Creamy Punch

Mister Mayor Says:

A weekly advice column written by Mayor Michael Stag, published every Sunday in The Forest Trumpet and online at forestlegislature.blogspot.com.

Dear Mister Mayor,

D'you have any good hangover cures?

From Sweeny.


This is a timely question, Sweeny. Since of course we have just finished celebrating the Solstice, some of you may still be nursing the consequences of the festivities. Or there is the New Year' celebrations to think of, and the next few days of recuperation that could be reduced with the right restorative.

It's said that Milk thistle and Ginger root are helpful, as are apples eaten on an empty stomach the morning after. But for me, the best remedy is avoidance. Instead of alcoholic beverages, have some cranberry juice instead, or try this recipe for Creamy Country Punch!


1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1 quart lime sherbet, slightly softened
1 quart milk
6 ounces can frozen lemonade concentrate
6 ounces can frozen limade
2 cups water
4 cups ginger ale

In large punch bowl, stir together ice cream, sherbet, and milk. In pitcher, stir together lemonade concentrate, limeade concentrate and water. Pour over ice cream mixture. Add ginger ale; stir until slightly mixed. Serves 32.

Try this and be safe and careful this holiday season!

(To contact Mayor Stag, or anyone at Forest Legislature 138, Queen’s County, please email m.stag@hotmail.com)