Mint &Lime Iced Tea
Source: Adapted from CHOW
INGREDIENTS
8 cups (2 quarts) water
8 tea bags
1 bunch fresh mint
1 1/2 cups superfine or granulated sugar (I used splenda, taste great!)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 medium limes)
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the tea has steeped, discard the tea bags, add the sugar, and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Place the water in a medium pot and bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, add the tea bags and mint, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
Once the tea has steeped, discard the tea bags, add the sugar, and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Once the tea is cold, remove the mint and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or sugar as desired. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime (if using).
~LaQuita
I loooooove iced tea in the summer and always make my own because I don't like it sweetened, will try with the lime, what a great idea!
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ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to put mint in; I might have to try this one. Great idea!
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ReplyDeleteFantastic summer sipper. I like the idea of using a low cal sweetener.
ReplyDeleteOhhh I can't wait for the warm weather so that I can sip on yummy drinks like this!
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