Wassail with Tea (Christmas Punch)

overhead shot of wassail punch with garnishes.

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Wassail with Tea (Christmas Punch)

This easy Christmas punch packs some flavor, thanks to fruit juices and spiced tea. Wassail with Tea is a great option for festive imbibing.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 79kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $10

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2 cups fruit juice blend such as Trader Joe's Winter Wassail punch
2 cups apple juice
4 cups water
4 Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea bags or other cinnamon tea
2 oranges sliced
½ cup fresh cranberries
3 cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
optional sparkling water and ice cubes if serving cold

Instructions

To make this as a hot drink

In the crock of a slow cooker, combine the punch, apple juice, and water. Add the tea bags and 1 orange sliced as well as the cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and turn on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours.
2 cups fruit juice blend, 2 cups apple juice, 4 cups water, 4 Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea bags, 2 oranges, ½ cup fresh cranberries, 3 cinnamon stick, 10 whole cloves
Serve with the second orange, sliced, for garnish.
2 oranges

To make this as a cold drink

Steep the tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Add to the punch and apple juice in a pitcher and chill until cold.
2 cups fruit juice blend, 4 cups water, 4 Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea bags, 2 cups apple juice
Serve with garnishes over ice. Add sparkling water, if desired.
2 oranges, ½ cup fresh cranberries, 3 cinnamon stick, optional sparkling water and ice cubes if serving cold

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and will vary based on exact products used.

If you don't live near Trader Joe's or can't find the seasonal Winter Wassail punch, use any combination of cranberry, orange, apple, grape, or pear juice.

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