Spiced Cranberry Tea Punch
Tea's mellow tannins add a slightly dry taste to punch, a bit like wine but without the alcohol.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
Makes about 10
Ingredients
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4 cups cold water
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4 tea bags
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2 cups water
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2 cups white or red grape juice
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2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 lemon, sliced
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1 orange, sliced
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Lemon and/or orange wedges
Directions
1.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven bring the 4 cups cold water to boiling; remove from heat. Add tea bags. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
2.
Stir in the 2 cups water, grape juice, cranberry juice cocktail, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3.
Add lemon and orange slices. Cover and chill about 4 hours. If desired, pour tea through a strainer into a serving pitcher or punch bowl before serving. Pour tea over ice cubes. Garnish each glass with lemon and/or orange wedges. Makes about 10 (8-ounce) servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 1 day ahead, prepare punch as directed. Strain and store in a glass jar or pitcher. Serve as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 109, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 55%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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