Ingredients for Spiced Cranberry Cocktail Iced Tea
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- White Sugar
- Oranges, Juice Of
- Lemons, Juice Of
- Whole Cloves
- Allspice Berry
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 4 cups chilled ginger ale
- Ice Cube
- Oranges
- Lemons
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How to Make Spiced Cranberry Cocktail Iced Tea
- In a large pot (at least 6 quarts), combine 8 cups of water and 2 cups of fresh cranberries.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and released their juices.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, and 2 cinnamon sticks to the pot.
- Cover and reduce heat to the lowest setting. Steep for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a large pitcher. Discard solids.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature on the counter. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to thoroughly chill.
- Before serving, add 2 cups pineapple juice, 4 cups chilled ginger ale, and numerous lemon and orange slices to the chilled cranberry mixture. Stir gently.
- Serve immediately in tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with extra cranberries, orange and/or lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
159g
Fat
0g
Carbs
15g
