Witches Brew Fall Punch Recipe
Witches Brew is a delicious and refreshing fall punch made with a blend of brewed tea, cranberry juice cocktail, and fresh citrus juices. This vibrant and flavorful drink is perfect for Halloween parties and can be served as a kid-friendly beverage or easily spiked for adults. Garnished with orange slices, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks, it presents a festive and inviting look while offering warm spices and fruity tartness in every sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tea bags (use your tea of choice, such as black or herbal tea)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Juice Blend
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 pints cranberry juice cocktail (4 cups)
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed blood orange juice or regular orange juice
- 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Garnish (Optional)
- Orange slices
- Whole cloves
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Make the Sweetened Tea: In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and add the 5 tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes to extract the tea flavor.
- Spice the Brew: Remove the tea bags from the hot mixture, then stir in 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Mix the Punch: In a large pitcher, combine the brewed tea mixture with 2 1/2 cups of water, 2 pints (4 cups) cranberry juice cocktail, 1/2 cup fresh squeezed blood orange juice (or regular orange juice), and 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to blend all flavors together.
- Chill: Place the punch in the refrigerator and chill for about 2 hours or until fully cold.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, optionally garnish with orange slices, orange slices studded with whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Serve the Witches Brew over ice in clear glasses to showcase its festive color.
Notes
- You can substitute the tea bags with any tea of your preference such as black, green, or herbal teas to vary the flavor profile.
- For an adult version, add a splash of rum, vodka, or bourbon to each serving.
- Freshly squeezed citrus juices give the best flavor, but bottled juice can be used in a pinch.
- Garnish with cloves stuck into orange slices for a decorative and aromatic touch.
- Serve chilled over ice for maximum refreshment, especially in warmer weather.
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