Bella Basil Raspberry Tea |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright color and refreshing flavor to this grown-up iced tea. Youâll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience for parties. âLaurie Bock, Lynden, Washington Ingredients:
3 cups fresh raspberries |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup lime juice |
2 individual black tea bags |
1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine |
ice cubes |
fresh basil sprigs, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until juices are released from berries.
2. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
3. Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water to tea. Serve over ice and garnish with basil sprigs if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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