Citrus Cranberry Tea

Name: Citrus Cranberry Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 32 servings (8 quarts).
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 8 cups cranberry juice; 4 cups orange juice; 1/3 cup lemon juice

Field editor Pat Habiger of Spearvile, Kansas stirs up holiday spirit with this hot brew that's full of tangy fruit flavor.

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 cups cranberry juice
4 cups orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Discard cinnamon sticks. Stir juices into syrup mixture. Serve warm.

Editor’s Note: This recipe does not contain tea.