Oolong, Orange, and Whiskey Punch

Balanced with orange and a light touch of spice, this punch is whiskey-forward without being overpowering.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
• 2 whole star anise
• 6 oolong tea bags
• 2.66 cups fresh orange juice
• 1.5 cups whiskey
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• large ice cubes
• tangerine, sectioned and seeded

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Garnish with tangerine slices and additional star anise. Ladle into ice-filled glasses. Top each with a tangerine slice.