Best Russian Refresher Mix Recipes

MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED RUSSIAN TEA

Mama's Old-Fashioned Russian Tea image

Our instant Russian Tea mixes with Tang and instant tea powder are good, but nothing can compare to coming in to the wonderful aroma of this old-fashioned beverage as it simmers on the stove! It brings back special memories of Christmas time when I was a child and this was our "special holiday treat" during World War II.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 gallon water
15 whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
4 regular-size tea bags
2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar

Steps:

Boil water with cloves and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes in large non-aluminum pot.
Remove from heat, add the tea bags and cover.
Allow mixture to"steep" for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
After steeping process is completed, combine in another sauce pan the orange, pineapple, and lemon juices with the sugar.
Heat gently, stirring to melt and mix the sugar.
Drain spices from tea mixture.
Combine the tea and juice mixtures.
Heat and enjoy!
NOTE: Preparation time does not include"steeping time".

SUGAR-FREE SPICED TEA (RUSSIAN) TEA

Sugar-Free Spiced Tea (Russian) Tea image

Yes, there are a couple of recipes here at Zaar for this wonderful mix, but I didn't see any with specifics and I think one used sugar-free Tang, which I cannot find anywhere. So, I gave up. One day, I came across this and EUREKA! I had to post because you CAN find all the ingredients at Walmart Super Centers, and most any market that sells Crystal Light. Isn't that WONDERFUL?? SO...diabetics rejoice and enjoy the holidays!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories Punch Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (3 1/3 ounce) jar sugar-free iced tea mix with lemon
2 (1 7/8 ounce) packages Crystal Light orange drink mix (classic sunrise-Yep, it's SUGAR FREE!)
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
To make a cup, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mix to 1 cup of hot water.
To give as a gift, package in 1 cup containers and attach the recipe and the nutritional information which is as follows (according to the website where I got this):.
3 calories per 1 cup serving. 0 fat, 0 cholesterol and 1 milligram sodium to a cup.

SUGAR-FREE RUSSIAN TEA

Sugar-Free Russian Tea image

My mother always had Russian tea mix on hand for a quick warm-up. Our son has diabetes, so I carry on the tradition using this delicious sugar-free alternative. - Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup mix.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons sugar-free orange drink mix
3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 16 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To prepare one serving, add 1/4 teaspoon of mix to 3/4 cup of hot water; stir well.

Nutrition Facts :

RUSSIAN TEA MIX

Russian Tea Mix image

-Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 36 servings (4-1/2 cups mix)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups instant orange drink mix
1 cup instant unflavored tea
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons sugar-sweetened lemonade mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, add 2 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir.

Nutrition Facts :

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