Southern Lady

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Gatherings

Creative Ideas for Packing the Perfect Backyard Summer Picnic

Minty Lemon Tea

Ingredients
  

  • 3 quarts cold water divided
  • 3 family-size tea bags
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • Garnish: fresh lemon slices fresh mint sprigs

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil. Remove from heat, and add tea bags and mint; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain tea into large pitcher. Add sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add lemonade and remaining water; stir to combine well. Cover, and chill. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs, if desired.
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