Raspberry-Lime Iced Tea

A.M. Collins's Note:

A refreshing alternative to regular ice tea.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 cups slightly defrosted frozen raspberries
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 4 cups ice-brewed black tea or 4 cups ice-brewed green tea

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except tea in a food processor and process until very smooth.
2. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
3. Whisk into tea.
4. Some people prefer more sugar Serve over ice.

Reviews

[Jo-Mama]

Really yummy! I omitted the sugar so that guests can sweeten to their own taste. I ended up with more of the raspberry puree than I needed, so I froze the leftovers in ice cube trays. Now I just add a cube to a glass of regular iced tea and I have instant Raspberry-Lime Iced Tea. Brilliant! P.S. It helps to zap the cube for about 10 seconds in the microwave before adding to the glass.

[MarthaStewartWanabe]

DH and I thought this was a gorgeous red drink, but it didn't quite pack the flavor we expected. It tasted like watered-down tea with pureed raspberries. We couldn't taste the lime juice at all. Also, I found it difficult to strain the pureed raspberries when they were still a little frozen, so I would recommend completely defrosting or using fresh berries. Because I couldn't strain the raspberries, I ended up adding them to the pitcher seeds and all. The texture was nice--a little like a smoothie. Even though it was not what we expected, it was still yummy and refreshing on a hot summer day. Thanks for a lovely idea. (Made for Summer Comfort Cafe 2009)

[wicked cook 46]

We really enjoyed this and it is a great recipe that makes a smaller amount perfect for two. I used green tea. Definite keeper. Made for summer Comfort Cafe