Witches Brew Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- Add Spices: After steeping, remove the tea bags carefully. Stir in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg until well incorporated into the hot tea mixture.
- 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.
- 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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