Hot Mixes

Raspberry Tea Mix

 

6 tablespoons instant tea (dry)

2 envelopes (3 ounces each) raspberry sugar-sweetened soft drink mix

Mix tea and drink mix (dry). Store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 6 months. About 1½ cups mix (24 servings).

For each serving, place 3 teaspoons mix in cup or mug for hot tea or glass for cold tea. Fill cup with ¾ cup boiling water or glass with cold water; stir. For 6 servings, place 1/3 cup mix in container (use heatproof container for hot tea). Add 4 cups boiling water for hot tea or 4 cups cold water for cold tea.

TO MICROWAVE: For each serving, stir 3 teaspoons mix into ¾ cup water in microwavable cup or mug. Microwave uncovered on high for times shown in Timetable for Spiced Tea Mix or until hot; stir.

Hot Cocoa Mix

 

2 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk (dry)

1½ cups cocoa

1 cup sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

Mix all ingredients. Store in tightly covered contaıner at room temperature up to 6 months. About 4½ cups mix (72 servings).

For each serving, place 2 heaping teaspoons mix in cup or mug and stir in 2 tablespoons cold milk or water until smooth. Stir in 1 cup hot milk or water. Top with marshmallows if desired.

Spicy Mocha Mix

 

This has a wonderful aroma when heated! For extra excitement, try garnishing with white chocolate curls.

½ cup sugar

¼ cup powdered or freeze-dried instant coffee (dry)

¼ cup cocoa

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend on high speed 15 seconds; stir. Cover and blend about 15 seconds longer or until completely mixed. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 6 months. About 1 cup mix (24 Servings).

For each serving, place 2 to 3 teaspoons mix in cup or mug and fill with 1/3 cup boiling water; stir. Top with whipped cream if desired. For 6 servings, place ¼ to 1/3 cup mix in heatproof container and add 4 cups boiling water.

TO MICROWAVE: For each serving, stir 2 to 3 teaspoons mix into 2/3 cup water in microwavable cup or mug. Microwave uncovered on high for times shown in Timetable for Spiced Tea Mix or until hot; stir.

MOCHA MIX: Decrease cocoa to 2 tablespoons and omit spices.

 

It is a quote. Betty Crocker’s New Christmas Cookbook 1993