SOUTHWEST SUMMERTIME COOLER (ORANGE-MINT ICED TEA)
A cold, refreshing drink for hot summer afternoons. Mint iced tea & orange juice, sweetened with honey. Great for both kids and adults, so it's nice to keep on hand for summer entertaining or just for the family. Prep time doesn't include the time it takes for the tea to get cold.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil.
- Remove from heat, and while water is still bubbling, add tea bags and 1/4 cup mint.
- Cover and let steep 8 minutes, then remove and discard tea bags and mint.
- Put remaining quart of cold water into a large pitcher or insulated jug.
- Add hot tea to cold water.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Add orange juice, honey, and mint sprigs, and mix well.
- Store in refrigerator & serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 0.6
ORANGE LEMON MINT TEA
There's nothing like a ice cold glass of ice tea. Sitting on the front porch watching the sun set. This recipe is for ( Time after Time ) drinks.
Provided by Eddie Jordan
Categories Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Steep tea bags and mint leaves in boiling water for five minutes.
- 2. Pour over sugar or Equal through sieve.
- 3. Add lemon juice, orange juice, and cold water.
- 4. Taste best if chilled overnight.
ORANGE MINT TEA
Lively, refreshing flavor absolutely perfect for a hot day. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil sugar, water and grated orange rind together for five minutes.
- Remove from heat and add crushed mint leaves; cool and strain.
- Combine brewed tea and orange juice.
- Half fill glasses with crushed ice, add tea and sweeten with mint syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 73.8, Protein 0.6
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