Looking to Add a Caribbean Touch to Entertaining?

There's nothing like frost on the windows
and snow on the ground to inspire dreams of
escaping to tropical islands, sandy beaches and
piña coladas. Travel trends indicate a growth in themed
vacations. But the reality is, the majority of people are
still home this winter.

"You can transform a winter menu simply by including some
tropical touches," Dawn said. "Rather than just serving all
of the expected staples, you can also include a few fun
appetizers like a pineapple cheese ball or shrimp dip.

Be sure to prepare some drink or dessert recipes with a Caribbean flair by adding a little
Malibu®. You'll entice your guests, and really set a Caribbean mood."

Adding Malibu® will not only enhance your recipes,
but will put everyone at your party or get-together
in a vacation state-of-mind.

Malibu Nog

1 cup Malibu Rum
½ gallon of eggnog

Mix in punch bowl.
Top with whipped cream
and ground nutmeg.

Malibu Party Punch

1.75 liter Malibu Rum
3 quarts cran-raspberry juice
36 oz. lime juice
3 liters seltzer or club soda

Mix in punch bowl.
Serve well chilled.

Malibu Cocoa Beach

2 oz. Malibu Rum
 5 oz. hot chocolate

Mix well and top with
whipped cream.

  Chef's Hint: When making your
own hot chocolate from scratch, try
using melted white chocolate baking
squares for a White Christmas Hot
Chocolate holiday selection.

Malibu Co-Co-Mo

2 oz. Malibu Rum
2 oz. Hot Chocolate
2 oz. Coffee

Mix well and top with
whipped cream.

Chef's Hint: Decorate with
chocolate covered coconut.

Malibu Chocolate Chip Cookies
½ cup unsifted flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup Malibu Rum
1 ½ cups oatmeal - (regular or quick)
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter

Preheat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
Add oatmeal. Using a table or hand mixer, cream butter, then add both sugars,
eggs and Malibu. Gradually add dry ingredients. Mix well. Add chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Malibu Rum Cake

½ cup Malibu Rum
1 package (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix
½ cup oil
½ cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
4 eggs
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour 12-cup bundt-pan or
10-inch tube pan. Sprinkle nuts evenly over bottom of pan. In large bowl,
combine cake mix, Malibu, juice, oil and eggs. Blend well, then beat at
medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter over nuts. Bake 50 minutes to
1 hour or until wooden toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
Cool 15 minutes; invert onto serving plate.

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