Delicious Oolong Orange Whiskey Punch Recipe!

Balanced with orange and a light touch of spice, this punch is whiskey-forward without being overpowering. For a nonalcoholic version, omit the whiskey and add a bigger splash of club soda.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cool Time:
1 hr
Chill Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3cupswater

  • 3tablespoonssugar

  • 1(2 inch)cinnamon stick

  • 2whole star anise

  • 6oolong tea bags

  • 2 ⅔cupsfresh orange juice

  • 1 ½cupswhiskey

  • 3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • large ice cubes

  • tangerine, sectioned and seeded

Cooking Directions

  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.

Note

Oolong teas vary widely in flavor and can fall somewhere between green and black teas. A fruity or malty oolong is especially nice in this punch, but you can use any tea you enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
4mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Protein
1g
Potassium
175mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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