Nestle Dreamy Creamy Chocolate Chai

Jason's sister Samantha posted this recipe on our family website for Jason since she knew he LOVES chai tea lattes. I have yet to make this for him (I know I should really get on that!), but it sounds super delicious and very easy! Thanks Samantha!

Ingredients:
1 envelope Milk or Rich Chocolate NESTLE Hot Cocoa Mix
1 cup hot milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 chai-flavored tea bag or 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon whipped cream
1 dried or fresh orange rind, optional

Directions:
1. Place cocoa mix in small heat-proof container. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until combined. Place tea bag or pumpkin pie spice in cocoa; let stand for at least one minute. Garnish with whipped cream and orange rind; serve immediately.

The Disneyland Mint Julep

Oh my gosh this is my favorite drink EVER! I made these for Elijah's baby shower and they were a HUGE hit! They are super sweet and super tasty -- just like the mint juleps at Disneyland!
Ingredients:
1 lb granulated sugar
6 cups water
1 1/4 ounces lime juice concentrate
8 1/2 ounces lemonade concentrate
3/4 cup creme de menthe (syrup available at liquor stores. Do not confuse it with creme de menthe liqueur)

Directions:
1. Combine the sugar and water in a 3 quart saucepan. Stir the contents until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Stir in lime and lemonade concentrate next. Continue stirring and bring to boil just below the boiling point (210 degrees.) DO NOT BOIL!
3. Remove pan from heat and chill. Once chilled, add a ratio of 1 part syrup to 5 parts chilled water.
4. Transfer beverage to pitcher and enjoy!
5. Garnish each serving with mint leaves, lime slice and a maraschino cherry.
6. Sorry, the yield is estimated. (I got about 2 pitcher's full)