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Here’s an easy Black Magic Punch recipe that will cool down all your guests at your unforgettable holiday party.

Black Magic Punch

• 1 liter bottle Ginger Ale (refrigerated in advance)
• 1 small envelope unsweetened orange soft drink mix
• 1 small envelope unsweetened grape soft drink mix
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 quarts cold water

1. In a large punch bowl, mix together orange and grape mixes, sugar and water—stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add the ginger ale.
3. Serve and enjoy. Makes 20-1/2 cups of punch.

Nothing beats a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer day! Set up a lemonade or ice tea stand to keep guests hydrated on hot afternoons. Place glasses nearby and within reach. Serve your guests and let them help themselves.
Here’s a refreshing twist to your old-fashioned lemonade recipe.

Sparkling Basil Lemonade

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
4 lemon peel strips, 3 inches long, plus 10-12 lemon slices for garnish
4 large fresh basil leaves
12 small leaves for garnish
1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)
Ice cubes

Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar with 2 cups water, sugar and lemon peel. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, stir in 4 large fresh basil leaves, and let stand for 30 minutes to infuse the syrup with the basil. Discard the basil leaves. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher or bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and refrigerate until cold.

When you’re ready to serve, transfer the syrup mixture to 1 or 2 pitchers, add the sparkling water and stir well. Add ice cubes. Serve in glass tumblers and garnish each serving with a lemon slice and a basil leaf. Serves 12.

Bring the tropics into your backyard this summer by surprising your guests with a refreshing Mai Tai. You can even serve your drinks in a real pineapple shell. Our pineapple corer can help you create the perfect beverage holder every time.

Mai Tai Recipe:
1 oz. Light Rum
1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/4 oz. Orgeat (almond) Syrup
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
1 oz. Dark Rum Topper
Pineapple and Lime Garnish

Ingredients:
46-oz. can pineapple juice, divided
3 oz. pkg. orange or lime gelatin
64-oz. carton orange juice
1-liter ginger ale, chilled
1 qt. orange or rainbow sherbet

Directions:
Bring 1 cup of pineapple juice to a boil in saucepan. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Allow to cool. Transfer to a large pitcher. Add orange juice and remaining pineapple juice. Chill. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl; add ginger ale and mix well. Top with scoops of sherbet. Serves approx. 24.
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This refreshing drink is perfect for hot days!

Ingredients:
1 cup whipping cream
½ cup blueberries, frozen
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
Directions:
Mix together all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Garnish with sliced strawberries and serve immediately.

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