This holiday season, one way to connect with friends and family is to spend time together by making delicious holiday refreshments and enjoying them by the fire. Many of these delectable refreshments can be made in the comfort of home and with household ingredients that many already have in their kitchen.

Cranberry Cooler:
– cranberry juice (1 cup)
– peppermint extract (1/2 teaspoon)
– club soda of choice
– ice

Christmas Tree Milkshake:
– vanilla ice cream (2 cups)
– milk (1 1/2 cups)
– green food coloring
– whipped cream
– sprinkles

Peppermint Mocha:
– coffee of choice (1 cup)
– milk (1/4 cup)
– vanilla coffee creamer (1/4 cup)
– peppermint extract (1 teaspoon)
– whipped cream
– peppermint candies

Candy Cane Milkshake:
– vanilla ice cream (2 cups)
– milk (1 1/2 cups)
– peppermint extract (1 teaspoon)
– vanilla frosting
– peppermint candy
– whipped cream