Low Calorie Fruit Punch

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift 1 cup lemon juice1 cup orange juice1 cup grape juice4 cups water2 tablespoons liquid sweetener Combine and chill. Serve over ice cubes or crushed ice. Makes 14 serving. Each 1/2 cup serving contains 24 calories.

Hot Spiced Punch

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift 1/2 cup sugar1 cup water2 sticks whole cinnamon4 roots whole ginger1/2 teaspoon whole cloves1/2 teaspoon whole allspice1/2 cup fresh lemon juice2 cups pineapple juice2 cups grapefruit juice1 1/2 cups apricot juiceorange sliceswhole cloves Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Add cinnamon. Tie ginger, cloves, and allspice in a … Continue reading Hot Spiced Punch

Bride’s Punch

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift Mrs. Harry Oliver 2 quarts pineapple juice7 dozen lemons or 12 cans frozen lemon juice (If frozen lemon juice is used, do not dilute.)3 1/2 dozen oranges or 6 cans orange juice (If latter is used, dilute according to instructions.)6 pounds sugar (12 cups)14 quarts dry sauterne wine or … Continue reading Bride’s Punch

Orange Egg Nog

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift Miss Willie Mae Porter Beat 6 whole eggs until lemon colored. Add: 1/4 cup sugar with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon cloves Stir in: 2 quarts fresh orange juice1/2 cup lemon juice Cut 1 quart vanilla ice cream into small cubes and put into punch bowl. Pour orange … Continue reading Orange Egg Nog

Hot Spiced Tea

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift 3 1/2 teaspoons tea4 cups boiling water3/4 cup white corn syrupJuice 3 lemonsJuice 1 orangeRind of 1 lemon (grated)Rind of 1 orange (grated)2 cups cold water1 stick cinnamon Heat sugar, syrup, juices, and rind in the 2 cups of cold water. Bring to boil. Strain. Steep tea in boiling … Continue reading Hot Spiced Tea

Russian Tea

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift Mrs. Jewel McQuiller 1 1/2 cups sugar2 cups water2 pieces nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)1 teaspoon whole cloves1/2 cup tea16 cups boiling water (4 quarts)3 oranges3 lemons Boil first 4 ingredients 5 minutes and strain. When ready to serve, make tea. Add hot syrup and fruit juices. 25 servings.

Bride’s Punch

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift Mrs. Bridger Thornhill 1 large can pineapple juice (24 ounces) (sweetened)1 can frozen orange juice diluted with 3 cans water1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup sugar1 can apricot nectar (12 ounce can)1 one ounce bottle pure almond extract1 can frozen lemon juice diluted with 3 cans water Mix and stir. … Continue reading Bride’s Punch

Lime Punch

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift 1 box lime Jell-o° (mix as directed)1 (12 ounce can frozen lemonade)1 small bottle almond flavoring1 ounces water Put into punch bowl with crushed ice. Add one large bottle ginger ale. This can be mixed the night before, leaving the ginger ale to be added before serving.

Blackberry Punch

BeveragesLooking at Cooking with Mildred Swift 1 quart blackberries1 quart water1 cup sugarjuice 1 orange4 tablespoons lemon juicepinch slat Stew blackberries in water. Strain and squeeze out juice. Add sugar and lemon juice. Chill. Dilute with equal amounts of chilled charged water and pour over ice cubes or a block of ice.