Grand Saint Nicolas Vin France St Nicholas Center Collection

Bisschopswijn (Dutch Bishops' Wine)
St. Nicholas Cocoa Mix cocoa or hot chocolate is said to be St. Nicholas' favorite
Slemp (Dutch children's beverage)
Mulled Bishops Wyn
Bishop Saint Nicholas Punch
Saint Nicholas Day Punch

Bisschopswijn (Dutch Bishops' Wine)

Traditional beverage for Dutch Sinterklaas Eve

1 liter red wine
1 lemon
1 orange
20 cloves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cinnamon stick
a pinch of mace and saffron (optional)

Wash and dry the lemon and orange. Insert 10 cloves into each. Put the wine, sugar, lemon, orange and cinnamon (and the mace and saffron tied in muslin, if you are using them) into a pan. Cover and bring slowly to the boil. Turn down the heat and allow the wine to simmer very gently for approximately. 1 hour. Remove the spices and the fruit. Heat the wine again, but do not let it boil. Serve in heat-resistant glasses. Bisschopswijn or mulled wine is a traditional drink on "Sinterklaasavond.

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St. Nicholas Cocoa Mix

Saint Nicholas Cocoa Mix cocoa or hot chocolate is said to be St. Nicholas' favorite

This mix makes a nice St. Nicholas Day gift for friends and neighbors, as well as a good beverage for family celebration. For gifts, put the mix in wide-mouth quart jars, tie with ribbon and a recipe tag (print tags on card or cover stock).

Ingredients:

8 cups (20 ounces) powdered milk
1 (16-ounce) package instant cocoa
1½ cups powdered sugar
10 ounces (2½ cups) powdered non-dairy creamer
8 ounces (4 cups) miniature marshmallows
6-8 ounces finely crushed peppermint candy
Candy canes, optional

Directions:

Combine powdered milk, cocoa, powdered sugar, creamer, marshmallows and peppermint candy; mix well. Store in an airtight container.
Makes 5 quart jars of mix.

Recipe to include (PDF to print):
For each serving, put ½ cup of mix in a regular-size mug, fill with boiling water; mix well with candy cane. Enjoy!!

Adapted with permission from Jessica Gordon, Shower of Roses