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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Quakers abhor violence, and many abjure alcohol, although most believe in 'temperance' rather than 'abstinence'. However, they have no objections to double entendres. This is a lovely, refreshing summer time drink. I made it by the gallon for an August wedding last year and it was a big hit. Ingredients:
3 sprigs fresh mint |
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger |
2 tea bags |
3 1/2 cups boiling water |
2 cups cold water |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 lemons, juice of |
3 oranges, juice of |
Directions:
1. Bruise the mint.
2. Add the ginger and teabags.
3. Pour over the boiling water, cover and steep for 6 or 7 minutes.
4. Strain and discard the solids.
5. Meanwhile, heat the remaining water and sugar just until the sugar is dissolved.
6. Mix with the tea brew.
7. Add the juice of the lemons and oranges, and strain.
8. Serve chilled, over ice.
9. (I don't mind chunky drinks, so I don't bother to strain it the second time).
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