What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Palatable Possibilities: Xalapa Party Punch! Before you read further, I want you to know this is an adult beverage and not intended for those under the age of 21. It does contain alcohol, so drink responsibly. Big-batch cocktails, or party punch, are nice to have on hand for last minute gatherings or friends who drop by unannounced. I keep a pitcher in the refrigerator for just that reason. If you do the same, choose a container that has an airtight lid. There’s nothing worse than sipping on an icy cold cocktail that smells like garlic or grilled leftovers. With the subtle fruity notes of apple, orange, cherry, and apricot, Xalapa Party Punch will get everyone talking. Carry On.
XALAPA PARTY PUNCH
Ingredients:
1 cup hot black tea
1/2 cup Tupelo honey
1 orange rind, grated
2 cups dark rum
2 cups apple brandy
2 cups dry red wine
Crushed Ice
Basil or Mint, for garnish
Instructions:
In a saucepan over low heat, combine hot black tea, Tupelo honey, and grated orange rind. Heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside to cool. Add dark rum, apple brandy, and dry red wine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh basil or mint.
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Thank you, Gail, but as I don’t drink alcohol, I will raise a toast to you with orange juice!
Joanna x
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Speaking of orange juice, have you tasted the orange mango juice that’s out there? It’s wonderful. 🍊🍃🥭
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Thank you, Gail, I have to try it!
Joanna x
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It’s delicious. I just had some over the weekend. 🍊🍃🥭
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Have you had tangerine juice??
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No, I just squise fresh juice from orangers or apples!
Joanna x
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I don’t recall the brand but I found it at the supermarket. Good stuff!!
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Thank you!
Joanna
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I’ll look around and see what’s available. 👀🍃
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Mmmm. Sounds yummy, Joanna.
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Not that I know of. 🍃🍊
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… hopping on the next flight!
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Sounds like an adventure! ✈️
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Would love a taste of that after a long day
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It’s definitely sip-worthy. 😜🍃🥃
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looks good however since I never drink, I’m not likely to be trying this. but it does look and sound delicious. I’m curious, is it served in that size of a glass?… I saw you comment further down, I have just discovered Mango… what a delicious fruit.
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I serve it in a small punch-size glass. However, if you would like to add sparkling water, a taller glass will do.
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Tea is a great base for a punch—alcoholic or otherwise.
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Oh yes. Some of my frozen slushy cocktails have a base of tea. 🍊🍃🍋🍃🥃
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This definitely covers all the punch bases!
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For sure. Sip ‘n Serve. 🍊🍃🥃🍃🍊
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Oh that looks refreshing!
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Indeed it is! 👏
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I am sure this party is going to roar! Rum, brandy, and wine – what a killer!
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Ah yes. Let me sit and sip awhile on that. 😋
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Somehow I don’t see it as a sitting and sipping drink, but rather as a quaffing and getting rowdy concoction.
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Very true. Depends on the person. 🤣
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With this killer combination?
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🤣🤣🤣
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