Happy Thanksgiving!!

With the holidays just around the corner, I thought I would start off our blog series with a few twists on three seasonal drink favorites. These are sure to spice up any gathering, and add a unique flavor to your family tradition!

*Autumn Spiced Cider*

4 quarts apple cider
1 cup orange juice
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange peel
1 teaspoon whole allspice
½ teaspoon mace ¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coriander seed
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons cinnamon

-Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling point and simmer 30 minutes. Strain. Delicious hot as mulled drink, or serve it iced as a cold cider punch.
(Serves 24).

*Eggnog For Holidays*

6 egg yolks
½ cup granulated sugar

1cup brandy, rye, whiskey, or bourbon
1/3 cup Jamaica rum
6 egg whites
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
about 2-1/2 cups milk
nutmeg

-Beat egg yolks with hand or electric beater until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Slowly stir in brandy and rum. Cover. Chill. Just before serving fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, whipped cream, and enough milk to thin as desired. Serve, sprinkled with nutmeg, cinnamon, shaved chocolate, crystallized sugar or grated orange rind.
(Serves 25).

*Holiday Cranberry Punch*

2 pints cranberry juice cocktail
1 quart apple juice
1 six-ounce can frozen lemonade
1 six-ounce can frozen grapefruit juice
1 six-ounce can frozen pineapple juice
2 bottles carbonated water
12 orange slices

-Have all ingredients chilled. Pour juices over block of ice in punch bowl. Add carbonated water. Stir lightly. Add orange slices.
(Serves 24).

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family, friends and loved ones. It is a time to reflect on everything you are thankful for. We at O.E.E are extremely thankful and blessed to have met so many fantastic couples, and to have worked with numerous vendors that are experts in their fields. We hope that your Thanksgiving is full of cheer, good company, and delicious food! Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Happy Thanksgiving from your girls at O.E.E.