Shelly's Recipe

SPARKLING CRANBERRY TEA COCKTAILS

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 family sized tea bags
2 1/2 cups no sugar added cranberry juice
1 cup vodka
1/4 cup Grand Marnier (orange flavored liqueur)
4 cups ginger ale, chilled
Orange rind strips (optional)

Combine 4 cups water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Pour over tea bags. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; discard tea bags. Cool. Stir in juice, vodka, and Grand Marnier; chill. Gently stir in ginger ale. Serve over ice; garnish with rind, if desired. Serves 12