Citrus Tea Punch
"I've become fond of tea-based punch, and this one sounds wonderful with or without the vodka! Hubby says rum. Why not? :)
I'll be trying this when I'm spring cleaning. (Minus the vodka? LOL!)
From Fine Cooking magazine."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
2 quarts
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 3 ounces fresh spearmint (2 bunches)
- 2 large cold brew tea bags, such as Lipton (for iced tea)
- 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 to 6 medium lemons)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 4 medium oranges)
- 1 cup vodka (optional)
- lemon slice, and
- orange slice (to garnish)
directions
- Put the mint in a large heatproof pitcher and pour in 6 cups boiling water. Add the tea bags and let steep for 30 minutes. Remove the tea bags, strain out the mint, and stir in the sugar and juices.
- Let cool to room temperature and add the vodka (if using). Refrigerate until cold. Stir before serving. Serve over ice, garnished with the sliced lemon.
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Reviews
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I never had a tea punch before and I must say this is quite a delight. Refreshing with a tang of the orange and the brightness of the mint. I used 6 regular bags of tea, 4 black pekoe and 2 green tea, plus mint picked fresh from the garden. I think this will be just as great on a cold winter evening sitting by the fire. Delightful and thank you chef. Made for ZWT 2011 -
This was so refreshing on the 95*F. day! I really enjoyed sipping on it throughout the day. Thanks! Made for ZWT 2011-South America.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef PotPie
Southworth, Washington
One of the old time founding members of Recipezaar. I live in Port Orchard, Washington.
I LOVE to cook and bake nearly everything!
I HATE to see people join the site, have no published recipes, but rag on another cook in a review on a recipe they haven't even tried or didn't follow.
Oh, and I hate cilantro, too. :)
