Citrus-Rum Punch

From EatingWell: November/December 1994 — Subscribe Now!

Begin the festivities with this rum-spiked fruity punch—green tea adds antioxidants and orange slices make a pretty garnish.

10 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes plus chilling time

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 lemons
2 oranges
1 1/2 cups dark rum
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons green tea leaves, or 9 green tea bags
1 bottle chilled Champagne, or sparkling wine
1 1-quart bottle chilled seltzer water

Preparation

Thinly slice both lemons and one orange. Combine the sliced fruit with rum in a bowl. Cover and let macerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in tea; let steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain into the rum mixture. Cover and chill.
Just before serving, slice the remaining orange. Strain the rum mixture into a large punch bowl. Add Champagne or sparkling wine and seltzer. Float the orange slices in the punch.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 260 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 65 mg potassium.

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 other carbohydrate