions:
Find a pitcher, put in the ingredients and stir.
Find these drinks and other nonalcoholic deliciousness at the Web site www.floras-hideout.com.
