Would You Like a Hot Beverage?

Nothing is more soothing when you have a sore throat, cold, cough, etc. than a cup of hot Tang. Just stir a couple heaping spoonfuls into a mug of boiling water. Last night Hubby stopped at the store after taking Mom home and picked up a canister. I didn't even have to ask! He knew I had been wishing we had some. How sweet is that?



When I was a kid Mom always made Spiced Tea to give to teachers, the mailman, etc. as Christmas presents. Tang was one of the main ingredients. I stumbled across the recipe and decided to share. You don't have to use name brands, but I think Tang tastes better than store brand orange breakfast drink mix.

2 cups Tang breakfast drink mix
1 cup instant unsweet tea
1/3 cup Country Time lemonade drink mix
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

In a large bowl combine all ingredients, store in an airtight container.
Directions: 1 tbsp. mix to 1 cup boiling water.

I'll share my recipes for Hot Cocoa Mix and Fireside Coffee in another post.

More Hot Beverages

I decided to go ahead and share more of my hot drink recipes. Tis the season after all!



Hot Cocoa Mix

5 1/4 cups dry milk
3 oz. powered coffee creamer
1 cup cocoa
1 box powdered sugar

Stir all ingredients together. Store in tightly covered jar. To prepare, stir 1/4 cup mix into mug of steaming water. Adjust to taste.

Fireside Coffee

1 cup instant hot cocoa mix
1 cup non-dairy creamer
1 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To prepare, stir desired amount (3-5 tsp) into mug of steaming water.

Wassail

1 gallon sweet apple cider
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup sugar
Stick cinnamon
1 tsp. whole cloves

Mix, simmer & serve hot. You can use a slow cooker to heat or just to keep hot.