Party Time/ today's sample drink and appetizer

Today's sample drink is:

Cosmopolitan

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/4 oz cranberry juice
• orange peel for garnish
• Shake all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with an orange peel.

Today's appetizer is stuffed jalapeno peppers:

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 1/2 lb.  ground beef, cooked, drained 1/2 cup chopped tomato 2 Tbsp.  PLANTERS Slivered Almonds 2 Tbsp. raisins 1 cup  KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided 12 medium jalapeño peppers

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Heat dressing in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add meat, tomatoes, almonds and raisins; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; drain excess liquid. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese; set aside.

CUT each pepper in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place peppers on foil-covered baking sheet. Fill each with about 1 Tbsp. of the meat mixture.

BAKE 10 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.