Witches Brew Recipe

Introduction

Witches Brew is a festive and flavorful spiced tea punch perfect for Halloween or any spooky gathering. Combining warming spices with citrus and cranberry, this drink is both refreshing and comforting.

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tea bags (use tea of choice)
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 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: orange slices, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place sugar and 2 cups of water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Remove tea bags and stir in ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Step 3: In a large pitcher, combine the remaining 2 1/2 cups of water, brewed tea mixture, cranberry juice cocktail, blood orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
4. Step 4: Once chilled, garnish with orange slices or orange slices studded with cloves, and cinnamon sticks if desired. Serve over ice.

Tips & Variations

• Use your favorite tea variety such as black, green, or herbal for different flavor profiles.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to taste.
• For a non-alcoholic version, keep as is; to make it adult-friendly, consider adding a splash of spiced rum.
• Try substituting blood orange juice with regular orange or even grapefruit juice for a unique twist.

Storage

Store any leftover Witches Brew in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving again, and serve chilled or over fresh ice for the best flavor.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make Witches Brew ahead of time?

Yes, prepare it a few hours in advance and chill it in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld nicely.

What tea works best for this recipe?

Black tea is classic, but you can experiment with green or fruity herbal teas depending on your flavor preference.

Witches Brew Recipe

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Witches Brew is a refreshing and spooky non-alcoholic punch perfect for Halloween gatherings. This vibrant cranberry and citrus tea blend combines warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with bold fruit juices, creating a deliciously festive drink to serve chilled over ice with optional garnishes such as orange slices stuck with cloves and cinnamon sticks.

• Author: Natalie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Tea Base

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 5 tea bags (black tea or tea of choice)
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Additional Liquids

• 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

1. Make Sugar Syrup and Brew Tea: In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and add the tea bags, allowing them to steep for 5 minutes to infuse the tea flavor.
2. Add Spices: After steeping, remove the tea bags carefully. Stir in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg until well incorporated into the hot tea mixture.
3. Combine and Chill: In a large pitcher, mix the brewed spiced tea with the remaining 2 1/2 cups water, cranberry juice cocktail, blood orange (or regular orange) juice, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Stir thoroughly and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
4. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish with orange slices, some stuck with whole cloves for added aroma and visual appeal, and cinnamon sticks. Serve the Witches Brew over ice for a chilled festive beverage.

Notes

• For the tea bags, black tea provides a strong base, but herbal or flavored teas can be used for variations.
• Blood orange juice adds a unique color and flavor but can be substituted with regular orange juice without significant flavor loss.
• Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar to taste.
• Garnishes like cloves and cinnamon sticks enhance both the aroma and presentation but are optional.
• This recipe is non-alcoholic and suitable for all ages.
• Prepare the brew ahead and chill to allow flavors to meld perfectly.

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