SWEET TEA MOCKTAIL

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Also from the Southwest Airlines magazine, October 2007. Sounds good. One can, of course, use purchased lemonade. I certainly would. :-)

Provided by BarbryT

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 -2 black tea bags (recommend Constant Comment)
1 sprig of fresh mint, 8-10 leaves
2 -3 slices orange rind
2 ounces freshly squeezed lemonade
1 ounce white cranberry juice
orange peel, spiral (to garnish)
maraschino cherries or fresh cranberries (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place the tea bags in a small teapot.
  • Fill it 3/4 full with boiling water.
  • Submerge the mint and orange rind and add the lemonade and cranberry juice.
  • Cover the teapot and allow to steep two to four minutes.
  • Pour the tea to a clear glass mug to serve. Garnish with the orange spiral and cherry or cranberries (also fresh mint if desired).
  • Note: To make a quick freshly squeezed lemonade, juice one large lemon into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Add 1 T sugar and 4 oz water. Shake well and strain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 10.9, Protein 0.1

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