Begin the festivities with this rum-spiked fruity punch—green tea adds antioxidants and orange slices make a pretty garnish.

Makes 10 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 8 hours 35 minutes plus chilling time

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 lemons
2 oranges
1 1/2 cups dark rum
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons green tea leaves or 9 green tea bags
1 bottle chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
1 1-quart bottle chilled seltzer water

1. Thinly slice both lemons and one orange. Combine the sliced fruit with rum in a bowl. Cover and let macerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
2. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in tea; let steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain into the rum mixture. Cover and chill.
3. Just before serving, slice the remaining orange. Strain the rum mixture into a large punch bowl. Add Champagne or sparkling wine and seltzer. Float the orange slices in the punch.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 260 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 65 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Servings

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.