Oolong, Orange, and Whiskey Punch
Description
Balanced with orange and a light touch of spice, this punch is whiskey-forward without being overpowering.
Ingredients
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3 cups water
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
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2 whole star anise
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6 oolong tea bags
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2 2/3 cups fresh orange juice
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1 1/2 cups whiskey
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
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large ice cubes
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tangerine, sectioned and seeded
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.