A fresh twist on minty sweet iced tea.
Similar to an Arnold Palmer, thisrefreshing drinkcombines two summer favoriteslemonade and minty iced tea.
Turn this into a cocktail by adding bourbon or spiced dark rum.
Credit: Jennifer Davick
Ingredients
3cupswater
2family-size tea bags
1(1-oz.)
package fresh mint leaves (about 1 cup loosely packed)
1/2cupsugar
4cupscold water
1(6-oz.)
Remove from heat, add tea bags, and stir in fresh mint.
Cover and steep 10 minutes.
Remove and discard tea bags and mint.
Stir in sugar until dissolved.
Pour tea into a 3-qt.
container, and stir in 4 cups cold water and lemonade concentrate.
Garnish, if desired.
Bourbon-Lemonade Iced Tea:Prepare recipe as directed, and stir in 1 cup bourbon.
Spiced Dark Rum-Lemonade Iced Tea:Prepare recipe as directed, and stir in 1 cup spiced dark rum.
