PARTY DRINKS
POMEGRANATE RED SPARKLER
* 1 (64 oz.) bottle cranberry juice, chilled
* 2 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Lingonberry-Apple Sparkler, chilled
In large punch bowl, combine all ingredients just before serving.
Amount: 28 (1/2 cup) servings.
RED HOT CIDER
Nice cold weather and holiday drink for a group.
* 1 (64 oz.) bottle 100% raspberry juice
* 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Pomegranate-Apple Sparkler
* 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Lingonberry-Apple Sparkler
* 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Pear Sparkler
* 5 small cinnamon sticks
* 2 tbsp. whole cloves
* 1 orange, sliced
* -cinnamon sticks
In large electric coffee maker, combine first four ingredients. In coffee maker basket, place cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange slices; perk according to coffee maker directions. When finished perking, remove basket; discard contents. To Serve: Pour into clear glass cups with handles; garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Amount: 18 (1 cup) servings.
Tip: If a large electric coffee maker is not available, the cider drink can be made in a large stock pot. Combine all ingredients; heat on stove top.
CRIMSON SIPPER
Pretty red party drink served in cocktail glasses.
* 1 (46 oz.) bottle cran-raspberry juice cocktail, chilled
* 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Pomegranate-Apple Sparkler, chilled
* 1 lime
* 3 tbsp. red colored decorative or rimmer sugar
* -whole fresh cranberries
* -sliced star fruit
* -fruit kabobs
In large 2-qt. clear glass pitcher, combine juice and sparkler. Sprinkle colored sugar on a flat plate. Moisten rim of martini-style or champagne flute with lime wedge. Dip rim of glass in sugar. To Serve: Pour juice mixture over ice in each glass; add garnish, if desired.
Amount: 9 (1 cup) servings.
FRAPPÉS
Fruity, slushy blender mixture; serve as a drink or a dessert.
BERRY PINK FRAPPÉ
* 2 cups Kristian Regále Swedish Style Lingonberry Apple Sparkler, chilled
* 1 cup ice cubes
* 1 cup frozen raspberry sorbet
In blender container, combine sparkler and ice cubes; process on HIGH until ice is finely crushed (about 30 sec.). Add sorbet; continue processing until blended (about 20 sec.). To Serve: Pour into 2 (12 oz.) glasses. Serve immediately. Serves 2.. Serve immediately. Serves 2.
FLOATS
An old fashioned treat! Always good to eat!
APPLE CINNAMON FLOAT
* 3 tsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 4 cups cinnamon ice cream
* 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Apple Sparkler, chilled
* -long cinnamon sticks
* Apple wedges
In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Add 2 (1/2 cup) scoops ice cream to each of four 12 oz. float or parfait glasses. Sprinkle each with 1 tsp. sugar-cinnamon mixture; fill remainder of each glass with sparkler. Garnish with cinnamon stick and apple wedge, if desired. Serves 4.
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
A nutritious drink for breakfast or a great treat anytime of the day.
* 1 cup ice cubes
* 2 cups any combination diced fruit (banana, berries, melon, pineapple, mango, peaches, grapes)
* 1 tbsp. honey
* 1 cup frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt
* 1 cup Kristian Regále Sparkling Juice, chilled (choose any flavor)
In blender container, add all ingredients in order listed; process on HIGH until smooth (20-30 sec.). Serve immediately. Serves 2.
