Ginger Tea Punch
Combine iced tea and ginger ale for a refreshing low-calorie drink.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 8
Ingredients
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8 single-serving-size tea bags
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1 1- to 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
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2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
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2 12-ounce bottles or cans ginger ale, chilled
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1 orange, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (optional)
Directions
1.
Place tea bags and ginger in a tea pot. Add 4-1/2 cups boiling water. Cover; let steep 3 to 5 minutes or until desired strength. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar. Cool at room temperature 2 hours. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2.
To serve, pour tea mixture through a strainer into a 2-quart pitcher. Add ginger ale. Pour over ice in tall glasses. If desired, garnish with orange. Makes 8 (8-ounce) servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Brew tea as directed. Cover and chill for up to 8 hours. Serve as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 43, Sodium 13 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g. Daily Values: Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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