🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🕒 Cook Time: 5 min
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours (chill time included)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiling water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tea bags (any preferred black or herbal tea)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 ½ cups water
- 4 cups (2 pints) cranberry juice cocktail
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed blood orange juice (or regular orange juice)
- ⅔ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Optional Garnish: orange slices, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Brew the spiced tea base:
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once sugar is fully dissolved, remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes. 🫖 - Spice it up:
Remove tea bags and stir in ground cinnamon and nutmeg. This gives the punch its warm, cozy fall flavor. - Mix it all together:
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the remaining 2½ cups of water, brewed spiced tea, cranberry juice, blood orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir well to blend. - Chill thoroughly:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and chill completely. ❄️ - Serve and garnish:
Serve over ice with orange slices, whole cloves (poked into orange slices for safety), and cinnamon sticks for that witchy final touch! 🧙♀️✨
Pro Tips:
- Serving for a party? Double the recipe and use a large punch bowl with a ladle.
- Want it bubbly? Add ginger ale or sparkling water right before serving for fizz.
- Make it ahead: Brew and mix the day before — just add ice and garnish when ready to serve.
Nutrition Info Table + Disclaimer:
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 119 | 1g | 30g | 1g | 1g | 28g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
