Hot Sea Buckthorn Punch
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. This colorful and delicious beverage is especially desirable during autumn and winter days and evenings! It warms you up, provides comfort, and fills the body with beneficial vitamins and minerals, helping to fight colds, flu, and various viruses. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. You can use any citrus fruits: oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, etc.
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Step 2
Peel half a grapefruit or orange, removing the skin, white pith, and seeds. Tear the flesh into pieces by hand and place it into a saucepan, pot, or casserole dish. Add sliced lemon pieces.
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Step 3
Rinse the sea buckthorn berries in water, remove the stems, and add them to a container.
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Step 4
Add granulated sugar and place the tea bag. You can use loose tea leaves if desired, but then the entire punch will need to be strained after heating. Optionally, add a pinch of vanilla sugar or a citrus flavoring.
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Step 5
Pour in hot water and place the container on the stove. Heat almost to boiling, then turn off the heat. Cover with a lid and let it steam for about 5 minutes, allowing the fruits and berries to infuse the liquid with their flavor, color, and aroma.
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Step 6
Then remove the lid from the container and pour in good-quality cognac or brandy. If the alcohol is of poor quality, the drink will have a bitter aftertaste.
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Step 7
Pour the punch hot into glasses or cups and serve.