Winter Fruit Drinks

A cup of cider sitting on a gray counter with two cinnamon sticks next to it. In the cider is an orange slice and some berries.

In this 4-H club activity plan, youth learn about different traditions of warm fruit drinks, such as Ponche (Mexico), Sbiten (Russia), Jólabland (Iceland) and Wassail Punch (U.K.), by making their own recipe! Good for all ages.

Themed 4-H club activity plans are designed for 4-H clubs but can be used or adapted for any youth group or after-school program. Each includes arrival and welcome activities, an educational lesson and ideas for recreation and refreshment, all tied to a theme.

Time: Outlines a 60-90 minute 4-H club meeting, including a 40-minute educational activity.

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