It’s almost time for the annual Yankee Swap Party. Every year my friend Sue throws this increadable party the second Saturday in December. Everyone brings a $15 gift, a scratch ticket and something to eat. We all have a blast! There’s usually about 40+ people at the gathering.
This year there’s a tropical party theme. Along with the gift we are to dress “natively” and pimp out a cocktail glass. Best pimped out cocktail glass gets something special. Add to it that I’m in charge of the Jello Shots and a dish or 2 and I’m in for a weekend of cooking.
I may take the easy way out and whip up a batch of Macaroons to compliment the tropical Jello Shots. I’m thinking:
- Mia Tia – Tropical Fruit Jello with light and dark rum
- Pina Colada – Pineapple Jello with rum
- Hurricane – Orange and Tropical Fruit Jello and dark rum
I’ve made the Mia Tias and Pina Colada’s before but just ran across this one for the Hurricane’s:
- 1/2 package of orange jello
- 1/2 package of tropical fruit jello
- 12 ounces water
- 6 oz dark rum
Boil as per directions on the box and after cooling for 15 minutes add about 6 ounces of Dark Rum and chill until firm.
As for the macaroons, I made a batch a few weeks ago and got a fair amount of positive feedback. I think I’ll try the same recipe but add a touch of chocolate on the bottom.
