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["FOR THE CHOCOLATE CREAM COCOA: Vary this rich and delicious drink with flavored creamers and liqueurs.", "For a party, hold it for up to one hour in the cooker.", "In a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker combine dry milk powder, powdered sugar, non-dairy creamer, and cocoa powder.", "Gradually add water; stir well to dissolve.", "Cover; cook on low heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or on high heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.", "Hold on low for up to 1 hour, if desired.", "If desired, stir in the creme de cacao.", "Stir mixture before serving.", "Ladle into mugs; top with whipped cream.", "~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER With a libation like this, your guests will linger at the party.", "It's a great starter for dinner, brunch or an evening of appetizers and good cheer.", "1 small orange 8 cups cranberry-raspberry drink 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 6 inches stick cinnamon, broken 3 star anise 1 teaspoon whole cloves Orange peel strips (optional) Remove the orange portion of the orange peel using a vegetable peeler.", "Cut peel into strips.", "Squeeze juice from orange; discard seeds and pulp.", "In a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker combine orange juice, cranberry raspberry drink, and brown sugar.", "For spice bag, place the orange peel, cinnamon, star anise, and whole cloves on a double-thick, 8- inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth.", "Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie with clean kitchen string.", "Add to slow cooker.", "Cover, cook on low heat setting for to 6 hours or on high heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.", "To serve, remove spice bag and discard.", "Ladle cider into cups.", "If desired, garnish with additional orange peel.", "~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPICY TOMATO SIPPER A perfect starter for the next brunch or tailgate party, this sipper has just the right amount of spice.", "Garnish with celery sticks or a dill pickle spear.", "1 (46 ounce) can vegetable juice 1 stalk celery, halved crosswise 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce Celery sticks (optional) In a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker combine vegetable juice, halved celery stalk, brown sugar, lemon juice, horseradish.", "Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce.", "Cover, cook on low heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat setting for 2 to 1 1/2 hours.", "Discard celery.", "Ladle beverage into cups.", "If desired, garnish each serving with a celery stick.", "PARTY TIME When it's cold and damp outside, greet guests with the enticing aroma of a simmering spiced cocktail.", "Keep the beverage on low heat setting and encourage guests to help themselves to sipping temperature refills.", "~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``` HOLIDAY WASSAIL This wassail, which is Norse for ""be in good health,"" is bound to become a holiday favorite.", "Garnish each serving with a slice of fresh orange.", "6 inches stick cinnamon, broken 12 whole cloves 6 cups water 1 (12 ounce) can frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate 1 (12 ounce) can frozen raspberry juice blend concentrate 1 (12 ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate 1 cup brandy or rum 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar Orange slices (optional) For spice bag, cut a 6 inch square from a double thickness of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth.", "Place cinnamon and cloves in center of square, bring up corners, and tie closed with a clean kitchen string.", "In a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker combine water, juice concentrates, brandy, lemon juice, and sugar.", "Add the spice bag to juice mixture.", "Cover, cook on low heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat setting for 2 to 3 hours.", "Remove the spice bag and discard.", "To serve, ladle beverage into cups.", "if desired, float an orange slice on each serving."]
