Hot Drink Mixes

We're having a cool morning, a good reminder of what's to come with the change of seasons.  What's good on a cool morning?  A hot drink!  Here are a few of our favorite mixes, just add water!

This is our staple hot chocolate mix.  I love the fact that there are no "special" ingredients to buy, just basic things I find in my cupboard every day!

Hot Chocolate Mix

4 c. powdered milk

1/2 c. cocoa

3 c. powdered sugar

2 dashes cinnamon (more if you like cinnamon)

pinch of salt

Sift ingredients together and store in tightly covered container (we use an ice cream pail)

To serve:  1/4 c. mix in 1 c. boiling water.  Stir well.  Can add evaporated milk if desired.

Spiced Tea

• 2 c. orange breakfast drink mix
• 1 c. instant tea
• 1 pkg. (makes 2 quart) sweetened lemonade drink mix 
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. cloves

Mix all ingredients together. Use to 2 to 3 teaspoons mix per cup of boiling water.  Store in airtight container.

NOTE:  for sugar free mix, use artificially sweetened lemonade drink mix

CAPPUCCINO MIX

• 2 c. instant chocolate milk mix
• 1 c. instant coffee
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 8 c. dry milk powder
• 8 oz. container flavored non-dairy creamer powder (Amaretto, French Vanilla, Irish Cream, etc.)

Mix all together.  Use 1/4 c. mix with 1 c. hot water.