Holiday Fruit and Tea Punch

Celebrate the season with this festive Holiday Fruit and Tea Punch, a refreshing, crowd-pleasing beverage perfect for gatherings. Combining the robust flavor of black tea infused with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, this punch gets a zesty lift from citrusy orange and lemon slices, a hint of sweetness from pineapple juice, and a tart twist from cranberry juice. It’s a versatile drink that can be served as-is or with a sparkling water upgrade for a delightful fizz that adds even more holiday cheer. Ready in just 25 minutes and loaded with the bright colors and flavors of the season, this punch is an effortless way to bring the holiday spirit to your table. Serve it over ice and garnish with fresh fruit slices for an elegant, festive presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 pieces black tea bags
• 4 cups water
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 4 pieces cloves
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 piece orange
• 1 piece lemon
• 1 piece apple (optional)
• 2 cups sparkling water (optional, for fizz)
• 4 cups ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the boiling water, then reduce the heat to low. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the tea bags, cinnamon stick, and cloves, then stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the tea cools, wash and slice the orange, lemon, and apple (if using) into thin rounds or wedges.

Step 5

In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the cooled tea, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. Stir well to mix.

Step 6

Add the sliced orange, lemon, and apple to the punch. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (optional, for enhanced flavor).

Step 7

When ready to serve, add the ice cubes to the punch and gently stir.

Step 8

For a sparkling version, gently stir in 2 cups of sparkling water right before serving.

Step 9

Serve in glasses garnished with a slice of orange or lemon for a festive touch. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4114 grams (4114.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1166

Total Fat 4.40g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 75mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 288.40g	105%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 248.00g
Protein 6.90g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 334mg	26%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 2125mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.2%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 94.5%