Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Peppermint Punch

As I mentioned yesterday, Sunday we hosted our church family in our home for a Christmas open house. Jeff and I were so pleased that my parents joined us for the weekend. I was anxious for them to meet our church and anxious for our church to meet them. They didn't just come--they worked! They both were so helpful as we prepared for the open house and were so willing to serve as our guests arrived. They kept the punch bowl filled and the hot cider ladled up for those who wanted a cup.
The punch we served is a favorite of my sons. I discovered it not too many years ago and it is now the official Christmas punch. The best part is that there is no advance preparation. That is, unless you want to make an ice ring for the center. I had written a note on my recipe to make a ring of ginger ale and peppermint candies. I didn't make one for the open house but it would be a nice addition. Stir up a punch bowl of this delicious punch--and find a handsome couple to serve it for you!


Peppermint Punch
1 quart peppermint ice cream
1 c. milk
2 liters of ginger ale

Spoon ice cream into punch bowl and allow to soften. Blend in milk and ginger ale.

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  1. SuzyDecember 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    OH, that sounds divine! Might use it at a future birthday celebration. :)

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