Tag: BEVERAGES

CHRISTMOSAS for CHRISTMAS IN JULY ~ BLOG 366.212

I made up this recipe last Christmas when a friend was visiting for dinner, but never got around to posting it so Christmas in July seemed like the best time. I made them “pitcher” style, but you could make them by the glass if you prefer.

CHRISTMOSAS
2 Granny Smith apples, chopped small
1 cup cranberries
1 cup halved green grapes
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup sparkling grape juice
3 cups champagne or Proseco
Sanding sugar, for rims

  • Wash fruit and toss pieces in a bowl, cover and chill several hours before making drinks.
  • Add chilled fruit to pitcher.
  • Top with sparkling grape juice and champagne, stir and serve in sanding sugar rimmed glasses.

CARROT LEMONADE

CARROT LEMONADE – serves 6

1 pound carrots, cut into chunks
2 cups water
3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice or white grape juice
4 lemons, juiced
Pineapple wedges
2 cups cold water
Ice

  • Place carrots in a large sauce pan.
  • Add water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until carrots are tender.
  • Cool slightly, but DO NOT DRAIN.
  • Transfer to a blender.
  • Add 1 cup of the pineapple juice.
  • Cover and blend until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining pineapple juice and lemon juice.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Mixture may thicken as it chills, whisk in cold water as necessary to reach desired consistency.
  • Serve over frozen pineapple chunks with pineapple wedges.