Beverage Mixes Beverage Mixes
Beverage Mixes make wonderful gifts for teachers, family, friends or those last minute gifts for unexpected company. You can package them in Mason jars, jelly jars or any pretty container, including tins, that you have on hand. In the tins be sure to put in a plastic bag first then place in the tin. These are easy, tasty recipes that will bring rave reviews!
~Orange Cappuccino
Mix~
Ingredients:
1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup
sugar
1/4 cup instant coffee
1 tsp. dried orange peel
1/2 tsp.
cinnamon
Place all items in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on
high or 30 seconds, stopping blender after 15 seconds to stir until well mixed.
Store in tightly covered container. For each serving, place 2 teaspoons mix and
2/3 cup boiling water in mug.
~Spiced Mocha
Mix~
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup nonfat dry milk
powder
1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons
powdered instant coffee
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
In
large bowl combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. For single
serving place 3 tablespoons mix in mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Makes 2
1/2 cups mix.
~Peach Tea
Mix~
Ingredients:
1 cup instant tea mix
1 3 ounce box
peach-flavored gelatin
2 cups granulated sugar
Combine all ingredients in
a large bowl; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Give with instructions
to serve. For one mug use 2 tsp. tea mix with 8 ounces hot water. Makes about 3
1/2 cups tea mix.
~Sugar Free Cherry Tea Mix~
We all know people who are
diabetic or simply need to cut down on their sugar intake. This is a great gift,
combined with some pumpkin or zucchini bread in a nice
basket!
Ingredients:
1 package unsweetened cherry-flavored soft drink
mix
1 1/4 cups sugar-free instant tea mix (artificially
sweetened)
combine items in a small bowl until well blended. Store in an
airtight container. To serve, stir 2 teaspoons tea mix into 8 ounces hot or cold
water. Makes 1 1/4 cups tea mix.
Instant Cappuccino
Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered chocolate milk mix
3/4 cup
powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup instant coffee granules
1/2 tsp.
cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients.
Store in airtight container. To serve: Place 1 heaping tablespoon mix in a cup
or mug. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir.
Hot
Chocolate Mix
Ingredients:
1 8 quart box nonfat dry milk
1 6
ounce jar coffee creamer
1 16 ounce dry chocolate milk mix
1/2 cup
confectioners' sugar
Mix all items until well blended. Store in airtight
container. To serve add 1/4 cup mix to 2/3 cup hot water. Make 3 quarts. You can
also create a gift basket with mini marshmallows, a nice mug, a chocolate coated
spoon, and a few peppermint sticks. Place all in a nice wicker basket and wrap
with colored cellophane tied with a bow. Any chocolate fan would love this!
Tips for Wrapping and Giving
*Any of the above can be placed in a
quart or pint canning jar. Place jar on a large piece of colored cellophane,
bring up to the top, gather and tie with raffia. Attach a gift tag with
instructions. *The coffees can be part of a gift basket with petite cookies, a
pretty coffee mug and a sterling silver spoon, which can be easily found at any
antique or thrift store. Place in a nice wicker basket and wrap with cellophane
or place in a large gift bag.