Homemade watermelon syrup gives this sweet tea a summery freshness.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Summer is synonymous with watermelon.
Ingredients
2family-sizetea bags
1/4cuploosely packed fresh basil leaves(from 1 [0.5 oz.]
Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Steep for 15 minutes.
Remove basil and bags, gently squeezing them using kitchen tongs; discard bags and basil.
Stir inWatermelon Simple Syrupand remaining 1 1/2 cups water; add more simple syrup to taste, if desired.
Chill, uncovered, until cold, about 1 to 2 hours.
Serve over ice; garnish each serving with basil sprigs and watermelon slices.
Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 2 days.
