WHffY FREE PRESS, ChriBtmas Caros, DECEMBER 14, 1988, PAGE A13 fFèéive foofs fr thw{otiays Holi*day enterûaining with festive dinks Just as the two martini lunch is becoming passe, s0 is excessive consumption of alcohol during the holiday season. More and more, people are drinking in moderation. Concern about drinking and driv- ing as well as an interest in a heaithier lifestyle, have brought about these positive changes. Many have realized that it's not necessary to overindulge to enjoy themselves. If you are planning to entertain this holiday season, please your guests by having non- alcoholic beverages on hand as well as low calorie refreshmentý. Mocktails, as non-alcoholic drinks have been dubbed, are made to look like cocktails usingjust fn it juices, carbonated soft drinks a fruit gamnishes. They're every bit 4is refreshing. Because it is versatile, low n calories, refreshing and easy Io prepare, tea makes a good base for mocktaiIs. When you're unsure of your guests' preferences in drink4, tea is the ideal beverage since Canada is one of the world's leading tea consuming countries. And. don't overlook serving a hot cup of tea as "one for the road"'. To make the perfect cup of tea, bring fresh cold water to a full roll- ing boil. Rinse teapot with hot water. Use one tea bag or two tea- spoons of loose tea for every two cups of water. Pour out the warmi- ing water; add the tea and then pour boiling water over the tea. Brew 3 to 5 minutes. Stir; remove tea bags or strain and serve or chilI for use in cold drinks. When serving punch for a party simplify the preparation by mixing ail the ingredients, except ginger ale and gamnish, ahead of time and chili. Add ginger aIe just before serving. Frosty Fruit Punch J cup freshly brewved tea, chilled J cup apricoi nectar, chilled 1/2 cup orange juice, chilIed 2 tbsp lemon juice J can (280 rnL) ginger aie, chilled Orange wedges and maraschino cherries, as garnish Combine tea and juices; chilI until serving time. Just before serving, gradually stir ginger ale into mix- ture. Pour over ice in tail glasses. Garnish each glass with an orange wedge and a cherry on a cocktail pick. Makes about 3-1/2 cups. Sober Sangria Cranberry and orange are a re- freshing and festive combination. The cranberry provides the typical red color of wine as well as a re- freshing, tangy taste. 2 cups freshly brewed tea, chilIed 2 cups cranberry cocktail, chilled 6114 oz (178 mL) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 orange, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fi-es/z cranberries 1 cati (280 mL) cati cream soda or club soda Combine tea, cranberry and orange juices, orange slices and cranherries. Chili until serving time, at least 2 hours for flavors to blend. Just before serving, add soda and pour over ice in tall glasses. Gar- nish each glass with orange slices and cranberries. Makes about 6 cups. Cranherry Coolers Combine in equal portions: chili- ed cranberry cocktail, unsweetened pineapple or orange juice and freshly brewed tea. Pour over ice in taîl glasses. Top with a squeeze of fresh lemnon and garnish each drink with fresh cranberries, a pineapple spear or orange suice. Ah ~1~ c&& kLd~LJ2oui- Lsou ci ri& uq me L. I ovd m M4f 4LL , L tagi- 2n4-. rmo- L QwI 3 25-F. 4r 65),k ble~Qb .~Cxofn'r1c~ 41,LJ~LAI. ~kO.PL- ao~k ~vJi, W-..'. le -0L PIPHLL.e 4t *a4 bà npc4t wi idr 4L4lar ;y, lW cOum le vwri. xr- .&20 Oxo-. ~ ~ i afyi~Ln~ Pt UQ.. 4l w;rA ro.dc.s C rlcv 0.- .; t nû.k{i" O h,.ii :a r -ýka Aà (12s blaOY41ft. '1' . Chocolate Letters Ideal Stocking Stuffers 50 gramn & 200 gramn, decorated Gft boxes of various sizes. Order now for Christmas. 403 Beedi Street, W, Whitby 430-1652 FAIIILY t .»i~ FOOD FAVORITES "Our First Anniversary"l Merry Christmas and Thanks for Your Support! Drive Safely! ~80Thickson Rd. S.9 Whtby, Otr ,68-91 The Sweetest Buy in Town! zAcK? FAMOUS FROZEN YOGURT Season's Greetings and Happy New Year! Kendalwood Park Plaza Whitby, Tel: 433-0509 à f mommo5gem MW»mm.w- pr- M&ý:ffl ;5fp- CHZOCOËLAn", ý.Wà AI lu vo icÀnl -spicu- unlil 11*9* ayý fitçý. iki ILAr, r-cmsý" avý 6ca4- urji, wd,