Autumn is a time for being cozy and entertaining friends with yummy treats and beverages. This is a perfect time to get creative with both the drinks and the experiences you offer to your guests. Pocket Elixirs are a splash of magic that you can add to any beverage warm or cold. sweet or savory.
Here are two super simple recipes that are sure to impress your guests. Extra good news is that you can serve these drinks to all of your guests. Then invite the adults to choose their experience for the evening and snap in a GLIDE or SOAR Pocket Elixir.
Festive Autumn Punch Recipe
- 4 cups apple cider or juice
- 4 cups cranberry cocktail
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 liter sparkling water (plain or flavored)
- 3 dashes of cardamom, ground ginger
- the zest of one lemon or one orange
Directions:
Chill all your liquids ahead of time. Pour all chilled ingredients into a large punch bowl. Add dry ingredients and stir. Add garnishes as desired.
Pro tip: Adding a handful of frozen fruit will also keep the punch cold without watering it down with ice — such as frozen cherries or blueberries. Avoid fruit that gets overly mushy when defrosted, like strawberries.
Koan's Warm Apple Cider Recipe.
The tastiest and simplest of all the holiday beverages. Just add a Pocket Elixir of your choice to add some extra sparkle to your holiday escapades.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon apple juice
- 3-4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamon
- 6 whole cloves
- 4 whole black peppercorns
- 6 whole star anise
- Optional garnishes: orange wheels, star anise, fresh cranberries
Directions:
Pour all contents into a crock pot and set on high. Once the cider comes up to temperature set to low. Serve cider warm to hot and let your guests choose the experience of their choice. For the adults, pour one Pocket Elixir into each serving of cider. Garnish with star anise, 2-3 fresh cranberries or an orange wheel.
Serves 10-12 people