Big Batch Margaritas

This recipe makes 3 gallons of the best homemade margaritas you have ever tasted! Make sure you have a big bucket or cooler to mix it up in. I make this recipe for parties, or I give away quart jars to friends!

4 cans Frozen Limeade

15 oz. Lime Juice

4 Liters Sprite

4 12 oz. Corona Beer

19 oz. Country Time Lemonade Mix

32 oz. Pineapple Juice

2-3 c Patron Tequila

Mix all ingredients. Add tequila to taste. Serve chilled over ice, and rim glass with salt. Store in fridge for up to two weeks.

Variations:

Puree frozen mixed berries and add to margarita mix. Garnish with fresh berries,

Add fresh peach or mango puree to margarita mix.

Muddle fresh jalapeno pepper slices in glass. Add margarita mix. Rim glass with salt and pinch of cayenne pepper.

Russian Tea

The moment I felt the first cool nip in the air my mind and stomach longed for a steaming cup of Russian Tea. My sister tasted a sample of the recipe below and said, “Ahhh, Tastes like our childhood.” Our Mother made a batch every Fall and stored the powdery mixture in a brown butter bowl in the designated bakery kitchen cabinet. I love the hints of clove and cinnamon.

I made some changes to the original recipe. I added extra sugar. I always like sweet things a little sweeter! I also added red hot candies to the mixture for some added color. Russian Tea mix is the perfect handmade gift for neighbors and friends that does not require any cooking. I hope this recipe becomes part of your holiday tradition.

Russian Tea

2 c Tang

1 c Instant Tea

1 c Country Time Lemonade

2 c Sugar

1 Tbs. Ground Cinnamon

1/2 Tbs. Ground Clove

1 5oz Bag Red Hot Candy

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. To make a cup of tea add 4 Tbs. dry mix to 8oz boiling water.