Añejo Rum Punch Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 black tea bags
• 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 cups chilled ginger beer
• Ice
• 6 orange slices

Directions

1. Bring the water to a simmer, remove it from the heat, and add the tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes, then discard the bags and stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, and allspice until smooth. Let the mixture cool completely.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea syrup with the lime juice and orange juice. Chill until you are ready to serve.
3. Just before serving, add the chilled ginger beer and stir gently. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish each drink with an orange slice.