THE KITCHEN AFFAIRE

This drink is perfect to serve to guests at a party/get-together. Not only is it a refreshing drink but also a beautiful one. Really! Just look at the pics :) Dont you think so? I have to say thanks to my friends for introducing us to this drink. We had it a couple of times and fell in love with it. So when we had guests this time we thought this would be a winner. And it was.. Everybody loved it..  :) Ingredients Pina Colada non alcoholic frozen fruit mix - 1 can Dacqri  (red color) - fruit/strawberry mix - 1 can  Pineapple flavor fanta soda - 1 Ice cubes - 2 C Oranges, sliced -  2 Mint leaves - a sprig Cold Water - a cup Method  (Prepare the drink right before the guests come - max15 mins before) Mix Pina Colada and Dacqri fruit mix in a large bowl or a beverage dispenser (as seen in the pic). Add the Pineapple soda to it and mix. To this, add the rest of the ingredients and give it a quick stir. Close the dispenser with the lid....

Now you know why I was late to put up this post friends. Sorry again. To all my Maitri friends, especially to Heather, Priya and Reshmi. After I got Heather's package with the lovely card, the spicy mango and the mystery ingredient, I was in the quest to find out what it is! I did all I could : I touched, sniffed and finally googled! And still mmm mmm! :( Due to my delay in putting up the Maitri post, Heather felt that I could not find it out (which was also correct :D) and send me few hints. And Voilaaa!! I got it.. :)  So here it is. One of the most popular beverages from Jamaica. I am making the Jamaican hibiscus tea for Maitri. Thank you Heather. For this awesome "mystery ingredient". And thanks a ton for your patience :) Ingredients Dried hibiscus flowers - 2/3 C Cold water - 4 C Sugar - to taste Method Add flowers and 3 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil Continue boiling for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining...