Oolong, Orange, and Whiskey Punch

Balanced with orange and a light touch of spice, this punch is whiskey-forward without being overpowering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 164

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 6 oolong tea bags
  • 2.66 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1.5 cups whiskey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • large ice cubes
  • tangerine, sectioned and seeded

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in sugar, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for 3 minutes (or according to package directions for strongest tea). Remove tea bags. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and star anise.
  2. Stir together tea mixture, orange juice, whiskey, and lemon juice in a punch bowl or pitcher. Chill until cold, about 2 hours or up to overnight.
  3. Garnish with tangerine slices and additional star anise. Ladle into ice-filled glasses. Top each with a tangerine slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gSodium: 4mg

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