Strawberry Iced Tea
Frozen strawberries are a great alternative to fresh in this easy-to-make beverage. Be sure to use unsweetened berries.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
about 8
Ingredients
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2 lb. fresh strawberries or two,16-ounce packages frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup water
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2 lemons
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3 tablespoons snipped fresh rosemary (optional)
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Ice cubes
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1 recipe Iced Tea (see Recipe Center) or one 1-liter bottle club soda, chilled
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Fresh strawberries (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large saucepan combine fresh or frozen strawberries, brown sugar, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2.
Using a vegetable peeler, remove strips of peel from lemons; juice the lemons (should have 1/2 cup). Add strips of lemon peel, lemon juice, and rosemary to mixture in saucepan. Bring mixture just to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover; cool to room temperature.
3.
Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve; discard solids (you should have about 1 quart syrup). To serve, fill glass with ice. To each glass add 1/2 cup Iced Tea and syrup to taste (about 1/2 cup). Garnish with fresh strawberries. Makes about eight (8-ounce) servings.
Make-Ahead Directions
Syrup may be prepared, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 151, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Total Sugar 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 88%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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