The versatility of Tang

It's the household's choice - TANG - powdered beverage drink mix that is formulated with a number of fruit flavours, sweeteners and minerals and vitamins for added nutrition. More to the mix, it remains the family's choice - big on flavour and consistent in quality.

Tang originated in the United States in 1957 and sales rocketed when National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) added Tang to the galley of the Gemini astronauts and later took it to the Moon on one of the Apollo missions.

It continues 'to take us over the moon' here in Jamaica and is readily mixed with other beverages and fruits. Here are a number of your favourite Tang recipes that remain a delight for the tastebuds - and fitting for any occasion.

Tang-y Spiced Ice Tea

This is also called a 'Russian Refresher Tea'

2 cups Tang lemonade mix

1¹/² cups sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

¹/² tsp ground cloves

Combine ingredients well and serve chilled.

Serves 2

Four to Tango

This is an exquisite blend of fruits to create a magical non-alcoholic beverage loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene and potassium

1 pineapple, peeled

¹/² watermelon, deseeded

8 guavas

4 cups mixed Tang strawberry drink mix

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Serve over cracked ice.

Serves 6

Mango Minty Tang

A refreshing combination loaded with vitamin C, folic acid and potassium

3 cups Tang Mango Drink Mix

1 Otaheti apple

2 cups Tang lemonade

1 sprig fresh mint

Blend all the ingredients and strain before serving. Serve cold.

Serves 6

Sweet Pineapple Tang

The watery sweetness of the watermelon blends delightfully with the zing of Tang orange mix for thirst quenching.

¹/² pineapple, chopped

3 cups Tang orange drink mix

Blend all ingredients in a blender and serve cold.

Serves 2

Tangy Cranberry Punch

A pleasing punch for a party.

6 cups water

4 cups cranberry juice

¹/⁴ cup lemon juice

2 cups sugar

4 cinnamon sticks

1 tbs cloves

3 tea bags

1 cup Tang orange drink mix

In a large pot, bring first six ingredients to boil. Remove from flame. Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Use slotted spoon to remove tea bags, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in orange juice. Set aside to cool, then chill.

Serves 8

The Tang promotion is now on a series of road shows across the island. The remaining two road shows will be held on Saturday, September 25, at Port Antonio Square and Saturday, October 30, Joong Supermarket, Morant Bay, St Thomas.