Mocktail Monday - Tea Punch

Monday, Monday. How did we get to Monday already? I'm working on day three of no sleep. We were at my mom's over the weekend and I got no sleep and then Logan decided to wake up and scream for an hour at two a.m. last night. So, I'm wiped out. I've decided that after today I'm taking a hiatus/vacation from blogging this week and I'll pick back up next Monday, June 29th. I wanted to make sure I finished out my Mocktail Monday series for the month of June. It is hard to believe next week is the last week of the month.

I'm so annoyed because somewhere I've got a great Tea Punch recipe and I couldn't put my hands on it to save my life. I know it is a Southern Living recipe. I decide to do a search and I found this one, so I thought I'd share this one today. It sounds yummy and is similar to the one I had. So, I hope this will be something you can enjoy this week.

Tea Punch
3 c Tea; strong
1 c Lemon juice
4 c Orange juice
2 c Raspberry syrup; or grenadin
1 c Pineapple, crushed
Sugar; to taste 2 qt Club soda; chilled
Combine all ingredients except club soda in a punch bowl with a large block of clear ice; allow to chill thoroughly. (If fresh fruit juices are used, they should be strained.) Add club soda just before serving.

I'd love to get some feedback to know if any of y'all have tried any of my Mocktail Monday mixtures. I'll check back in next Monday. I'm looking forward to some fun in the sun. I certainly need it.

Mocktail Monday

Happy Monday everyone. We had a great weekend and it went by quickly. I love summer and taking the kids swimming. They have a blast and it usually makes them nice and tired so they sleep well.

For today's edition of Mocktail Monday, I'm sharing a recipe I learned a few years ago when I hosted a Pampered Chef party. If you ever attend one of these parties, they always have a seasonal cookbook that is $1. I always buy one because they are full of simple recipes and for a dollar you get a lot of recipes in such a handy sized book. They also make great gifts. This recipe was in the Fall/Winter 2007 Season's Best Cookbook.

I think you'll find this recipe a tasty and refreshing beverage during these hot summer days. With the redish color and of this one, you may want to consider it for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Can you believe that is just around the corner?

Cran-Raspberry Fizz
4 limes divided
1 (12 oz) can of frozen cranberry juice concentrate
3 cups cold water
1 pint raspberry sorbet softened
2 liters (8 cups) chilled ginger ale

Slice two of the limes. Pour cranberry juice& water into a pitcher. Juice remaining limes into pitcher. Scoop sorbet inot pitcher and combine. Add ginger ale and lime slices. Gently stir until well mixed. Serve over ice. Yields 16 servings

The recipe does note that you can add 2 cups flavored vodka such as raspberry, cranberry, currant, citrus or lime if desired.

Cheers to you this fine Monday!