Hot Russian Tea recipe

Make this hot Russian tea mix and you’ll be ready at a moments notice for a warming treat. The mix makes a great hostess gift too! When you’re looking for a hot autumn cocktail, reach for this easy make-ahead recipe.

Hot Russian Tea Mix

Hot Russian Tea is one of the drinks that reminds me of my childhood, and it always made an appearance at family holiday gatherings. My dad is the one who would make it and I don’t know  where he got the recipe, but it’s the perfect hot beverage for entertaining.

I’m not sure why it’s call “Russian” tea either, as it’s a family-friendly drink. However, I did add a shot of vodka to the adult version just to give it a Russian spin. Nothing wrong with that!

What makes this different from most drink recipes I share, is that you make a powdered mix and add hot water to it. This is nice because you can make one cup at a time whenever you want. The flavor is similar to hot cider but with a touch of citrus.

Make a large batch of this Russian tea mix and store it in a canister so it’s ready to combine and sip whenever you are.

Hot Punch for a Party

You’ll notice from the ingredients that this is an old school recipe. Have you bought Tang drink mix lately? I haven’t, but I buy it for this!

Now growing up my dad used to make a big pot of this and keep it warm on the stove during a party. I’m not sure what his exact measurements were but my best estimate would be to add about 1 3/4 cups of the mixture with 1 gallon of water. Then you can ladle it into mugs as needed. You could also keep this hot in a crock pot.

This would certainly be a delicious beverage to serve for a Halloween pumpkin carving party, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Children love it, as do adults, and a shot of vodka makes it even more festive for the grownups. You could also place the mix on your hot cocoa bar for a complete hot drink station.

More Hot Cocktail recipes

Here are some other fall and winter drinks that will keep you warm on the inside.

• Mulled wine
• Spiced apple hot toddy
• Kahlua & coffee with Irish cream

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Hot Russian Tea Mix

Yield: about 28 servings

Make this hot drink mix and keep it in a canister all season long. Scoop the mix into a mug and add hot water when you're ready for a hot fall drink or cocktail.

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups Tang drink mix
• 1/2 cup instant Iced tea mix with Lemon flavor
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
2. Transfer into a lidded canister to store.
3. Stir 1/8 cup mix with 9-10 ounces of hot {not boiling} water.
4. Garnish with lemon or cinnamon stick and enjoy.
   

Notes

Add the “Russian” to this hot Russian tea by adding 1 shot of vodka to your prepared drink.