Thanksgiving is just a week away, and we’re sure you’ve been planning the feast you’ll be serving since the end of October. You may have completed the meals and desserts you’re going to add to your dinner table, but think again. Have you also planned your refreshments? If not, don’t worry, as Lipton Iced Tea is here to save you.
Lipton is here once again to start your holidays. They’ve got the perfect and easy recipes to elevate your Thanksgiving; all you need to do is grab your favorite Lipton Iced Tea flavor and add in a few special ingredients before you’re set to enjoy the feast. Using ready-to-drink mixers cuts down the preparation time you can just allocate to cooking and preparing your table.
If you’re interested in creating your Lipton potions this Thanksgiving, then read on, as we’ve got the secret to making your preparations easier for you.
Lipton Spiced Apple and Peach Punch
Looking for some fruity sizzle to pair with your turkey? Then, the Iced Cranberry and Honey Spritz is the perfect recipe for you. This is the beverage to keep your spirits bright since it features a blend of Lipton Iced Tea with a hint of cranberry and honey.
Ingredients:
- 30g of white sugar
- 50 ml water
- 1pc. of cinnamon stick
- Two apples that are cored and diced
- 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
- 3 x 500ml bottles of Lipton Iced Tea Peach flavor
Instructions:
- Get a small saucepan and add the white sugar and water. Stir in low heat until it dissolves, and snap the cinnamon sticks in half to be added to the pan together with the apples and vanilla extract. Cover it and let it simmer for five minutes or until the apple’s juices have mixed with the syrup.
- Now, tip the mixture into a sieve over the jug, then press down the back of the spoon gently to extract more juice left from the apples. Leave it to cool.
- Now, proceed with creating your punch by combining your Lipton Peach Iced Tea with the spiced apple syrup you created. Add them to a 1.5-liter punch bowl or jug. Add the cinnamon pieces left and slices of dried or fresh citrus fruit. You can now serve it over ice to your guests and enjoy it.
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Lipton Iced Cranberry and Honey Spritz
If you or your guests prefer mulled tea or a tea made out of infused spices, then this recipe is perfect. It combines fresh citrus and cinnamon sticks that also work well in times when the freezing winter weather is taking a toll on you. The spices blend well with the comforting coldness of the tea. They’re ideal to create in batches, so serving them is best for small gatherings.
Ingredients:
- For Cranberry Iced Cubes:
- 8.8oz/1 ½ cups of fresh or frozen cranberries
- 24 springs of rosemary
- 2 x 12-hole large square of ice cube molds
- Water
- For Cranberry Honey Syrup
- 5 oz/ 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries
- 8 fl oz/ 1 cup of water
- 2 tbsp of honey
- For Spritz
- 3 tbsp of cranberry honey syrup per serving
- 3 cranberry iced cubes per serving
- 2, 16.9 fl oz bottles of Lipton Iced Tea Mixed Berry Diet Green Tea
- 4 fl oz/ ½ cup of Lipton Iced Tea Mixed Berry Diet Green Tea per serving
- 2 fl oz sparkling water to top up
Instructions:
- To make the Cranberry Iced Cubes, divide the cranberries and rosemary in between the ice cube trays and top them up with water. Freeze them until they become solid.
- To make the Cranberry Honey Syrup, add the cranberries in a small saucepan with water and cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the cranberries have burst. Remove the lid and simmer again for two minutes.
- Pass the liquid from the sieve to a measuring jug.
- Stir the honey with the liquid inside the jug and make up to 12 fl oz/ 1 ½ cups of cold water. Cover and chill until it’s ready to use.
- To create each spritz, spoon three tablespoons of the Cranberry Syrup into a tall glass, then add the three pieces of Cranberry Iced Cubes.
- Pour your Lipton Iced Tea Mixed Berry Diet Green Tea, then swirl it with a straw. Top it up with the sparkling water and enjoy.
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From The Club
As someone who’s a fan of iced tea, I’ve never tried any specialty iced tea that is infused with spices. Lipton’s recipes sure come in handy for me as I would love to try them to serve in future holiday feasts that we plan to do. Who knew instant iced tea could be made more natural with spices? I guess that’s the Lipton way. 😉
