BELLA BASIL RASPBERRY TEA

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Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright color and refreshing flavor to this grown-up iced tea. You'll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience for parties. -Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 black tea bags
1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine
Ice cubes
Fresh raspberries and basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices, 7 minutes., 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., Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine. Serve over ice. If desired, top with raspberries and basil.

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