Description
Witches Brew is a spooktacular Halloween-themed beverage that combines the flavors of cranberry, blood orange, lemon, and warm spices. This bewitching concoction is perfect for gatherings and parties, adding a festive touch to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tea:
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tea bags (*use tea of choice, see above in post for options)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
For the Brew:
- 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 with orange slices, whole cloves and cinnamon sticks (*optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea: Place sugar and two cups of water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Flavor the Tea: Remove tea bags and stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Make the Brew: In a large pitcher, combine remaining water, brewed tea, cranberry juice, blood orange juice, and lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, approximately 2 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with orange slices or clove-studded orange slices. Serve over ice.
Notes
- You can customize this brew by using different types of tea to suit your taste preferences.
- For a stronger citrus flavor, add more blood orange or lemon juice.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Witches Brew, Halloween drink, Spooky beverage, Cranberry juice cocktail, Blood orange, Lemon, Tea recipe
