by Kristl on November 30, 2010
Cheap Eats – Actually, Cheap Drinks for a Party!
Don’t blow your party budget on beverages! Serve a signature cocktail in lieu of assorted beer, wine, liquor and mixers!
Poinsettia Punch Recipe – Ideal for a Christmas party!
- Mix together:
- 3 cups cran-raspberry juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup white grape juice concentrate, thawed (do not dilute)
- 1 bottle Champagne, chilled (cheap is fine!)
- 1/4 cup Cointreau
- 1 liter lime sparkling water, chilled
- Optional: frozen raspberries to float in the glass
- Non-alcoholic version: eliminate the Champange and Cointreau. Substitute 1 liter of Sprite.
Warm Sangria – A winter favorite! The spices will give your home a wonderful aroma for your Christmas party!
- 12 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
- 4 cups orange juice
- 1 bottle red wine (cheap is fine!)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves wrapped in a cheesecloth bag
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 cup craisins
- Heat all ingredients together in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Serve warm.
Bellini Recipe – Perfect for Bunco or Brunch!
- Mix together:
- 1, 16 oz. bottle peach nectar, chilled
- 1 bottle Prosecco sparkling wine, chilled
- Note: elegant served in a champagne flute!
Mimosa Recipe – Another Brunch favorite!
- Mix together:
- Equal parts of chilled Champagne and orange juice
- Serve in a Champagne flute
White Sangria Recipe – A light and refreshing drink for a summer party!
- Combine in a large pitcher and chill 3 hours:
- 2 bottles Pinot Grigio, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 firm peaches, chopped
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 2 limes, sliced
- Just before serving add:
- 2 liters lemon-lime sparkling water
- 1 cup frozen green grapes
Margarita Recipe – FIESTA! (recipe from: St. Laurence Ladies Guild cookbook)
- Mix together in a blender:
- 1, 6oz. can frozen limeade, thawed
- 1/2 cup Tequila
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup Cointreau
- 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Top off blender with ice
The other secret of a signature cocktail…you can use cheap wine or cheap champagne and nobody will know!
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Thanks so much for these recipes. Sounds wonderful!
Sharon
thank you these recipes sound wonderful for a large gathering of family or friends. i will try 3 of them during the holidays. merry christmas
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The title actually does fit with my blog because The Budget Diet is a diet for your wallet, not your waistline! This particular article explains how you can save money by serving a signature cocktail at a party. I hope this helps!
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