Cranberry Sweet Tea Recipe
A festive cranberry sweet tea punch recipe made with Southern Breeze Original Family Size tea bags, sugar-free cranberry juice, apple cider, and rosemary in 10 minutes active time.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Brew and cool sweet tea 5 min
Brew 124 gallon of Southern Breeze Sweet Tea using 4816 Original Family Size tea bags in boiling water; steep for 5 minutes and cool completely.
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Combine punch ingredients
In a large punch bowl or drink dispenser, combine cooled sweet tea, ½12 gallon sugar-free cranberry juice, and ½12 gallon sugar-free apple cider.
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Chill with ice and garnish
Add ice cubes to keep punch cold and float 248 cups frozen cranberries on top of the bowl.
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Ladle into glasses
Ladle into serving glasses, garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh rosemary, and serve immediately.
Tart cranberry, spiced apple cider notes, and smooth Southern sweet tea.
"It's the ultimate crowd-pleasing holiday punch with zero added sugar." Southern Breeze customer review
Try It Yourself →Tips for Holiday Cranberry Punch
- Use frozen cranberries as ice cubes. Floating frozen cranberries keeps the punch bowl cold without diluting flavor as they thaw.
- Slap fresh rosemary sprigs. Lightly clapping rosemary sprigs between your hands before garnishing releases aromatic evergreen oils.
- Brew tea ahead of time. Brew and chill your 1-gallon sweet tea base the night before to assemble party punch in 5 minutes.
Why Pre-Sweetened Tea Elevates Zero Sugar Holiday Punch
Traditional holiday punch recipes mix sugary fruit concentrates and soda, resulting in excessive calories and sugar spikes. Southern Breeze Original Family Size Tea Bags provide an authentic sweet tea base pre-sweetened with zero sugar and zero calories.
Blending Southern Breeze Sweet Tea with sugar-free cranberry juice and apple cider creates a 2.5-gallon holiday punch that is 100% guilt-free.
Cranberry Sweet Tea Punch FAQs
Can I make cranberry sweet tea punch ahead of time?
Yes. You can mix the sweet tea, cranberry juice, and apple cider in advance and store in the fridge. Add ice, frozen cranberries, and fresh rosemary sprigs right before guests arrive.
Is this holiday cranberry punch zero sugar?
Yes. Using Southern Breeze pre-sweetened tea bags alongside sugar-free cranberry juice and sugar-free apple cider ensures a zero-sugar, low-calorie holiday drink.
How many servings does this 2.5-gallon punch recipe yield?
This big-batch recipe yields approximately 32 individual 10-oz servings, making it ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday gatherings.
Can I add sparkling water or ginger ale to this punch?
Yes. To add festive fizz, top punch glasses with sugar-free ginger ale or club soda right before serving.