Drinks

General Tips

• How much to serve guests: A glass of punch is usually 6-8 ounces. Guests typically drink 1-2 glasses during the first hour and one for every hour after. 
• Carbonation: Carbonation in punch will only last for about an hour so keep that in mind. 
• For Hot Cocoa: The ideal temperature for cocoa is 140°F. Keep it warm in a slow cooker.
• Ways to keep drinks cold:
  • Mix it ahead of time, but hold the ice until just before serving. 
  • Punch Cubes: Instead of using ice, make a small batch of punch and freeze it in ice cube trays. As the ice melts it will add more flavor and not water down the drink.
  • Keep extra punch in the fridge or in a cooler. Fill the beverage dispenser as needed. 
  • Instead of adding ice cubes, use frozen fruit.
• Leftovers: Use leftover drinks to turn into popsicles. Just pour into popsicle molds to freeze and turn into a cold treat.