Name: Tea Punch
Yield: About 1 gallon (16 servings)
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 2 cups strong brewed black tea, cooled; 1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; ½ cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled); 1 to 1½ cups sugar (to taste); 2–3 quarts cold water; 1 package (10 oz) frozen whole strawberries (used while still frozen)

INGREDIENTS

About 1 gallon (16 servings)

2 cups strong brewed black tea, cooled
1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
½ cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 to 1½ cups sugar (to taste)
2–3 quarts cold water
1 package (10 oz) frozen whole strawberries (used while still frozen)

METHOD

Make it

1
Brew strong tea and allow it to cool.
2
Stir together the tea, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
3
Add the cold water and mix well.
4
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
5
Just before serving, add the frozen strawberries. They act like ice cubes, keeping the punch cold while gradually adding strawberry flavor.

Cooking notes

Optional: add 1–2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda just before serving.
Replace some water with pineapple juice if desired.
Optional garnish: orange or lemon slices and mint.