Minty Watermelon Tea Slush
From: Better Homes and GardensFreeze cubes of tea and use them to create a super cool refreshing summer drink.
Servings: Makes: 4
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
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Ingredients
1-1/2 cups water
2 Red Zinger or other red tea bags
2 Tbsp. packed fresh mint leaves*
4 cups cubed watermelon
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Sugar, optional
Directions
1. In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cup of the water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and mint to saucepan. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain tea mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding mint and tea bags. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup water. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze 2 hours or until firm.
2. In a blender combine watermelon cubes and lemon juice. Cover and blend until mixture begins to liquefy. With the motor running, add frozen tea cubes, a few at a time, through the hole in the lid until slushy. Pour into glasses and stir before serving. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar. Makes: 4 (8-ounce) servings
3. * Test Kitchen Tip: Do not snip or chop the mint leaves or it cause the tea to discolor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 47, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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