Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh or bottled lime juice
2 unbeaten egg whites
4 cup finely crushed ice
1 maraschino cherries
Directions
Cook, sugar and water 5 minutes; chill. Shake all ingredients except
cherries in jar until light and frothy. Top with a cherry. Serve
immediately. Source: Quick & Easy. ch
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Christmas; Cocktail; Holiday; Party
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We hope you enjoy this Christmas Cocktail recipe.
