CHICA ICED TEA (SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE)

Chica Iced Tea (South American Style) image

Provided by januarybride

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 family-size tea bag (equivalent to 4 regular)
1 quart boiling water
4 limes, quartered
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 cup white rum
ice, for serving

Steps:

Place the tea bag(s) in an iced tea jar or large pitcher. Pour the boiling water over the tea bag and let steep for at least 5 minutes.
While tea steeps, muddle the limes and the sugar in a medium bowl, until the sugar dissolves and the lime releases its juice.
After steeping, remove tea bags from the jar.
Carefully add the lime/sugar mixture using a large spoon. Stir well to combine.
Add the pomegranate juice and chill for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, add the rum and stir to incorporate.
Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.2, Protein 0.3