'Tis the Season to be Jolly

Happy Holidays!  During this most festive season of the year, you may find yourself overwhelmed with various details, such as finding innovative ways to accommodate your guests during seasonal celebrations.  Have no fear--while we typically focus on the stylish spirits of the cocktail variety, we remain grounded in the belief that a beverage should be able to dazzle, with or without alcohol.  Since it is all about taste, we seek to inspire you with the following family friendly recipes, and encourage you to enjoy them with the merry spirit of the season:

Christmas Juice Punch

• 2 quart(s) Apple Juice
• 2 quart(s) Cranberry Juice
• 2 bottle(s) Ginger Ale
• 1 cup(s) Lemon Juice
• 1 cup(s) Sugar

Mix well all the ingredients -except Ginger Ale- in a punch bowl. Add ice cubes and the Ginger Ale and serve in punch cups.
  
Sparkling Punch

Ingredients

• 2 lemons
• 3 large oranges
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1 liter club soda
• 2 (750 milliliter) bottles sparkling apple cider
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 trays ice cubes

Directions

1. Thinly slice the lemons and the oranges and place in a large punch bowl. Pour in the thawed lemonade. Gently stir in the club soda and the sparkling apple cider. Add sugar to taste. Add ice.

Chilled Christmas Punch

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled
• 4 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
• 1 liter ginger ale, chilled

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Just before serving, combine the syrup mixture, juices and ginger ale in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Serve over ice.

These colorful and fresh flavored punch mixes are sure to delight!  They will be the beverage centerpiece of any 'spirit-free' event.  However, if you need to responsibly and economically serve mixed drinks to a large group, seek the skills of a professional.  SMS Mixology provides tastefully unique beverages, and services that will allow you to mix and mingle with your guests, instead of being stuck in the background mixing drinks.  Enjoy responsibly, and remember to entertain this Holiday Season with the spirits of style!



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