Southwest Spiced Tea Punch
Quench your thirst with a bold and refreshing twist in this Southwest Spiced Tea Punch, a delightful blend of fruit juices, aromatic spices, and cooling mint. Crafted with freshly brewed black tea, sweetened with honey, and infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this beverage brings a hint of cozy warmth to every sip. Juicy orange and tangy lime juices add a citrusy zing, while muddled fresh mint leaves and colorful citrus slices elevate both the flavor and presentation. Perfectly chilled and served over ice, this punch is ideal for summer gatherings or holiday parties, delivering a unique fusion of sweet, tangy, and spiced notes. Create an unforgettable experience with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing drink, perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 0.33 cups honey
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.13 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 cups orange juice
- 0.25 cups lime juice
- 12 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 6 slices orange slices
- 6 slices lime slices
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Remove the pot from heat, add the black tea bags, and let them steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg until fully dissolved.
Allow the spiced tea mixture to cool to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled spiced tea with orange juice and lime juice.
Add the fresh mint leaves, orange slices, and lime slices to the pitcher, gently muddling them with a wooden spoon to release their aromas and flavors.
Refrigerate the punch for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, add the ice cubes to the pitcher, giving it one final stir.
Pour the punch into glasses, ensuring each serving contains some citrus slices and mint leaves for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*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.
