Citrus Tea Cooler
Ingredients:
6 cups boiling water
10 Bigelow
Lemon Lift® Tea Bags
2 bunches fresh mint (about 1.5 oz)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4-6 lemons)
1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3-4 large oranges)
1 cup vodka (optional)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Yield: Serves 8
Instructions:
This refreshing punch is perfect for summer. The
combination of
Bigelow's® Lemon Lift™ Tea, fresh citrus juice, and
mint is a delicious variation on southern "Sweet Tea". Add vodka
for some adult kick!
Place the fresh mint in a large glass pitcher or bowl, and add
boiling water. Add the tea bags and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
Remove tea bags and all the mint leaves.
Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Pour in the lemon and orange
juices and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Add vodka if
desired.
Refrigerate until cold. Stir before serving. Pour into glasses
filled with ice and garnished with lemon
Nutritional Information:
Vodka version
Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz)
Calories 186
Total fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 8mg
Carbohydrates 32g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 28g
Protein 1g
Non-alcoholic version
Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz)
Calories 122
Total fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 8mg
Carbohydrates 32g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 28g
Protein 1g