Berry-Mint Iced Tea

This is the most delightful iced tea I've ever had. If you're tired of your traditional iced tea and want to mix it up a little...try this. Recipe courtesy of Southern Living. Serving size is estimated.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 3 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 20  ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
• 1 1⁄2 quarts water (boiling)
• 3  family-size tea bags (Lipton)
• 1⁄2 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  liters  lemon-lime flavored soda, chilled

Directions

1. Process strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Set puree aside.
3. Pour boiling water over tea bags and mint.
4. Steep 5 minutes.
5. Remove tea bags, squeezing gently.
6. Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a container, discarding solids.
7. Stir in puree and sugar and chill.
8. Stir in soft drink just before serving.