A little sweet, a little spicy, and everything that’s nice about a glass of iced fruit tea, this crowd-pleasing drink might become your go-to drink recipe for outdoor entertaining.
8 cups cold water, divided
2 family-size tea bags
2 cinnamon sticks
½ cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pour 4 cups of the water into a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from the heat, and add the tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Steep the tea for 5 minutes or a little longer if you prefer a darker tea. Add the sugar to a heatproof pitcher, and pour in the tea, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and the remaining 4 cups cold water. Serve over ice.
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS.