Strawberry-Kiwi Sangria (Non-Alcoholic)

dripdripsplat's Note:

This is my all-time favorite summer drink. Very refreshing. If you prefer, the tea can be prepared and chilled 1 day ahead (Step 4), just cover and keep chilled in the refrigerator. Or you can cheat (which is what I do), and place the tea mixture in the freezer for about an hour, and then continue on with the recipe. I'm too impatient to wait three hours for this drink.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 8 cups water
• 8 wild-berry tea bags (I use Lipton's Bavarian Wild Berry tea bags)
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 pints fresh strawberries , halved
• 2 (25 ½ ounce) bottles chilled sparkling apple cider
• 6 kiwi fruits , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 4 cups ice cubes

Directions:

1. Bring 4 cups water to boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add tea bags; cover and let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags.
3. Add sugar to hot tea; stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining 4 cups water.
4. Chill tea until cold, about 3 hours.
5. Puree 2 baskets of strawberries in processor. Slice remaining 2 baskets of strawberries. Place pureed and sliced strawberries in large pitcher.
6. Add tea and all remaining ingredients.
7. Stir and serve.