Red Hot Sipper Mix in a Jar

Red Hot Sipper Mix in a Jar

1 2/3 cups instant powdered lemon flavor tea mix

2 tablespoons instant powdered orange pineapple sweetened drink mix
5 tablespoons red hot cinnamon candies

Combine tea drink mix and orange pineapple drink mix in a small bowl. Place mixture into a pint jar. Layer red hot cinnamon candies on top of drink mix.  Attach the following instructions on a gift tag -- Red Hot Sipper:  Measure 2 tablespoons Red Hot Sipper drink mix into a drinking mug. Pour 1 cup of hot water over drink mixture. Stir until well-blended and red hot cinnamon candies are melted.  Makes about 16 cups of prepared drink.

Peppermint Patty Hot Chocolate

Peppermint Patty Hot Chocolate

3 c. hot milk, divided

8 small chocolate peppermint patties

pinch salt

1 c. evaporated milk

Combine ½ c. hot milk with chocolate peppermint patties and stir well.  Add pinch of salt and remaining hot milk.  Simmer mixture but do not boil.  Add evaporated milk and serve.