SPICED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL ICED TEA

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So good, its tart and tangy, sweet and very refreshing. Well worth the extra effort. Make sure to serve well chilled.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Beverages

Time 3h

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 quarts water
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups white sugar
2 oranges, juice of, freshly squeezed
2 lemons, juice of, freshly squeezed
10 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice berry
2 small cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup pineapple juice, chilled
1/2 cup ginger ale, chilled
ice cube (2 trays, as many as needed)
2 oranges, sliced
2 lemons, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine water and cranberries.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Next add the sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks.
  • Cover and steep for 1 hour.
  • Strain the mixture, pour into a large pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature on counter.
  • Once cooled place in refrigerator, until chilled.
  • When ready, add the pineapple juice, ginger ale, lemon and orange slices to the cranberry mixture in the pitcher and serve in tall glasses with lots of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 39.8, Protein 0.7

Elisabeth
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This is a delicious and refreshing tea. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the honey. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Rong Shi
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I made this tea for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Khadija Jibrin
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This tea is easy to make and it's so good! I love the combination of cranberry and orange. It's the perfect drink for a summer party.


Sk_Khokon_Dj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tea turned out great! It's a delicious and refreshing drink.


Labli Aktar
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This tea is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect with a little less honey.


Muhammad Abir Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry, but I really enjoyed this tea. The spices balance out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.


Govinda Dhakal
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious iced tea. I love that it's made with real fruit and spices.


Immanuel Fungaloko
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This tea is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the honey.


Jonathan Jony
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I've tried many cranberry iced tea recipes, but this one is by far the best. The spices really add a special touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Qaadir Ahmed
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This iced tea is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of cranberry and spices. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day.


Jessica Staton
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I made this tea for a party I hosted last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful red color. I'll definitely be making this again for my next gathering.


Best Song
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This spiced cranberry cocktail iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer day! It's refreshing and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love that it's made with real fruit and spices, so it's a healthy and delicious alternative t