Description
This Witches Brew for Kids is a magical, fruity punch filled with cozy fall spices and bright citrus flavor. Perfect for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving gatherings, this non-alcoholic witches brew is a fun and wholesome drink that both kids and adults will love. Whether served chilled or warm, it’s a festive beverage that captures the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 cups fresh-squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups brewed black tea (or chamomile tea for a lighter version)
- ½ cup sugar (or honey for natural sweetness)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4–5 whole cloves
- Orange slices and lemon wedges
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat until sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat.
- Brew 3 cups of black or chamomile tea and let it cool slightly.
- In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, blood orange juice, and lemon juice.
- Stir in the brewed tea and simple syrup until well mixed.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and whole cloves. Stir gently to blend flavors.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors develop.
- Before serving, remove the whole cloves and add orange slices, lemon wedges, and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve chilled over ice or gently warm for a cozy fall drink.
Notes
Remove whole cloves before serving to young children. Adjust sugar or honey to taste depending on the natural sweetness of your juices. For a fun variation, add grape juice for deeper color or use peppermint tea for a cool twist. Make up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Thanksgiving
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg