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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 63Page 14—Christmas Gift Guide Some festive. From early December through the start of the new year, holiday festivities abound. Such occasions usually begin. with a welcoming quaff followed by more of the same — which might lead one toothink that holidays and overindulgence go hand in hand. That's not necessarily so. Party drinks do not require heavy lacing of alcohol to be cheering and appealing, ac- cording to a spokeswoman for a sparkling mineral water company. With a little im- agination, you can make delightful concoc- tions of non- alcoholic drinks. One option is to serve a non-alcoholic pun- ch. Nothing says holiday hospitality better than an inviting punch made in the brilliant jewel colors of the season, topped with a sparkling mineral water and adorned with a gaily adorned block of ice. drin1sfor the holiday party season Made in quantity, punches are quick to prepare and easy to serve. Your kith and kin also will appreciate the non-alcoholic choice and the calories saved when chilled mineral water is added to the punch. You also can try the newer waters with the twists of lemon, lime or oranges for a beverage with a natural hint of citrus. When preparing a punch, consider the following tips: — Many punches improve in flavor when made in advance because ingredients have a chance to blend. — Cold punches should be served well chilled. If possible, pre -chill the serving bowl, too. — Add sparkling beverages just before serving, then stir briefly to retain bubbles. — Three to four ounces is an average ser- ving of punch. — Use a block of ice rattier than eubes. It keeps the punch colder andcauses less. dilu- tion. ilution. To make a ice block, freeze water in an empty milk container or baking pan. Even better, dress up an ice block for the holidays. Here's how: -- Add red grapes and bright citrus slices to the water before freezing. — Color the block using the juice from red or green maraschino cherries or food color- ing. Drop a few cherries in before freezing too. — Make ice molds in star or wreath shapes, if you have them. Originally, punch was an Eastern Asian drink made up of five ingredients: arrack (a rumlike brew), tea, lemon juice, water and honey. Today, punch ingredients are limited only by imagination. Following are a couple of reftpes.to, . y . P . „ PERRIER PUNCH Juice from 6 oranges Juice from 6 lemons Sugar to taste 8 cups purple grape juice, chilled Orange and lemon siiees for garnish 92 oz, mineral water, chilled In a punch bowl, combine orange juice, lemon juice and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add grape juice and fruit slices. Slowly pour in mineral water. Add ice. Serves 2A. PILGRIMS' PUNCH Juice from 12 oranges Juice from 2 lemons 1 qt. cranberry juice cocktail, chilled 46 ozs. mineral watery chilled Combine orange, lemon and cranberry juices. Gently add mineral water. Stir and add ice. A Division of Ormandy's Inc. ACROSS FROM SUNCOAST MALL, GODERICH You will delight in our unique and exdlusive Jewellery retailing concept. A refreshing change from the norm featurLdY ' , xi 1 Before you make that Gold...Diamond...Watch purchase do yourself a favour. Visit The Jewellery Outlet. Browse over our extensive collection of Jewellery items. Check the SELECTION in stock of each item. ''Check the QUALITY in every budget range. COMPARE "OUR" PRICES. If you've had enough of "Suggested Retail Price"!... "Certified Price"..."Their Price" then you'll love"Our" prices! Shop and Compare You'll choose The Jewellery Outlet. Quality, More Selection and Value for most every budget. A DIVISION OF ORMANDY'S INC. TulEVrfT, LLER LITLET 366 BAYFIELD RD., GODERICH 524.2924 Hwy 21 South across from Suncoast Mall between Home Hardware and Murphy's Landing VISA MasterCard OPEN: Mon. -Sat. 9 am -6 pm Thurs. •& Fri. gam -9 pm • Christmas is the time of year when fami� and friends gather together to celebrate the joys of the season and look forward to the year ahead. For your guests who have a long distance drive to attend a holiday gathering, here are three festive, but alcohol free, drinks from Schweppes, the soft drink -and mixer company. Schweppes recommends serving each of the following Christmas drinks in 12 oz. glasses. Pour cranberry juice and pineapple juice over two or three ice cubes in a 12 oz. bar glass. Add the orange slice and stick cin- namon and stir briskly. Let sit for a minute to develop the flavors, then add Schweppes Club Soda to fill the glass and stir gently to mix. Ginger Fizz 4 oz. lemonade, 3 oz. fruit punch, splash apple juice, Schweppes Ginger Ale. Over ice, combine lemonade, fruit punch and apple juice. Top with Schweppes Ginger Ale, and garnish with strawberries. Holiday Tonle 9 oz. Schweppes Tonic, 3 oz. orange juice. Pour into tall glass; may or may not be rimmed with salt. Christmas Classic 4 oz. cranberry juice cocktail, chilled; 2 oz. pineapple juice, chilled; .one orange slice; one piece stick cinnamon (about four inches) ; Schweppes Club Soda, chilled.