Rioboos Relaxer

8 bags rooibos tea

3 cups water

1 cup pomegranate juice

½ cup pineapple juice

1 cup peach schnapps

1½ cups light rum

Lemon-lime soda, to serve

In a small saucepan over medium, combine the tea and water. Heat until simmering, then remove from the heat and steep for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a serving pitcher combine the pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, peach schnapps and rum. When the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags, squeezing to release any extra tea. Pour the tea into the pitcher and stir. Refrigerate until cold.

To serve: Fill tall glasses with ice. Fill the glasses halfway with lemon-lime soda, then top with the tea punch mixture.

Serves eight.

Nutrition values per serving: 296 calories;, 0 fat, 33 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 1 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 17 mg sodium.

Alison Ladman for The Associated Press